Q. Can I get help at a Korean medicine clinic for weight loss drugs like GLP-1 analogues, such as Ozempic?
Yes, you can. Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) can help mitigate side effects like nausea and prevent the rebound weight gain (yo-yo effect) that often occurs after discontinuing medication.
📝 Detailed Answer
Many people these days are attempting weight loss using medications like Ozempic or Saxenda. However, it is common to experience weight regain after stopping the medication or to suffer from severe nausea during treatment.
In Traditional Korean Medicine, these symptoms are not viewed as a 'lack of willpower,' but as Spleen Deficiency (Bi-Heo, 脾虛)—a state where the function of the Spleen is weakened, leading to impaired digestion, absorption, and metabolic capacity. Because the medication forcibly suppresses appetite, the body's natural metabolic rhythm is often disrupted.
💡 Goals of TKM Management
Rather than forced suppression, the goal is to restore collapsed metabolic functions so the body can regulate itself naturally.
- Restoration of Digestive Function: Normalizing gastrointestinal motility to alleviate nausea caused by Dam-jeok (痰積), or the accumulation of metabolic waste/phlegm.
- Metabolic Activation: Increasing the basal metabolic rate to prevent the yo-yo effect after stopping medication.
- Mind-Body Stabilization: Managing anxiety or lethargy experienced during medication use to help the patient return to healthy eating habits.
Ultimately, what matters most is not whether a drug is used, but whether your body is in a state capable of handling these changes. We recommend visiting the clinic for a personalized prescription tailored to your current condition.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe
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