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Pre-Period Bloating Diet — How to Ride the Hormonal Cycle Without Falling for Fake Fat
"It was fine until yesterday, but suddenly my pants don't fit." "I've been following my diet well, so why did I gain 1-2kg overnight?"
Postpartum Diet in Korean Medicine — Why the Recovery Timeline Matters More Than Aggressive Weight Reduction
When you stand in front of the mirror after giving birth and see a silhouette that doesn't look like your old self, the anxiety and urgency you feel is something every new mother can relate to. In my clinical practice, when I meet many postpartum patients, the question I hear most often is, "Doctor, when can I actually start losing weight?" Your heart wants to start tomorrow, but you must first understand that a postpartum body is in a completely different 'emergency state' compared to a normal dieting situation…
Menopausal Weight Gain — The Link Between Hormonal Changes and Traditional Korean Medicine Approaches to Metabolic Stagnation
When I see menopausal women in my clinic, the most common thing they say is: "Doctor, in the past, I could lose weight by just eating a little less and walking more, but now even drinking water feels like it's making me gain weight." Actually, this isn't simply how they feel. Menopausal weight gain, which occurs as women enter their late 40s to 50s, is not a matter of willpower—it's the result of your body's 'energy management system' having fundamentally changed.
40s Hormone Diet — Why Can't You Lose Weight Even When Eating Less?
I used to lose weight quickly just by eating less for a few days, but now even when I practically starve myself, the number on the scale stays the same.
Metabolic Decline in Your 30s — Why Your Body Gains Weight Even When Eating Less: Mechanisms and Solutions
When I see patients in their 30s at the clinic, the most common complaint I hear is: 'Doctor, in my 20s I could lose weight just by skipping a few meals, but now even when I eat very little, my weight stays the same or even increases.' They feel frustrated. Honestly, I too remember when I was young and could maintain my weight even with careless eating and no exercise...
Clinic Diary #03 — Bloated, Swollen, and Sleepless
# 진료일기 #03 ## 속이 더부룩하고, 몸이 붓고, 잠이 안 온다 --- 식사하고 나면 곧장 화장실로 달려가야 한다. 가스가 차고 배가 더부룩하다. 정상변일 때도 있지만 ...
Clinic Diary #02 — Eye Twitching and Anxiety, and Liver Yin Deficiency
# 진료노트 #02 ## 눈떨림과 불안, 그리고 간음허 --- **"눈에서 벌레가 기어가는 것 같아요."** 그렇게 말하는 환자의 표정은 지쳐 보였다. 60대 초반 여성. ...
Clinic Diary #01 — Three-Week Lingering Cough
# 진료노트 #01 ## 3주째 낫지 않는 기침 며칠 전 진료실에 한 환자가 찾아왔다. 30대 후반. 첫째를 키우고 있었고 둘째를 임신 중이었다. 배가 막 불러오기 시작한 시기...
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
"While others lose weight just by eating a little chicken breast, why is it not working for me?" This is one of the most common questions heard in the clinic. When the number on the scale remains unchanged despite diet control and exercise, people usually blame themselves—thinking their willpower wasn't strong enough or simply calling it a "body that doesn't lose weight." I too experienced similar frustration before, and I understand that feeling...
Yin Deficiency Thirst Diet
Have you ever experienced your lips becoming dry no matter how much water you drink, or feeling heat rising for no reason at night and losing sleep? Some people, while starting a diet and adjusting their diet, find that their weight stays the same while their thirst intensifies. I also remember struggling in the past when I overly restricted my diet and ended up with a parched mouth and 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...