Question 1

Why is the herbal weight-loss medicine different for each constitution?

Accepted Answer

Because the causes of weight gain and eating patterns differ among the Four Constitutions (Taeeum, Soyang, Soeum). At Dongjedang, constitutional diagnosis is performed at the first visit and herbal medicine tailored to "why you overeat" is prescribed.

Question 2

Can I really lose weight just by taking herbal medicine? Will it work even if I cannot exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is effective even without exercise. Constitutional herbal medicine is designed to progressively reduce body fluids and body fat, so meaningful changes are possible in 3 months even without exercise when combined with dietary management.

Question 3

Are there foods I should especially avoid while taking the medicine? I am worried because I often have work dinners.

Accepted Answer

Salty food and overeating are the biggest obstacles. Rather than avoiding work dinners entirely, you can maintain the effect sufficiently by reducing portions and being mindful of eating less salt.

Question 4

I am taking blood pressure and diabetes medications. Can I take constitutional herbal medicine at the same time?

Accepted Answer

If you tell us what medications you are taking in advance, we will check for interactions before prescribing. Most cases can be taken concurrently with a 1-2 hour interval, and as treatment progresses, underlying disease indicators often improve together.

Question 5

It has been 7 weeks and my weight has stopped. Is the herbal medicine not working?

Accepted Answer

A plateau is a normal process that comes for everyone. The number on the scale stops, but in reality it is a healthy signal that body fat is decreasing and muscle is increasing.

Question 6

What should I do to prevent yo-yo rebound after 3 months of treatment?

Accepted Answer

The key is to maintain the consistent eating pattern established over 3 months and the actually halved stomach size. If you do not suddenly increase your food intake, your weight will naturally be maintained.

Question 7

I am an office worker. Can I maintain my daily life while taking herbal medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, maintaining daily life is the principle. The liquid medicine is twice a day, and Haedok-hwan can be taken all at once before bedtime if needed, making it manageable for even busy office workers.

Question 8

I live in Dong-gu, Incheon. How often do I need to visit for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

Usually you visit once every 3 weeks to receive medicine and check progress. With a 4-visit package on a 3-week cycle, even busy people have a low burden.

Question 9

Is it okay to increase Haedok-hwan to 100 pills? I am worried about side effects.

Accepted Answer

Haedok-hwan is structured to be safely increased in stages based on stool condition. It is a process of finding the right dosage for each individual where stools pass smoothly as liquid 3-4 hours after taking.

Question 10

What changes happen during the first and second medicine periods (weeks 1-6)?

Accepted Answer

During the first medicine (weeks 1-3), body fluids and edema come off first and reflux symptoms improve first. From the second medicine (weeks 4-6), body fat begins to decrease significantly and you feel your clothes becoming loose.

Question 11

How does it change during the third and finishing medicine stages (weeks 7-12)?

Accepted Answer

The third medicine (weeks 7-9) is the phase that breaks through the plateau and leads to a second round of weight loss. The finishing medicine (weeks 10-12) is a tonic concept that solidifies the stomach at actually half its size and replenishes energy.

Question 12

I work in Dongincheon. How many kilograms can I realistically expect in 3 months?

Accepted Answer

It depends on individual constitution and starting weight, but a loss of 5-10 kg in 3 months is typical. Changes in body fat percentage and body shape are more meaningful indicators than weight.

Question 13

How is it different from starvation dieting? If I also starve while taking herbal medicine, won't I lose weight faster?

Accepted Answer

Starving actually backfires. When muscle is lost and basal metabolism decreases, a body is created where even eating a little leads to easy weight gain. Consistent food intake is the key to weight loss without yo-yo.

Question 14

I have both obesity and hyperlipidemia and fatty liver. Can they all improve together with constitutional herbal medicine?

Accepted Answer

As weight decreases, hyperlipidemia and fatty liver indicators often improve together. If you compare blood tests before and after 3 months of treatment, you can confirm a meaningful difference.

