Q Will I get tired again if I stop taking the tonic? Do I need to keep taking it forever?
A A tonic is a treatment that builds your stamina foundation. If you improve your lifestyle habits while taking it, the effect tends to last even after stopping. However, since continued overwork and drinking increase the chance of relapse, we recommend taking it periodically each season.
Detailed Answer
Korean Medicine tonics are not addictive or habit-forming. If the foundation of your Qi and Blood is sufficiently built during the treatment period, your stamina stays stable even after stopping. However, if overwork, drinking, and lack of sleep continue, Qi and Blood will be depleted again and fatigue will return. To maintain stamina, it's good to take the tonic periodically during seasonal transitions like spring/fall or busy periods such as year-end.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Rather than taking the tonic indefinitely, Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic recommends building a foundation over 1-2 cycles and then maintaining it through seasonal care afterward. As your body grows stronger, we space out the intervals between courses.
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