Q. What do I need to prepare to get a non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet prescription in Gangnam, Seoul?

When I first did a remote consultation, I thought just talking would be enough, but preparing these items made the prescription far more accurate. In Korean medicine, dieting is not simply about eating less and moving more. It considers the body's metabolic system—especially a spleen deficiency (비허, biheo) state where weak spleen function impairs fluid metabolism, leading to phlegm-fluid accumulation (담음, dameum) that often translates into weight gain. Poor blood circulation can also involve blood stasis (어혈, eohyeol). Therefore, even remotely, detailed information is essential. Health checkup results help establish baseline metrics like BMI, blood values, and liver function. Current medications must be reported to avoid interactions. Lifestyle notes should be specific—meal times, food types, snacks—rather than vague. Previous diet experiences, especially side effects or rebound weight gain after Western drugs like Wegovy or Saxenda, are crucial clues for treatment direction. Finally, since the consultation may involve showing abdominal photos or movement videos, check your camera setup. With all this info, a Korean medicine doctor can tailor a prescription based on your constitutional patterns such as spleen deficiency, phlegm-fluid, or blood stasis. While medical law prohibits guaranteeing costs or effects, we can at least review whether the approach suits your body.