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Dr. Ko Chang-hyun writes in person about herbal diet medicine, body composition, eating habits, and weight maintenance.
How to choose a diet Korean medicine clinic in Busan — 7 things to check before a consultation
Seven criteria to check when choosing a diet Korean medicine clinic in Busan and Seomyeon (safety evidence, prescription stages, where it is made, patent and evidence, medical staff, maintenance care, cost), along with information on Miple Korean Medicine Clinic measured against them.
Super-obesity, childhood obesity, postpartum, and dieting in your 70s: what should differ for each group?
For people with super-obesity, growing children and teens, mothers after childbirth, and seniors in their 60s and 70s or older, the goals and methods of dieting differ. This article covers what to watch for in each group and the principles of herbal diet prescriptions.
Can I take herbal diet medicine if I have a thyroid condition, high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression?
A summary of what to check so you can safely take herbal diet medicine when you have a condition that affects metabolism, such as an underactive thyroid, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression or anxiety, women's health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, or fertility preparation, postpartum, or menopause.
If you are on obesity injection therapy or have stopped it: what to tell us before a Korean medicine consultation
A summary of what to tell us in advance, and how the consultation goes, if you are receiving or have recently stopped GLP-1-class obesity injections and want a herbal diet medicine consultation.
Wegovy and Mounjaro vs herbal diet medicine — the difference between 'suppressing' and 'activating'
Wegovy and Mounjaro mimic satiety hormones to suppress appetite. Miple's herbal diet medicine turns on the metabolic switch so the body burns on its own. This article summarizes the pharmacological differences between the two approaches.
Maintenance is harder than losing: 5 lifestyle habits to reduce the yo-yo effect
However you lost the weight, the hardest period is right after. This article covers how to protect your appetite and daily rhythm during maintenance, and how Miple handles maintenance care.
What is herbal diet medicine? Principles, effects, side effects, and how to take it: a complete guide
Herbal diet medicine is not a medicine that makes you starve; it is a prescription that builds a body where weight comes off easily through three principles: boosting metabolism, regulating appetite, and clearing waste. This guide covers the principles, main herbs, side effects, how to take it, and who should not take it.
What is Gongjindan herbal diet medicine? A diet that replenishes while slimming
Gongjindan herbal diet medicine adds Gongjindan (musk, deer antler, cornus fruit, angelica root) to diet herbs that reduce body fat, protecting the energy and immunity that drop during weight loss. This guide covers the principle and the patented manufacturing method (vacuum low-temperature drying).
A diet to help prevent diabetes — a low-carb eating plan suited to Koreans
In an era when 1 in 7 adults has diabetes, what should you cut rather than simply eating less? We cover research on low-carb diets and carbohydrate standards suited to Koreans.
From herb selection to packaging: the story of Miple's in-house pill-making room
Miple Korean Medicine Clinic's herbal diet medicine is not outsourced; it is made in our own in-house pill-making room. We introduce the six steps: selection, grinding, mixing, pill-making, drying, and packaging.
Is herbal diet medicine okay for the liver and kidneys? What Miple confirmed through years of blood tests
Does herbal diet medicine harm the liver? Miple Korean Medicine Clinic ran liver and kidney blood tests on every first-visit patient for several years to confirm the safety of taking herbal medicine. This article covers the 2022–2024 results before and during use, and how we prescribe today.
The anti-obesity effects of musk — why we put musk in GONG BI JIN YAK
Musk, a key herb in Gongjindan, has been studied for restoring liver function, immunity, anti-obesity effects, and strengthening heart function. We introduce a related review paper and the reason we put musk in GONG BI JIN YAK.
Polycystic ovary syndrome: why dieting is hard, and what can help
With polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance makes it hard to lose weight with an ordinary diet. We introduce a paper comparing the weight loss effects of herbal prescriptions and anti-diabetic drugs.