Question 15

I want to lose weight but also have reflux esophagitis. Can both be treated at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, reflux symptoms often improve first from the first medicine (diuretic phase). As weight decreases, abdominal pressure drops and reflux naturally decreases as well.

Question 16

I am looking for a clinic near Dongincheon Station. How does the first visit for constitutional herbal medicine proceed?

Accepted Answer

At the first visit, Sasang constitutional diagnosis is performed first. After determining which of Taeeum, Soyang, or Soeum constitution you are, the first medicine is prescribed and guidance on medication method and lifestyle management direction is given together.

Question 17

How much does constitutional herbal medicine cost? Is it cheaper as a package?

Accepted Answer

3 weeks per visit is 250,000 won, and a 4-visit package (3-month course) is 1,000,000 won. With 10% discount applied when prepaying 4 visits, it comes to 900,000 won.

Question 18

How does the prescription differ for Taeeum, Soyang, and Soeum types?

Accepted Answer

Taeeum focuses on controlling visceral fat and food cravings, Soyang on stress-induced binge eating and upper body obesity, and Soeum on irregular eating habits from anxiety and lower body obesity.

Question 19

What exactly is the Gamrosu Detox Program, and how is it different from a regular diet?

Accepted Answer

Gamrosu Detox is a fasting-based detox program at Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic that uses a special herbal beverage (Gamrosu) to rest the internal organs for a set period while flushing out accumulated toxins and waste. Unlike a calorie-restriction diet, its goal is to reset digestive (Spleen-Stomach) function and transform your constitution.

Question 20

Why is detox needed before losing weight?

Accepted Answer

When toxins and phlegm-fluid retention have built up in the body, your metabolism will not rise no matter how much you control your diet. Detox first clears the blocked circulation so that constitution-improving herbal medicine and dietary management can then take effect.

Question 21

How much weight do people actually lose on the 5-day fasting program? Does it really work?

Accepted Answer

Results vary by individual, but many people experience a loss of 2-4 kg, reduced swelling, and improved digestion after the 5-day program. Beyond weight, the key effects are the discharge of metabolic waste and the recovery of digestive (Spleen-Stomach) function.

Question 22

Will I gain the weight back after the fasting program? I'm worried about the yo-yo effect.

Accepted Answer

Unlike ordinary fasting, Gamrosu Detox works by restoring digestive (Spleen-Stomach) function, so many people maintain their results without rebound when they combine it afterward with constitution-improving herbal medicine and dietary management. Care after the program is key.

Question 23

During the Gamrosu Detox Program, can I eat nothing at all? It sounds really hard.

Accepted Answer

The program centers on the Gamrosu beverage and detox pills, but when hunger is severe it allows small amounts of thin rice gruel or porridge. It is not a complete fast but a method that minimizes the burden on the digestive system, so it is easier to get through than you might expect.

Question 24

I'm taking blood pressure and diabetes medication. Can I still do the Gamrosu Detox Program?

Accepted Answer

If you are taking medication for a chronic condition, you must inform the medical staff before any prescription. Because blood sugar and blood pressure can change during fasting, the program should be done under medical monitoring.

Question 25

Which is better, the 5-day or the 10-day program?

Accepted Answer

The 5-day program is suited to the initial discharge of metabolic waste and resetting the Spleen-Stomach, while the 10-day program suits those who need deeper detox and greater weight loss. If this is your first time, we recommend starting with the 5-day program.

Question 26

Can I return to normal meals right after the Gamrosu Detox? Is a recovery diet necessary?

Accepted Answer

Returning to regular meals immediately after detox can shock the digestive system. A recovery diet period is needed, transitioning gradually over 2-3 days through porridge, thin rice gruel, and soft foods.

Question 27

Can I exercise during the Gamrosu Detox?

Accepted Answer

Light walking (under 30 minutes) is fine, but you should avoid vigorous exercise. During fasting, it is important to minimize the consumption of qi and blood.

