Q. I'm an office worker with frequent overtime and an irregular schedule. Can I actually keep up with a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) diet program?

Having experienced sleepless nights and the subsequent dizziness during my own early clinical days, I truly understand your situation. Often, starting with an overly ambitious plan leads to frustration and eventual abandonment. Therefore, I first assess your current physical and environmental state: First, if you can secure a reasonable amount of time, we will implement an intensive program to rapidly expel 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention/metabolic waste) and boost your overall metabolism. Second, if you are suffering from extreme stress and fatigue due to overtime, you may be experiencing 'Bi-heo' (Spleen Deficiency), where your digestive and energy absorption functions are weakened. In this case, instead of restrictive fasting, we focus on a gradual approach that restores your vitality while controlling weight. Third, if your environment involves frequent unplanned company dinners or dietary lapses, we focus on removing 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis) to improve blood circulation and enhance the body's resilience and recovery capacity. Ultimately, weight loss is not just a matter of 'willpower,' but a matter of 'environment' and 'bodily condition.' Rather than forcing a rigid schedule, I will help you find a realistic balance that allows you to maintain your professional life while making your body feel lighter. Please feel free to visit and share your specific situation with me.