Q. I'm struggling to lose belly fat specifically; is there an effective way to get rid of it?

If you are eating less but your belly fat remains unchanged, it is likely not a matter of willpower, but rather a constitutional issue (body type). Many patients find that fasting only leads to fatigue without any noticeable reduction in abdominal fat.

In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this condition is often viewed as Damjeok (痰積, phlegm accumulation). This refers to a state where accumulated waste products harden, impairing digestive function and blocking circulation. This is particularly common among professionals in their 30s to 50s due to chronic stress and irregular eating habits.

• Improving Spleen Deficiency (脾虛): When the Spleen's function is weakened, fluid metabolism is impaired, often leading to a bloated abdomen. We focus on strengthening this function first.
• Removing Blood Stasis (瘀血): We discharge accumulated toxins and stagnant blood to increase the metabolic rate and enhance circulation.
• Optimizing the Gut Environment: We improve the abdominal environment—reducing gas and swelling—to refine the body line.

Ultimately, it is essential to identify exactly where the blockage is occurring in your body. This approach ensures healthy, sustainable management and prevents the yo-yo effect.