Q. How can I receive a non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet prescription in Suwon?

Non-face-to-face prescriptions can feel unfamiliar at first—I felt the same. But the process is simpler than you might think. First, schedule a consultation via the Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic's website or phone; same-day or next-day appointments are common. Next, provide detailed health information: fill out a questionnaire and share specifics about your diet, bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea), fatigue, sleep quality, and include photos of your tongue and face for greater accuracy. During a 15–20 minute video or phone consultation, the doctor will examine you. In Korean medicine, dieting is not just about weight loss—we look for underlying imbalances such as spleen deficiency (pi xu), where weak spleen function impairs digestion and fluid metabolism; phlegm-fluid (tan yin), where waste accumulates in the body; or blood stasis (eo hyeol), indicating poor circulation. Starvation diets are discouraged as they can worsen these imbalances. Based on the diagnosis, a tailored herbal formula is prescribed, prepared at the clinic, and shipped to you (typically a 2–4 week supply). After receiving the medicine, ongoing online guidance covers dosage, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle habits—consistency is key for results. Even remotely, diagnostic accuracy remains high, though a first visit or cases requiring pulse diagnosis (maekjin) may prompt an in-person recommendation. Ultimately, your body's condition comes first, regardless of the method.