Q. I'm too busy with work to visit the clinic. Is it possible to get a prescription for diet herbal medicine via remote consultation?

To put it simply, yes, it is possible. As a practitioner, I completely understand the pressure of a demanding work schedule and the difficulty of finding time for healthcare. The primary advantage of remote prescriptions is the significant amount of time saved. You can avoid the stress of commuting to Hanam and waiting in the clinic, making it a low-pressure way to start your weight loss journey. However, there are certain limitations. Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) relies heavily on direct physical examination, such as pulse diagnosis (脈診) and tongue diagnosis (舌診). By observing you in person, I can more accurately determine whether your weight gain is primarily caused by 'Dam-eum' (痰飮, accumulated metabolic waste) or 'Eo-hyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/congestion), leading to a more refined and precise prescription. It can be challenging to fully assess 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency) and its impact on your digestive capacity through a written questionnaire alone. Ultimately, the choice depends on your situation. If you have extensive experience with dieting and a clear understanding of your own constitution, a remote consultation is a viable option. However, if you have suffered from severe yo-yo dieting or have underlying medical conditions that require a highly customized prescription, I strongly recommend visiting the clinic for your initial consultation for maximum efficacy.