Q. What do I need to receive a non-face-to-face Korean Medicine diet prescription in Pyeongtaek?

When starting a non-face-to-face Korean Medicine diet program, it's natural to wonder, 'How will the consultation work?' I felt the same. But with proper preparation, it's just as effective as an in-person visit. Let's go through a checklist: ✓ Check if telemedicine is available: Not all Korean Medicine clinics allow non-face-to-face consultations from the first visit. Confirm whether the Pyeongtaek clinic offers telemedicine for new patients or requires one in-person session before transitioning to remote care. ✓ Prepare your health information: Korean Medicine assesses your constitution and current body state comprehensively. In particular, it distinguishes conditions like Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, biheo) – weak digestive function, Phlegm-Retention (痰飲, dameum) – accumulation of unnecessary fluids, and Blood Stasis (瘀血, eohyeol) – poor blood circulation. Jot down your usual meal portions, consumption of oily foods, preference for cold or hot drinks, stool consistency (loose or hard), sleep quality, fatigue, and stress levels. This makes the consultation much more efficient. ✓ Have basic measuring tools ready: While the Korean Medicine doctor cannot directly feel your pulse via video, weight and blood pressure offer key clues. A scale and blood pressure monitor are essential. If possible, InBody (body composition analysis) results can give more concrete insight into the degree of Spleen Deficiency or Phlegm-Retention. It may feel tedious to measure every morning, but once organized, the data is invaluable. ✓ Prescription and medication after consultation: Even though it's remote, a customized herbal formula is prescribed based on your examination. It is prepared as a decoction (liquid to be boiled and drunk) or pills (concentrated pellets) and delivered to your home. Detailed instructions on dosage and timing are given during the video consultation, and any adverse effects can be adjusted via text or phone. If the telemedicine process is unfamiliar, it may feel daunting at first, but with just a few preparations, you can start without burden. Feel free to ask any further questions.