Q. How can I start a customized diet plan tailored specifically to my body constitution?
The first step is an accurate diagnosis of your constitution and metabolic state. We identify individual differences in energy efficiency and the causes of waste accumulation to provide a personalized prescription.
📝 Detailed Answer
As those who have tried weight loss medication may know, a formula that works for one person may cause palpitations or insomnia for another. In my own experience, simply starving myself only led to exhaustion and dizziness.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we don't just focus on eating less; we first examine the constitutional characteristics (physical form) of the body. The key is to determine whether the metabolic slowdown is due to Spleen Deficiency (Bi-Heo), where the Spleen's function is weakened and energy conversion is impaired, or due to Phlegm-Fluid Accumulation (Dam-Jeok), where metabolic waste builds up in the body.
💡 Goal of Customized Dieting
The goal is not mere weight loss, but to restart your body's metabolic switch to create an environment that prevents the yo-yo effect.
- Step 1: Constitutional Diagnosis - We identify your constitution by analyzing your digestion, sleep quality, and degree of edema.
- Step 2: Identifying Causes of Metabolic Decline - We check for factors that hinder blood circulation, such as Blood Stasis (Eo-Hyeol).
- Step 3: Personalized Herbal Prescription - We compose herbal formulas to regulate appetite and promote metabolism based on your specific constitution.
- Step 4: Lifestyle Correction - We establish recommended activity levels and foods to avoid according to your constitution.
Therefore, rather than starting blindly, it is essential to accurately pinpoint the current state of your body first.
Expert Verified
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
Last reviewed 2026.04.24