Kkeuthan Clinic Weight Management Herbal Medicine

Personalized Custom Management for Your Health

Customized Herbal Medicine Program through One-on-One Consultation

Controlling weight is not just about reducing body mass, but also about restoring overall physical balance.

At Kkeuthan Clinic, we meticulously identify each individual's constitution, eating habits, and lifestyle patterns

to help with weight loss without putting a strain on the body.

Consistent and Comfortable with Pill Formulations

The weight management herbal medicine prescribed at Kkeuthan Clinic

is prepared not as powder, but as pills (丸劑).

It is easy to take,

convenient to carry,

and reduces the burden of the unique taste or smell of traditional herbal medicine.

Especially for those who have found the taste and smell of decocted or powdered herbal medicine challenging,

the pill-form weight management herbal medicine can be a more comfortable option.

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Advantages of Pill Formulations

Small but Concentrated Weight Management Herbal Medicine

At Kkeuthan Clinic, weight management herbal medicine is prepared in pill (丸劑) form.

Beyond the convenience of taking them,

pills are a dosage form that can offer advantages in terms of concentration and sustained efficacy.

1. High Concentration of Active Ingredients

Pills are solid dosage forms made by decocting, concentrating, and refining herbal ingredients.

This allows for the intake of active ingredients in small amounts,

and their concentrated form provides a characteristic intensity of action.

2. Consistent and Sustained Effects

Pills are designed to be absorbed slowly in the body,

allowing the action of active ingredients, such as appetite control and fat burning promotion, to continue for a relatively long time.

You can expect sustained metabolic stimulating effects without frequent dosing.

3. Reduced Gastric Burden and Improved Absorption Rate

Due to the nature of solid dosage forms, there is less direct irritation to the gastric lining,

which can help reduce heartburn or gastric discomfort, allowing for more comfortable consumption.

Furthermore, the medicinal effects can be stably delivered in the intestines.

4. Easy Storage and Portability

Pills are relatively resistant to moisture, so their efficacy tends to remain stable even during long-term storage.

They are individually packaged and small in size, allowing for comfortable consumption even when out or traveling.

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Approach to Weight Management Herbal Medicine

How Weight Management Herbal Medicine Works

Weight control using herbal medicine does not solely focus on suppressing appetite.

It emphasizes restoring the balance of bodily metabolism to aid fat burning and assist in reducing swelling and expelling waste products from the body.

1. Meal Portion Control – Can help reduce food intake, which may prevent overeating.

2. Fat Metabolism Activation – Can promote metabolism, which may positively impact fat burning in the body.

3. Edema Relief – Can help reduce unnecessary fluid retention in the body, aiding in improved circulation.

4. Enhanced Gut Health – Can help improve constipation and facilitate the elimination of waste products from the intestines.

5. Emotional Eating Management – Expected to help control increased appetite due to stress.

*Key Ingredient: Ephedra (麻黃) for Metabolism Activation

Ephedra has traditionally been used in Oriental medicine as a herbal ingredient to help manage edema and control weight.

Ephedrine derivatives contained in Ephedra stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, aiding in the following metabolic activations:

-Increased Thermogenesis (Thermogenesis)

Ephedrine activates brown fat, increasing body heat production and contributing to an overall increase in energy expenditure.

This process can help create a metabolic environment conducive to fat burning.

-Promotes Fat Breakdown (Lipolysis)

When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, the secretion of catecholamine hormones (adrenaline, noradrenaline) increases,

which helps break down triglycerides stored in fat cells and release them into the bloodstream.

-Appetite Control

Ephedra is known to act on the hypothalamus in the brain, increasing the secretion of appetite-related neurotransmitters (such as norepinephrine). This can positively impact the natural reduction of overall food intake.

-Increased Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

As overall metabolic activity increases, it can help increase the amount of calories consumed even during rest.

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Diet Consultation and Process

1. Health Questionnaire Completion and Body Composition Analysis (InBody)

2. Individualized Prescription through 1:1 Customized Consultation with Medical Staff

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Consideration for These Individuals

1. Those who desire sustainable weight management

2. Those considering intensive short-term management

3. Those seeking a planned weight control method

4. Those who have difficulty with weight management due to a specific body constitution (e.g., feeling cold or frequent edema)

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Cases Where Taking Should Be Considered After Consulting a Specialist

1. If you have a specific illness or a history of illness

2. If you are currently taking other medications regularly

3. If you are pregnant or planning to breastfeed

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Fruit-Flavored Diet Pills That Can Be Taken Without Burden

For those who hesitated to take diet herbal medicine due to its characteristic bitter taste or aroma,

a fruit-flavored diet pill formulation called ‘Dalcom-eotehwan’ is available.

You can start weight management more easily and comfortably by taking 1 packet a day.

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Pills That Can Help Maintain Weight: Ggeutjang Gambihwan

A crucial part of weight management goes beyond simply losing weight; it's about consistently maintaining that weight afterwards.

Many individuals experience a 'yo-yo effect' where their weight increases again after suddenly stopping medication once they've reached their target weight.

This phenomenon occurs because, along with a decreased basal metabolic rate, appetite becomes active again, and the body's metabolic balance is disrupted, making it easier for fat to accumulate.

To help maintain weight, it is advisable to consult with a medical professional and gradually reduce medication dosage. A natural transition from the weight loss phase to the maintenance phase is crucial, allowing your body time to smoothly adapt to a new metabolic state.

Dieting is not a short-term attempt but a process for sustainable body changes. Rather than abruptly stopping medication on your own, it is wise to seek help from a medical professional who can understand your body's sensitive responses and adjust appropriately.

Finding the right approach tailored to each individual is particularly important for managing and preventing the yo-yo effect.

Successful weight management means a diet that can be consistently maintained without the yo-yo effect.

At our clinic, we are committed to working with and supporting our patients as they safely progress through the final stage of weight management: the maintenance phase.