Q What changes happen during the 1st and 2nd medicine phases (weeks 1-6)?
A Medicine 1 (weeks 1-3) first reduces body water and swelling, and reflux symptoms improve early on. From medicine 2 (weeks 4-6), body fat starts dropping in earnest, and you'll feel your clothes becoming looser.
Detailed Answer
Medicine 1 (diuretic phase, weeks 1-3): consists of liquid medicine, 1 bottle of detox pills, and 12 packets of detox powder. Excess body water is excreted through urine and sweat, reducing swelling, and reflux esophagitis symptoms tend to subside first. The detox powder is only needed when you have stomach discomfort or severe constipation. Medicine 2 (initial weight-loss phase, weeks 4-6): the formula changes to liquid medicine plus 2-3 bottles of detox pills. Body fat begins dropping in earnest, and your waist and abdomen visibly change.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
The water lost during the diuretic phase is swelling fluid carrying toxins between cells. This process must finish before fat burning can proceed efficiently afterward. The improvement in reflux symptoms during medicine 1 is a sign that the stomach environment is being purified.
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