Q. How can I get a non-face-to-face diet herbal prescription in Gangseo-gu, Seoul?

Many people worry whether non-face-to-face diet herbal medicine can be effective. I had the same doubts initially, but after over a decade of practice, I’ve found that some patients actually do better with remote care—especially office workers, who save commuting time and benefit from frequent check-ins that build consistency. Here is a step-by-step overview of the remote prescription process: **Day 1: Consultation and pattern differentiation** Contact us via KakaoTalk channel or phone to request a non-face-to-face diet consultation. We’ll first send you a brief questionnaire about lifestyle, diet, past weight-loss attempts, and current medications. Then, at the scheduled time, we have a 10–15 minute video call for a detailed interview. Based on your responses, we differentiate the pattern—whether you have Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虛, where digestive function is weak, impairing absorption), Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮, where accumulated waste obstructs metabolism), or Liver Depression (肝鬱, often due to stress). The herbal formula is designed to address the specific pattern. **Days 1–7: Receiving the medicine and starting** Once the prescription is confirmed, we prepare the herbs in our clinic and send them via courier, usually arriving the next day or within two days. The first 3–7 days are an adjustment period. Many worry about bloating, so we add gentle herbs like Licorice (甘草) and Fresh Ginger (生薑) to ease digestive burden. Most patients find their stomach surprisingly comfortable. **Weeks 2–4: Follow-up and dose adjustment** This is the most critical phase. Around week 2, we check in via video or text about bowel movements, appetite changes, and swelling reduction. Some people feel temporarily dizzy or tired as Qi begins to move in a Spleen Qi Deficiency state; in that case, we reduce the dose or add tonifying herbs. Others who feel too weak from reduced food intake may need a formula that strengthens digestive function first. **Months 1–3: Regular management and lifestyle guidance** A diet herbal course typically lasts 1–3 months. Every four weeks we have a video consultation to track weight changes and overall condition, adjusting the herbs as needed. I’ve learned through experience that herbs alone cannot prevent weight regain, so we also provide small lifestyle tips—like waking before 7 AM and walking 10 minutes, or eating protein first at lunch. These simple habits synergize with the herbal medicine and often lead to long-term constitutional improvement. Remote prescription follows the same principle of pattern differentiation (辨證) as in-person treatment. The main limitation is the lack of physical examination; taking photos or videos of your tongue, face, or body beforehand helps us diagnose more accurately. If you have any concerns about whether a particular symptom can be treated with herbal medicine, feel free to reach out—a brief consultation usually resolves most questions.