Q. Weight loss injections like Saxenda or Mounjaro are really popular these days. Which would be better for me, those or Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) treatments?

I've been there myself—trying to lose weight through sheer willpower and extreme fasting, only to end up feeling dizzy and exhausted. It taught me that a sustainable approach is the only way. Medical weight loss injections are powerful tools for suppressing appetite, making the initial phase of weight loss feel easier. However, they often come with gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and vomiting. Many patients also experience a 'rebound' effect where appetite returns aggressively once the medication is stopped. Traditional Korean Medicine takes a different approach. Rather than simply suppressing hunger, we focus on removing 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, accumulated phlegm-fluid) and resolving 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) which hinder metabolism. For those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen Deficiency) where a sluggish metabolism slows down weight loss, we focus on strengthening the Spleen to naturally increase your basal metabolic rate. The advantage of TKM is that it restores internal balance. On the other hand, some patients may take time to adjust to the taste of herbal medicine, and the need for in-person consultations for customized prescriptions can be a bit inconvenient. It is difficult to say one is definitively better than the other. The ideal treatment varies completely depending on your digestive health and whether you suffer from chronic edema (swelling). I encourage you to visit the clinic for a consultation so we can assess your body's current state and find the right path for you.