Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance sits at the center of metabolic syndrome, so it often comes together with fatty liver, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. In women, it may be accompanied by irregular periods, acne, and hirsutism from polycystic ovary syndrome, which is also deeply intertwined with insulin resistance. Since these share the common root of visceral fat and metabolic decline, losing weight and improving metabolism often improves several markers together. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome should combine this with a gynecology visit.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

Dongjedang doesn't view these various problems separately, but sees them from one root: the surplus accumulated in the body and slumped metabolism. When we clear the abdominal phlegm-fluid and revive circulation and metabolism, blood sugar, lipids, fatty liver, and menstrual rhythm often get in order together, so we aim for treatment that encompasses the accompanying metabolic problems. Pulling weight and multiple numbers down in one direction is the key.