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

Yes, even if you live on Jeju Island, you can receive a herbal medicine prescription through a non-face-to-face consultation. Although I initially found telemedicine somewhat unfamiliar, after conducting it, I realized that a detailed intake interview alone allows me to quite thoroughly understand the patient's condition. Even remotely, we approach the causes of obesity through traditional Korean medical mechanisms such as spleen qi deficiency (脾虛, biheo), phlegm-fluid retention (痰飮, dameum), and blood stasis (瘀血, eohyeol). For example, if you have poor digestion, bloating, and loose stools, we consider spleen qi deficiency; if you feel heavy with a sensation of phlegm, we suspect phlegm-fluid retention; and if there is localized pain or skin discoloration, we consider blood stasis. This information can be sufficiently gathered through video conversation and photo materials. However, since in-person visits are the legal principle for initial consultations, we generally recommend visiting the clinic at least once. But in cases like Jeju Island where distance is significant, we can supplement with a nearby Korean medicine clinic for collaboration or share additional test results (e.g., body composition analysis). If you carefully fill out the checklist we provide, we can improve the accuracy of pattern differentiation (辨證, byeonjeung) even without pulse or tongue diagnosis. The key preparations are fourfold: First, when scheduling the consultation, please inform us of basic health information in advance. Second, prepare a list of any medications or supplements you are currently taking, as well as your past dieting history. Third, for the video consultation, find a quiet place and position the camera so that your face and tongue (optional) are clearly visible. Fourth, after the consultation, we will send the prescribed herbal medicine by courier, along with lifestyle advice via text message. Just because it is non-face-to-face does not mean the quality of care suffers; rather, you may find it easier to describe your symptoms in detail from the comfort of your own home. If you have any further questions, please ask during the consultation booking.