Question 28

Can I do the Gamrosu Detox while working a full-time job?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, yes. However, the first 1-2 days may bring detox reactions such as dizziness or headache, so it is best to choose a period when your workload is light.

Question 29

How do I get started with the Gamrosu Detox Program?

Accepted Answer

In the first consultation, we assess your current health and goals, then decide on the 5-day or 10-day program. You receive a prescription for Gamrosu and detox pills, get medication guidance, and set a start date.

Question 30

I'm looking for a Gamrosu detox diet program in Dong-gu, Incheon.

Accepted Answer

Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic is located near Dongincheon Station in Dong-gu, Incheon, and offers Korean medicine weight management including the Gamrosu Detox Program. Please book a first-visit consultation by website or phone and visit us.

Question 31

Is a fasting program safe for my health? I'm worried about nutritional deficiency and muscle loss.

Accepted Answer

A short 5-10 day program is safe when done correctly. Gamrosu contains essential nutrients, so the risk of nutritional deficiency is low, and in short-term fasting the discharge of metabolic waste takes priority over muscle loss.

Question 32

What is a healing reaction? What should I do if I get a headache or dizziness during detox?

Accepted Answer

A healing reaction (myeonghyeon) refers to temporary headache, dizziness, fatigue, or skin breakouts that appear as toxins are discharged during the detox process. It usually eases within 1-3 days; if it is severe, contact the medical staff.

Question 33

What is the order of the Gamrosu Detox Program?

Accepted Answer

It proceeds in this order: consultation and prescription, then preparatory diet (2-3 days), Gamrosu Detox (5 or 10 days), recovery diet (2-3 days), and constitution-improving herbal prescription. Connecting to a constitution-improving prescription after detox is key.

Question 34

Is it any different from the popular intermittent fasting or detox juice cleanses?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent fasting centers on calorie restriction, and juice cleanses focus on supplying nutrients. Gamrosu Detox is distinct in that it uses herbal medicine to actively remove phlegm-fluid retention and food stagnation from the body and restore digestive (Spleen-Stomach) function itself.

Question 35

I've failed at dieting many times. Will Gamrosu Detox work for me too?

Accepted Answer

The cause of repeated diet failure is often not willpower but reduced digestive (Spleen-Stomach) function and the accumulation of phlegm-fluid retention. Because Gamrosu Detox addresses this root, you may experience a different result from previous diets.

Question 36

My digestion is poor and I always feel bloated. Can Gamrosu Detox help with symptoms like these?

Accepted Answer

Gamrosu Detox is very effective for chronic indigestion caused by food stagnation (sikjeok) and phlegm-fluid retention (dameum). By resting the digestive system while restoring Spleen-Stomach function, many people find their digestion noticeably improves after detox.

Question 37

Could the reason I cannot lose weight even with hard dieting be the habit of eating salty food?

Accepted Answer

Fat cells have strong water-absorbing properties, so consuming a lot of salt increases body fluids and causes fat cells to swell. A low-sodium or no-sodium diet plays a key role in expelling excess body fluids.

Question 38

I don't eat much but tend to gain weight. Why is that?

Accepted Answer

If digestion, metabolism, and fluid expulsion are not smooth, weight gain is easy even with small meals. In many cases, the problem is the body's processing capacity rather than simply overeating.

Question 39

I have heard a lot about herbal weight-loss medicine, but can you actually lose weight by just taking the medicine without dietary therapy?

Accepted Answer

Herbal medicine alone has an effect, but combining dietary management makes the effect 2-3 times faster and helps maintain it without yo-yo. Medicine is a tool to help the body's metabolism, and diet creates the environment where that effect is expressed.

Question 40

What is a constitutional diet? Does what I should eat differ for Taeeum and Soyang types?

