Q. How are the diet herbal medicines at Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic different from general herbal medicines?
Unlike general prescriptions, our diet medicine is personalized based on your constitution and metabolic state, focusing on restoring metabolic function rather than simple appetite suppression.
📝 Detailed Answer
When people think of diet pills, they usually only think of 'appetite suppressants.' I had similar thoughts during my studies and went through some trial and error. The key is not simply making you eat less, but creating a state where the body can burn calories on its own.
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), a state where weight loss is difficult is viewed through the lens of Dam-jeok (phlegm-fluid accumulation) or Bi-heo (Spleen deficiency). If waste products accumulate and block the circulation of Qi and Blood, or if the Spleen function weakens and energy metabolism drops, you won't lose weight even if you eat very little.
- Dam-jeok (痰積): A state where unnecessary waste products accumulate in the body, obstructing metabolic pathways.
- Bi-heo (脾虛): A state of low energy efficiency due to diminished function of the digestive and absorption organs.
- Eo-hyeol (瘀血): A state of decreased metabolism caused by stagnant blood circulation.
💡 Prescription Goal
Beyond simple weight loss, our goal is to restore the broken metabolic balance and improve your constitution to minimize the 'yo-yo' effect.
Therefore, at Baekrokdam, we prescribe medicine by comprehensively analyzing your current energy levels, digestive capacity, and daily eating habits. Rather than simply using the strongest medication, the most important part of the process is finding the optimal intensity that your body can safely handle.
Expert Verified
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director