Q. I'm considering herbal weight loss medicine. Who are the best candidates for this treatment?

Losing weight through willpower alone can be an uphill battle. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we focus on identifying the internal cause of weight gain, typically categorizing candidates into three clinical states. First are those with 'Stomach Heat' (Wei-Heat), a condition where excessive internal heat drives an uncontrollable appetite; here, we use herbs to cool the stomach and promote satiety. Second are those with 'Spleen Deficiency,' who often feel bloated and fatigued because their bodies accumulate 'Phlegm-fluid' (metabolic waste). For these patients, we tonify their energy to boost metabolism rather than just reducing calories. Lastly, many stressed professionals suffer from 'Blood Stasis' or stagnant Qi, where poor circulation makes the body feel heavy and resistant to weight loss. By tailoring a prescription to your specific body constitution (Che-jil), we can clear these blockages and ensure a healthy transformation without the dreaded yo-yo effect.