Accepted Answer

A constitutional diet is a way of organizing a meal plan by distinguishing foods suitable and unsuitable for each of the Four Constitutions (Taeeum, Soeum, Soyang, Taeyang). It is divided into Stage 2 (weight-loss phase, 2-3 meals) → Stage 3 (maintenance phase) → intensive (concentrated phase).

Question 41

I don't understand why a no-sodium diet is important for losing weight. Is it realistically possible to eat bland food?

Accepted Answer

Salt retains water, inflates fat cells and increases edema. Even if it is not a complete no-sodium diet, significantly reducing sodium makes diuresis and fat decomposition noticeably faster.

Question 42

I heard warm baths help with dieting. How do you do it? Is it different from a half-bath?

Accepted Answer

A warm bath is done by soaking up to the neck until sweat appears on the face, which is different from a half-bath or sauna. It helps with weight loss by expelling waste and body fluids through the skin's sweat glands and promoting blood circulation.

Question 43

I work in Dong-gu, Incheon but my meal times are irregular. Are meal times really that important during a diet?

Accepted Answer

Eating at consistent times in consistent amounts causes the stomach to shrink to that rhythm, and after 3 months the stomach size is actually reduced to less than half. Irregular meals invite binge eating and overeating and lower metabolism.

Question 44

Does the stomach actually shrink after 3 months of treatment? Does appetite itself decrease then?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you maintain a regular small food intake for 3 months, the stomach actually shrinks by more than 1/2 and you feel full faster with the same amount. Because satiety signals come sooner than hunger, you naturally eat less.

Question 45

I have experienced gaining weight back through yo-yo after a previous diet. How can I maintain without yo-yo this time?

Accepted Answer

The key is to maintain food intake that preserves the reduced stomach size, and to maintain a taste preference for less salty food. Continuing constitutional diet for 3 months to 1 year and gradually increasing aerobic exercise will stabilize the weight without yo-yo.

Question 46

How many times do I need to go to the diet program? It is difficult to come often because of work.

Accepted Answer

Usually you visit 1-2 times a week and take the herbal medicine at home. The basic course is 3 months, but it is flexibly adjusted to fit your living conditions.

Question 47

What happens when going for a diet consultation for the first time at Dongjedang Oriental Medicine Clinic in Dong-gu, Incheon?

Accepted Answer

At the first consultation, constitutional diagnosis and weight/body shape measurement are done, and eating habits and lifestyle patterns are understood, then a customized program (herbal medicine, diet, lifestyle management) is designed.

Question 48

I am taking blood pressure medication. Is it okay to take diet herbal medicine or sweet dew water together?

Accepted Answer

If you have medications you are taking, you must inform us at the consultation. Sweet dew water, which has diuretic action, is adjusted to be taken at intervals from blood pressure medication, and is proceeded within a safe range.

Question 49

I am worried that diet herbal medicine might put strain on my heart or liver.

Accepted Answer

Dongjedang's detox diet prescribes based on constitutional diagnosis and does not use excessive metabolic stimulants or appetite suppressants. Progress is made safely with regular status checks.

Question 50

I am curious about how the Dongjedang detox diet program is structured step by step.

Accepted Answer

It is broadly divided into a weight-loss phase (constitutional herbal medicine + sweet dew water + Haedok-hwan + low-sodium constitutional diet) and a maintenance phase (Stage 3 constitutional diet + lifestyle habit establishment). 3 months is the basic course, extended according to the target.

Question 51

I barely have time to exercise due to work and childcare. Can I still lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Even without exercise, you can achieve significant weight loss by combining a low-sodium diet, regular meals, and warm baths. A light 30-minute walk or warm bath 3+ times a week is the minimum exercise alternative.

Question 52

I developed constipation while dieting. What foods can help?

Accepted Answer

Dietary fiber (vegetables), yogurt, grain syrup (jochung), and nuts are helpful. You can also directly manage constipation by adjusting your detox pill dosage.

Question 53

My mouth and nose became dry while dieting. How much water should I drink?

