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

If you are new to telemedicine, you may wonder, 'Can they really assess my constitution properly?' I understand the concern. After over a decade of clinical experience, I have found that while it is not as detailed as an in-person visit, a meaningful approach is still possible. 1. **Booking and Questionnaire** – First, make a non-face-to-face initial appointment via the website or phone of a Korean medicine clinic in Uijeongbu (e.g., our Baekrokdam clinic). Then complete a detailed intake form, including past diet history, current bloating, constipation/diarrhea tendency, sleep patterns, stress levels, and any side effects from Western diet medications (nausea, dizziness, etc.). 2. **Teleconsultation** – A 15–20 minute video call is conducted. I observe your complexion, tongue condition (coating and body), voice tone, and breathing rate. Although I cannot palpate your pulse, the questionnaire and visual information allow me to infer patterns: e.g., Spleen Qi Deficiency (biheo) – poor digestion, dull complexion; Phlegm-Fluid (dameum) – heaviness, bloating; or Blood Stasis (eohyeol) – localized fat due to poor circulation. 3. **Prescription and Delivery** – Based on your pattern and symptoms, an herbal formula is prescribed (e.g., Bojungikki-tang variants, Yijin-tang variants, Hyeolbuchukeo-tang variants). The clinic decocts and vacuum-packs the medicine, then ships it to you. Instructions on dosage and dietary precautions (e.g., avoid raw fish, flour, cold drinks) are provided via text or app. 4. **Follow-Up** – Every 2–4 weeks, we have a teleconsultation to review progress. We prioritize subjective improvements—appetite reduction, easier digestion, better sleep—over weight changes alone, as the goal is constitutional balance. If needed, the formula is adjusted or lifestyle advice is added. Since it is remote, your ability to observe your own body and communicate well is crucial. The first session may feel awkward, but many patients find it convenient because it removes time and location constraints. Our approach is not to force dieting, but to help the body restore its own equilibrium.