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Diet for Women in Their 20s — A Strategic Approach to Correcting a Collapsed Metabolic Rhythm
When I meet women in their 20s in the clinic, the most common thing I hear is, "Doctor, I really don't eat much, so why isn't the weight coming off?" Or concerns like, "Before, just fasting for a few days would make me lose weight quickly, but now it doesn't budge at all." In truth, the 20s is the period when metabolic capacity is at its peak throughout the life cycle.
Diet Body Type Diagnosis — Why Do I Get Different Results Even With the Same Method
"Why is it that others lose weight so easily just by eating a little chicken breast, but this happens to me?" This is one of the most frequently heard questions in the clinic. If the number on the scale doesn't budge despite adjusting your diet and exercising, you often end up blaming yourself, thinking you lacked willpower or simply saying it's just a "body that doesn't lose weight." I also used to compare myself to...
Yin Deficiency Thirst Diet — Points to Be Careful About When the Body Is Dry and Heat Is Abundant
Have you ever experienced your lips becoming bone-dry no matter how much water you drink, or losing sleep because of unexplained heat rising every night? There are those who control their diet while starting a diet, but strangely, their weight remains the same while only their thirst intensifies. I also once planned a diet too excessively, and the inside of my mouth became rough and I had night sweats...
Heat Excess Constitution Diet
When I meet patients in the clinic, many of them complain, "Other people lose weight just by skipping a few meals, so why can't I lose weight no matter what I do?" Interestingly, these patients share common characteristics. They have excessive heat in their body, are quick-tempered, or when stressed, heat rapidly rises to their face. While they simply think they have a "fat-inducing constitution," in reality, it's often the Heat Excess (熱實) Constitution where accumulated excess heat and toxins in the body are blocking metabolism...
Qi Deficiency, Fatigue, Obesity: The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight Even When Eating Less
"I'm clearly eating less than before, but why do I seem to gain more weight?" This is one of the most common questions I hear in the clinic. Many of you are adjusting your diet and putting in effort, but your body keeps getting heavier and waking up in the morning has become a struggle. I too once, driven by ambition alone, starved myself excessively or increased my exercise volume, only to end up...
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.