Q. I live in Misa and want to try a non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet program. How does it work?

Non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet programs offer three main advantages. First, no travel time is needed, making it easy for office workers with busy schedules. Second, prescribed herbal medicines are delivered to your home, so no pharmacy visit is required. Third, by sharing meal photos and symptom logs via an app, the practitioner can provide real-time feedback, simplifying lifestyle management. However, there are clear drawbacks. Korean medicine diet treatment focuses on identifying root causes such as Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, weakened digestive function), Phlegm-Fluid Retention (痰飮, buildup of unnecessary fluids and waste), or Blood Stasis (瘀血, circulatory disorders). With non-face-to-face care, diagnosis relies only on tongue photos and questionnaires, which reduces accuracy in initial assessment. I myself initially thought a screen would suffice, but many patients reveal new clues during in-person exams—especially abdominal tension or pulse depth, which are hard to gauge remotely. In conclusion, it depends on the individual. For example, patients who have had an initial in-person consultation at our clinic and already understand their constitution and causes can very effectively use non-face-to-face for follow-ups. Conversely, first-time visitors or those who have failed multiple diets should first receive a precise in-person diagnosis before switching to remote care. Under medical law, herbal medicine prescriptions generally require an in-person visit, but follow-ups and certain situations allow non-face-to-face options. For specific procedures, please call us for a consultation—feel free to ask without hesitation.