Constitutional Herbal Medicine

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

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

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.

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

A. 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.