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I live in Uijeongbu. How can I receive a non-face-to-face diet prescription from a Korean medicine clinic?
1. Book a non-face-to-face consultation via the clinic’s website or phone. 2. Fill out and submit a medical questionnaire (height, weight, diet, bowel habits, etc.) so the practitioner can assess patterns like spleen deficiency (脾虛) or phlegm-fluid (痰飲). 3. Have a 15–20 minute video or phone consultation; sharing a tongue photo helps. 4. A customized herbal prescription (decoction or pills) is prepared and sent by courier. 5. Follow-up support via text or phone is available throughout the medication period.
If you’re new to remote consultations, you might wonder whether an online visit can really work—I felt the same at first. But after doing it a few times, I found it actually more convenient for busy office workers because it’s not bound by time or place. Since you’re in Uijeongbu, our clinic, Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, offers thorough non-face-to-face consultations and prescriptions.
1. **Booking** – Simply state that you want a “non-face-to-face consultation” on our website or by phone. We’ll ask about your main symptoms and goal (e.g., weight management) and schedule an appointment.
2. **Medical questionnaire** – You’ll send in details like height, weight, eating patterns, stool condition, sleep, and any existing illnesses. From this, I assess whether your pattern is spleen deficiency (脾虛, where the spleen’s function is weak, causing poor digestion and bloating) or phlegm-fluid (痰飲, where metabolic block leads to weight gain). This pattern identification is the core of Korean medicine diet therapy.
3. **Video/phone consultation** – We talk comfortably for about 15–20 minutes. Showing me a photo of your tongue helps me determine your constitution more accurately. I also explain possible mild reactions during medication, such as loose stools or a feeling of fullness.
4. **Prescription and preparation** – Based on the consultation, I prescribe a customized herbal formula. Although individualized, the herbs generally aim to tonify the spleen (補脾), eliminate dampness-phlegm (濕痰), and promote qi and blood circulation. You can choose between a decoction (tangyak) or pills (hwanyak).
5. **Receiving and follow-up** – The prepared medicine is sent to your home or office by courier, along with instructions. After 1–2 weeks, I check in to see how you’re doing. Feel free to text or call anytime if you experience side effects or have questions.
Remote doesn’t mean lower quality. In fact, you can easily report daily changes like “I feel tired today” or “My stomach feels bloated,” allowing for more attentive care. If you’re initially hesitant, I recommend trying a consultation with an open mind.