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Phlegm-Dampness Type Obesity and Edema — The Real Cause of a Constitution That Gains Weight Just from Drinking Water
"I clearly ate less than yesterday, so why is my weight the same but my body feels heavier?"
Biheo Constitution Diet
When I meet patients in the clinic, there's one complaint that seems particularly frustrating for them. "Doctor, I feel like I gain weight just from drinking water." At first, it may seem like just a figure of speech, but there are actually many patients who have drastically reduced their food intake yet still see the number on the scale stay the same—or even experience worse swelling.
2kg Weight Gain Before Periods: Hormones & TKM Edema
"Doctor, I followed my diet and exercised, but I gain 2kg right before my period. Is this all turning into fat?" This is a common concern. Learn why this weight gain is usually water retention (edema) and how Traditional Korean Medicine approaches it.
Post-GLP-1 Weight Management: A TKM Complementary Guide
"My appetite exploded as soon as I stopped the medication." "I lost weight, but I have no energy and feel lethargic." These are the most common complaints from patients who have used GLP-1 receptor agonists (Wegovy, Saxenda, Ozempic). Beyond the dramatic weight loss lies the fear of the yo-yo effect...
Spring Diet: Korean Medicine Approach
Discover why spring diets can be particularly challenging and learn about the Korean Medicine approach. Explore customized strategies for three body types: Spleen Qi Deficiency, Liver Qi Stagnation, and Phlegm-Dampness, and understand the principles of herbal dieting.
Spring Diet - Can You Lose Weight Just by Changing Your Meal Times?
Spring Diet: Can You Lose Weight Just by Changing Your Meal Times? As the weather warms up and clothing becomes lighter, questions about dieting have been increasing noticeably in the clinic as well. Among them, I receive a lot of questions about meal timing, such as "I absolutely don't eat after 6 PM" or "Is it true that skipping breakfast makes you gain more weight?" If you can just adjust your meal timing well, you may be able to lose weight without much effort
It's Not What You Eat, But When — How Meal Timing Affects Your Weight
Korean Medicine and modern research agree: meal timing matters as much as what you eat. Learn how circadian rhythm and spleen health affect your weight.
Why Does Sleep Deprivation Cause Weight Gain? — How Insufficient Sleep Affects Appetite and Body Weight
Why Do You Gain Weight When You Can't Sleep — The Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Appetite and Body Weight "You clearly didn't eat late-night snacks yesterday and held out, but when you step on the scale in the morning, sometimes the number stays the same or even goes up." This is something I hear often in the clinic. I also thought at first, "Then more…"
Why You Keep Eating When Stressed: Emotions and Appetite in Traditional Korean Medicine
Why We Keep Eating When Stressed: Emotions and Appetite from a Korean Medicine Perspective "It's strange, but on days when my mind feels cluttered and I'm having a hard time, I unconsciously reach for spicy and sweet foods." This is a common concern many patients express in the consulting room. Intellectually, I know I should stop eating, but my emotions...
Will skipping breakfast help you lose weight faster?
Does skipping breakfast help you lose weight more effectively? "They say it's better to skip breakfast if you're trying to diet?" That's one of the most common questions I hear in the consultation room. This is because many people naturally started skipping breakfast while trying intermittent fasting for weight loss. Since they're skipping one meal, their total...
The Real Reason You Can't Stop Late-Night Snacking Has Nothing to Do with Willpower
The real reason you can't stop late-night snacking isn't about willpower. Learn about the physiological causes and Traditional Korean Medicine approaches.
The Real Reason for Nightly Binge Eating While Dieting
The Real Reason Behind Nightly Binge Eating While Dieting "I managed to hold back so well during the day, but it feels like I lose all self-control once 10 PM rolls around." This is a story I hear very often from people struggling with their diet in the consultation room. They manage to stick to salads and chicken breast all day long, but then night falls, they succumb to an uncontrollable appetite, and by the next morning, they're plagued by feelings of guilt—this pattern...