Q. Are there any side effects or risks associated with herbal diet medicine? I'm wondering if there are specific precautions depending on one's constitution.

I fully understand your concerns, as I have personally experienced dizziness from trying extreme diets or strong medications during my studies. The key is not simply pushing for weight loss, but finding a balance that your body can safely sustain. Here are the precautions based on different constitutional types in Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM): 1. Those with weak digestive functions: This is referred to as 'Spleen Deficiency' (脾虛). When the spleen's function is weakened and digestion is poor, certain herbal ingredients may burden the stomach. For these individuals, we adjust the concentration of the medicine or incorporate digestive-supportive herbs. 2. Those with accumulated metabolic waste: This refers to constitutions with high levels of 'Phlegm-Fluid' (痰飮) or 'Blood Stasis' (瘀血). When viscous waste accumulates in the body, metabolism slows down, which may result in a slower initial response to the medicine. In such cases, it is safer to focus on detoxifying and discharging these wastes first rather than prematurely increasing the dosage. 3. Those with sensitive hearts or anxiety: Individuals with a sensitive sympathetic nervous system may react more strongly to the metabolism-boosting ingredients in diet herbs, leading to palpitations or insomnia. These are signals from the body; therefore, we modify the formula to include calming herbs that stabilize the mind. Ultimately, there is no such thing as a 'one-size-fits-all' miracle drug. The safest approach is to identify where your body's balance has been disrupted and prescribe accordingly. When you visit our clinic, we will work together to find the most comfortable and sustainable path for your health.