What we check first
Current weight and body composition
We check the trend in your weight and your body composition.
Daily habits
We ask about meal times and amounts, sleep, activity, alcohol and stress.
Health status
Existing conditions, medications you take, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and previous diet attempts and side effects
What we check before an herbal prescription
Herbal medicines for weight management may include ingredients that act on appetite or metabolism. Some ingredients (for example, ephedra / mahuang) can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and cause palpitations, insomnia or a rise in blood pressure, so we check your health carefully before prescribing.
If you have high blood pressure, heart disease or thyroid disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medication for mental health, please be sure to tell us. Whether we prescribe, and what the prescription contains, may change.
About capsule herbal medicine
We offer herbal medicine in capsule form, which is easy to take and carry. The composition, dose and duration are set individually after the examination and a check of your body composition and lifestyle, and if another form is judged more suitable, we will explain why. Capsule herbal medicine is still herbal medicine, so please be sure to tell us about any medications you take and your health status before it is prescribed.
Precautions while taking it and side-effect consultation
- Symptoms commonly discussed
- These may include dry mouth, palpitations, difficulty falling asleep, heartburn, and constipation or loose stools.
- When to contact us while taking it
- If palpitations are severe or persistent, or if you develop a severe headache, dizziness or a skin rash, stop taking it and contact us right away.
- Taking it with other medicines
- Please tell us about any medications or health supplements you take before it is prescribed.
Following your progress
- 01
Regular check-ins
We check your weight and body composition, how you are responding to the medicine, and changes in meals and sleep.
- 02
Adjusting the prescription
Depending on your response, we may adjust the composition or dose of the prescription, or recommend stopping.
- 03
Maintenance plan
As you approach your goal, we plan together how to maintain it, centred on daily habits.
Daily care
- 1Rather than skipping meals, keep regular meal times and try eating protein and vegetables first.
- 2Short sleep can make appetite harder to control. Try going to sleep at a consistent time.
- 3Rather than exercising too hard, start by gradually increasing the time you walk each day.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms will I lose in a month?
Weight change differs from person to person, and we do not promise any specific amount of weight loss. We check your progress and make adjustments within a range that does not harm your health.
Can I have a consultation only, without herbal medicine?
Yes. If, after checking your condition, herbal medicine is not really necessary, we will guide you with a focus on lifestyle management.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the composition and duration of the prescription, so we explain it after the examination. Please also see the non-covered fees page.
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Director Oh Kyung-seok, KMD
Graduate, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University · The director personally provides care, from assessment through follow-up.
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