Q. Can I receive non-face-to-face diet herbal medicine prescriptions even if I live on Jeju Island? I'm curious about the preparations.

Yes, even if you live on Jeju Island, you can fully consult via non-face-to-face care. I initially found prescribing herbal medicine remotely a bit awkward, but in practice, patients convey their symptoms very well. However, since Traditional Korean Medicine assesses the overall condition, a few preparations are needed. First, please send basic information before the video consultation: weight, height, diet patterns over the past two weeks, past diet attempts, and current medications. Particularly note your digestive state and bowel rhythm—TKM considers that spleen deficiency (pi xu, 脾虛), i.e., weakened spleen function, impairs digestion and leads to accumulation of dampness (shi, 濕) and phlegm (tan yin, 痰飮), resulting in weight gain. Thus, dietary information greatly aids diagnosis. Another key is a tongue diagnosis (she zhen, 舌診) photo; the tongue's color, coating (tai, 苔), and shape reveal internal conditions. Take it near natural light in front of a mirror. A full-body photo helps assess body type and edema. The consultation lasts about 15–20 minutes, after which a customized herbal prescription is prepared and sent by courier—Jeju Island delivery is no issue. Finally, if any adverse reactions occur during herbal medicine intake, contact us immediately; we can monitor remotely and adjust dosage or modify the prescription.