Accepted Answer

We recommend drinking 2 liters or more of water per day. Since diuretic herbal water (gamnosu) removes excess body fluid, sufficient water intake is essential to prevent mucosal dryness.

Question 54

I feel very tired and sluggish while dieting. Is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Some fatigue is expected in the first 1-2 weeks due to reduced food intake and metabolic changes, but the herbal medicine will then help replenish your energy. If severe fatigue persists for more than 2 weeks, adjustment during a consultation is needed.

Question 55

You said constitutional herbal medicine, Gamrosu, and the Detox Pill are used together. Does the Detox Pill have its own distinct role?

Accepted Answer

In Dongjedang's 3-axis detox system, constitutional herbal medicine improves the fundamental constitution, Gamrosu handles detox at the blood and cellular level, and the Detox Pill discharges gut waste and blood stasis through the colon route. All three axes must work together to maximize subcutaneous and visceral fat reduction and whole-body detox.

Question 56

Does the Detox Pill actually help with weight loss, or is it just a constipation aid?

Accepted Answer

The Detox Pill is not a constipation aid but a core tool of the weight-loss program. Discharging gut waste reduces toxin reabsorption so the fat-breakdown effect of constitutional herbal medicine works better, and recovered digestion and reduced bloating contribute to real improvements in weight and waist circumference.

Question 57

Besides losing weight, is it true the Detox Pill also helps the skin and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Yes, improved skin tone and reduced fatigue are changes frequently reported after taking the Detox Pill. When gut toxins are discharged, waste that used to be excreted through the skin decreases so dullness improves, and as energy that was used to process toxins recovers, vitality rises.

Question 58

Are there foods I should especially avoid while taking the Detox Pill?

Accepted Answer

While taking the Detox Pill, reducing greasy and spicy foods, heavy drinking, and instant foods makes it work much better. Conversely, raw vegetables, fruit, and sufficient water intake help discharge gut waste and strengthen the Detox Pill's action.

Question 59

I have severe constipation and don't pass stool well even when I eat lots of vegetables. How should I combine the Detox Pill with my eating habits?

Accepted Answer

Vegetable and water intake is a good foundation that supports the Detox Pill's action. The Detox Pill is an aid taken when bowel movements aren't smooth; you take dietary fiber and enough water while adjusting the dose according to your bowel condition.

Question 60

I'm taking blood pressure or diabetes medication. Is it okay to use the Detox Pill alongside?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, taking them with a 1-2 hour gap allows concurrent use. However, depending on the type and dose of the chronic-disease medication, adjustment may be needed, so be sure to tell the doctor what you are taking during the consultation for a tailored judgment.

Question 61

How long do I need to use the Detox Pill before the gut moves on its own?

Accepted Answer

There is individual variation, but usually a natural bowel cycle begins to form within 2-4 weeks. The Detox Pill plays a supporting role of training the gut, and the goal is a state where, once gut function is restored by constitutional herbal medicine, regular bowel movements are maintained even without the Detox Pill.

Question 62

Does the effect last even after the detox program ends, or does it quickly revert?

Accepted Answer

If you maintain your lifestyle to some degree after the program, the effect persists. Once the constitution itself improves, your body accumulates less even when you eat the same amount as before, but repeating extreme overeating and drinking can cause re-accumulation.

Question 63

Can I exercise while taking the Detox Pill? Should I avoid intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

Light walking and stretching help gut movement and raise detox efficiency. Refrain from vigorous high-intensity exercise for 2-3 hours right after taking the Detox Pill, and resume normal exercise once the bowel reaction has stabilized.

Question 64

I'm looking for a place I can visit in Dong-gu, Incheon. How often do I need to come in to receive the Detox Pill?

Accepted Answer

The Detox Pill is taken at home after prescription, so you don't need to come in every day. Usually you visit at 2-week to one-month intervals to check bowel condition and weight change and adjust the next prescription.

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