Q. I'm a busy professional; is it actually possible for me to find the time to participate in a TKM diet program?
Yes, it is entirely possible. After the initial diagnosis, the program focuses on herbal medicine administration and lifestyle management, minimizing the need for frequent clinic visits.
📝 Detailed Answer
As someone who understands the demands of a professional career, I know how difficult it can be to carve out even a lunch break. That is why the Baekrokdam Clinic program focuses on efficient time allocation.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), weight loss failure is not viewed simply as a lack of willpower, but as a result of Spleen Deficiency (脾虛)—a decline in spleen function that slows down metabolism due to depleted energy. When you lack the energy to generate power, you feel lethargic and struggle with appetite control.
💡 Tailored Management for Professionals
Rather than frequent visits, our core approach is to increase your basal metabolic rate through herbal prescriptions tailored to your specific constitution (Sasang typology) and health status, while providing dietary guides that are practical for daily life.
- Initial Visit: 1 to 2 intensive consultations are required for an accurate constitutional diagnosis and prescription.
- Herbal Medicine: You can easily take your medication according to your own schedule, such as during commutes or before/after meals.
- Remote Check-ups: We optimize clinic visit frequency by coordinating regular progress checks via messaging or phone calls.
- Lifestyle Habits: Instead of forced fasting, we guide you toward discharging Dam-jeok (痰積), or accumulated metabolic waste/phlegm, from the body.
Since a personalized prescription requires an accurate assessment of your current physical state, we only ask that you set aside some time for your first visit. After that, we will ensure the process is as convenient as possible for you.
Expert Verified
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
Last reviewed 2026.04.24