Q. What do I need to prepare to receive a non-face-to-face diet herbal prescription from Geomdan?

Even with non-face-to-face consultations, a thorough intake interview is essential. At first I wondered how assessment could work remotely, but patients often share details more openly in a comfortable environment. In Traditional Korean Medicine, diet is not viewed simply as calorie control. Many patients have impaired digestion and absorption due to spleen deficiency (脾虛, biheo) or slowed metabolism due to phlegm-fluid accumulation (痰飮, dameum). So even remotely, I ask carefully about body shape, tongue condition, bowel rhythm, and sleep quality. Here is a preparation checklist: 1) Health checkup results from the last 1–2 years (blood sugar, cholesterol, liver enzymes) – helpful but not required. 2) All medications currently taking, including injections like Wegovy or Saxenda, as well as multivitamins and probiotics, due to possible interactions with herbal medicine. 3) A daily food log – it doesn't need to be precise; patterns like 'skip breakfast, have kimbap for lunch, dinner out' are enough. 4) Your real concerns – statements like 'I've yo-yoed more than three times and lost confidence' are key clues, because repeated diet failure is often linked to spleen deficiency or blood stasis (瘀血, eohyeol). The non-face-to-face process is as follows: after a 1:1 video or phone consultation to assess constitution and current state, an individualized herbal formula is prepared and shipped to you. Follow-up assessments at 2–4 week intervals adjust the prescription. Herbal formulas vary, but they generally aim to support spleen-stomach (脾胃, biwi) function and eliminate phlegm-fluid. Importantly, I never make promises like 'this medicine will make you lose 5 kg' – not only because exaggerated claims are prohibited by medical law, but also because the body does not respond mechanically. Instead, I work with patients to help them change habits. The preparation is not difficult, so please feel free to inquire.