Q. I want to focus on losing weight for about a month. How should I get started?

Many people try to lose weight through sheer willpower and extreme fasting, but this often leads to exhaustion and dizziness. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), rather than focusing solely on 'eating less,' we analyze 'where the flow is blocked.' Depending on your condition, the approach differs: 1. If you experience frequent bloating and heaviness: This is often due to an excess of 'Dam-eum' (phlegm-fluid retention). This occurs when unnecessary fluids and waste accumulate in the body, hindering metabolism. In this case, the priority is to promote circulation and discharge these waste products. 2. If you feel lethargic and tire easily: This is viewed as a 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo). When the spleen function is weak, the body cannot properly absorb nutrients or convert them into energy. Restricting calories too aggressively can further lower your metabolism, so the focus should be on boosting vitality while burning body fat. 3. If you have poor circulation and localized stagnation: We examine for 'Eo-hyeol' (blood stasis). When blood becomes turbid and the flow is stagnated, you may hit a weight-loss plateau quickly regardless of how little you eat. Ultimately, the solution lies in customizing herbal prescriptions to match the 'engine state' of your body. This ensures your body responds comfortably without adverse side effects. I recommend visiting our clinic for an accurate constitutional diagnosis first.