Doctor, I live in Miryang and would like a remote consultation for weight loss. Who do you usually recommend this herbal medicine for, and do you think it would be a good fit for me?
We will begin by thoroughly examining your daily lifestyle patterns. If you struggle to find time for exercise due to overtime or childcare, a prescription that boosts metabolism will be highly effective. Conversely, if you struggle with appetite control, a formula focused on promoting satiety is more advantageous. Since prescriptions vary significantly based on your individual constitution (Che-jil) and specific situation, identifying which category you fall into is the crucial first step of treatment.
I have experienced the struggle of dieting by starving myself and giving up due to dizziness. I’ve already made those mistakes so that my patients don't have to. If your body feels heavy as lead and you experience severe swelling in your limbs every morning, we must first address 'Phlegm-fluid' (Dameum). When waste products accumulate due to disrupted water metabolism, you may feel bloated even after eating very little. For those who crave spicy foods due to stress or feel like their internal circulation is blocked, we look into 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol). Simply resisting hunger without resolving stagnant blood flow won't work; we must improve the circulation of Qi and Blood to soothe psychological hunger. Lastly, if you lack energy but still gain weight, it is likely 'Spleen Deficiency' (Biheo). In this state, the Spleen's function of digesting and transporting nutrients is impaired. If you simply eat less, your body enters 'emergency mode' and clings to fat. You need a delicate prescription that boosts energy while burning fat. Even during our remote consultation from Miryang, please share these signals from your body. This is not just 'weight loss medicine' but a prescription to restore your body's balance. Let's find the root cause together.
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