Q. How can I receive a non-face-to-face Korean Medicine diet prescription in Gwanggyo? I'm curious about the process.

The non-face-to-face diet prescription proceeds in four main steps. First is the initial consultation: after booking via website or phone, we send a health questionnaire covering diet, digestion, fatigue, and past diet history, allowing the doctor to set a basic direction. Second is the video consultation: a detailed 30-minute to one-hour session where tongue diagnosis (suljin) and inquiry (munjin) identify Korean Medicine patterns such as spleen deficiency (biheo), blood stasis (eohyeol), or phlegm-fluid (dameum). For example, if digestion is poor and cold foods are preferred, spleen deficiency is considered, and herbal medicine to strengthen spleen function is prescribed. Since acupuncture or moxibustion are impractical non-face-to-face, the focus is on herbal medicine and lifestyle advice. Third is prescription and delivery: customized herbal medicine is prepared and sent by courier, typically in a 2–4 week supply, starting with a low dose to monitor side effects. Fourth is follow-up management: progress is reviewed every two weeks via video or phone. Weight changes vary, but by weeks 2–4, patients often feel lighter or less bloated. Herbal medicine emphasizes gradual body fat reduction and constitution improvement, reducing the risk of rebound compared to rapid weight loss. If necessary, in-person visits for body composition analysis or abdominal examination (bokjin) can be arranged. Regular monthly management is ideal, and a three-month program is recommended.