Miple ClinicSwelling and fat are different
The approach differs depending on whether the weight gain is water or fat. A scale alone cannot tell them apart.
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A body that often swells:
we tell swelling and body fat apart
Swelling and fat are different. We check the cause first, then separate them with body composition.
- Slower water metabolism
- Weight gain from swelling
- Hard to tell from fat
We consult nationwide through remote consultations. Results may vary from person to person.
- GroupFor people who often swell and feel heavy
- PrincipleWe first check for other causes, and look at swelling and body fat separately
- ApproachWe separate them with InBody and prescribe herbs that support water metabolism
Why is it hard?
Why is it hard for this body to lose weight?
Other causes
Swelling can come from heart, kidney, or thyroid problems or from the medicines you take. In that case, checking with the relevant specialty comes first.
Eating habits and lifestyle
Salty food, long periods of sitting, and lack of sleep together make swelling more likely. That is why we look at diet and lifestyle together.
If this sounds like you
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Your legs swell up by evening.
- Your face and hands are swollen in the morning.
- Your weight is the same, but your body feels heavy and your clothes feel tight.
- You swell especially the day after late-night snacks or salty food.
- You cannot tell whether it is swelling or fat.
Miple's prescription
How a Miple prescription works
- Checking the cause firstWe review your history and medicines. If another cause is suspected, we recommend the relevant specialty first.
- Body composition testWe separate body fat, muscle, and swelling with InBody. We set the direction by telling them apart in numbers.
- Water metabolism prescriptionWe prepare Atractylodes (Baekchul), Poria (Bokryeong), and Job's tears (Uiyiin) in person in our in-house facility. They go into both MYCUT and GONG BI JIN YAK.
- Monthly check-insWe record swelling and body fat together. We adjust stages to match the changes.
Diet and lifestyle tips
Try this at home
- Cut back on spicy and salty food, flour, and sugar. They stimulate both swelling and appetite.
- Drink plenty of warm water, spread through the day.
- If you have been sitting a long time, get up and walk now and then.
- Cut back on late dinners and late-night snacks.
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Consultation process
How your care proceeds
Adjusting and finding your stage
We confirm the cause and set a baseline by separating swelling, body fat, and muscle. We start at a low stage.
Monthly body composition check · stage adjustment
Each month we check body composition, look at swelling and body fat changes separately, and adjust the stage.
Months 3–6, lowering stages gradually
Over 3–6 months we gradually step the stages down and review the habits that bring on swelling.
This describes the care process. The pace and results of weight loss vary from person to person.
Why Miple
Why the prescription is different
Made in-house by the director
The head doctor makes it in person in the in-house pill-making room. We can adjust the herbs and stage right away to fit your body.
7 stages · adjusted monthly
MYCUT is divided into 7 stages. We look at your condition each month and change the stage.
The head doctor, all the way
Since 2007, the head doctor personally handles consultation, prescription, preparation, and follow-up.
Atractylodes, poria, and coix seed, made in-houseHerbs that support water metabolism are made in person in the in-house pill-making room.
See MYCUT →In these cases, see a hospital first
- If a heart, kidney, thyroid, or medication cause is suspected, please check with the relevant specialty first.
- If only one side swells or it suddenly gets worse, see a doctor right away.
- If you are short of breath or your urine output drops noticeably, see a doctor right away.
Please be sure to tell us at your visit
- Medicines and supplements you take
- Your recent health checkup results
- When and where you swell
- Possibility of pregnancy
Recommended prescription
MYCUT
MYCUT is the foundation. Atractylodes, poria, and coix seed are in both prescriptions.
For swelling care, please see your doctor in charge; Miple provides a diet prescription tailored to that body and works alongside your treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Swelling: your questions
My swelling is severe. Can I start with herbal medicine?
If other causes are suspected, we recommend checking with the relevant department first. After that, we decide on a diet prescription.
How do you tell swelling from body fat?
We separate body fat, muscle, and swelling with an InBody body composition test.
Will the swelling go down?
It includes herbs that support water metabolism. Results may vary from person to person.
My swelling is different in the morning and evening.
It helps if you bring a record of when and where you swell during the day. We look into the cause together with a body composition test.
Do I have to cut out salt completely?
There is no need to cut it out entirely. Salty and spicy stimulating foods stimulate swelling and appetite, so we recommend cutting back.
Here is how to send your first KakaoTalk message
Name: Height/weight: Biggest concern: Swelling-related situation: Medication/chronic conditions:
If you send us this, the doctor will review it and reply more precisely. It is fine to just ask for a consultation.
Ask about a prescription that fits your body
Please tell us your diagnosis and the medication you take.
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