Q. I've heard that diet methods vary by body constitution. Could you explain specifically how the process works?
We provide customized prescriptions based on a diagnosis of your individual body constitution and metabolic state, as dietary guidelines and herbal ingredients vary significantly depending on your constitution.
📝 Detailed Answer
There is no single 'correct answer' for weight loss, and many people struggle because they apply a one-size-fits-all approach. The reason some people don't lose weight even while fasting, while others experience swelling from eating very little, lies in the difference in constitution (體質).
In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we do not simply aim to reduce body weight. First, we determine whether you are in a state of Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), where weakened spleen function leads to the accumulation of waste, or whether your metabolism is stagnant due to Phlegm-Fluid accumulation (痰積).
💡 Goal of Customized Dieting
Rather than simply eating less, the goal is to flip your body's 'metabolic switch' so that your system can naturally burn calories efficiently.
- Constitutional Diagnosis: Through consultations and examinations, we assess digestive capacity, the presence of edema, and basal metabolic rate.
- Customized Prescription: Herbal formulations are adjusted based on whether your constitution is heat-dominant or cold-dominant.
- Metabolic Correction: We facilitate circulation by removing Blood Stasis (瘀血)—stagnant blood and metabolic waste.
- Lifestyle Guidance: We suggest foods that align with your constitution and those to avoid to prevent the 'yo-yo effect' (weight regain).
Therefore, rather than blindly restricting calories, it is crucial to understand exactly what your body needs at this moment.
Expert Verified
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
Last reviewed 2026.04.24