Q How soon after starting care does the swelling go down?
A Swelling usually responds before weight does. Many people find their face lighter in the morning and their clothes fitting differently within the first few weeks. Actual reduction in body fat appears later than that.
Detailed Answer
Recovery commonly arrives as less morning facial puffiness, then less evening heaviness in the legs, then changes in weight and body composition. Watching only the scale invites early disappointment, so use the fit of rings, shoes and clothes as measures too. A smaller rise the day after salty food is another good sign.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Returning to your old meals and sleep once the swelling has gone brings it back. We consider the period of maintenance after things settle to be part of the care. That is what keeps you from swinging with the seasons or your cycle.
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