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Q. I have very little free time because of work; is it possible to receive a prescription for diet herbal medicine via telemedicine?

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Yes, it is possible. While telemedicine offers the great advantage of saving time for busy professionals, please understand that the level of personalized precision may be slightly lower since detailed processes, such as pulse diagnosis and body composition analysis, are omitted.

📝 Detailed Answer

I completely understand; I used to be so busy that I would even skip meals for work, so I truly appreciate how convenient telemedicine has become. The primary advantage is the significant amount of time saved, which is an ideal option for those struggling with long commutes and the psychological burden of visiting a clinic in person. However, there are certain limitations. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), the process of taking the pulse and performing abdominal examination (Bokjin) is crucial. Through telemedicine, it is more difficult to precisely assess the degree of Phlegm-Fluid (Dameum, the accumulation of stagnant waste) or Blood Stasis (Eohyeol, where blood flow is obstructed). Specifically, patients with a Spleen Deficiency (Biheo) type, characterized by significantly weakened digestive function, require very delicate adjustments to the herbal ingredients. If the formula is too strong, it may cause dizziness or gastrointestinal discomfort. Having experienced these trials and errors during my own studies, I understand those symptoms well. Ultimately, it is a matter of prioritizing 'convenience' versus 'precision.' I recommend visiting the clinic at least once for an accurate constitution diagnosis, and then utilizing telemedicine for the maintenance phase. This ensures a safe diet plan that is perfectly tailored to your body.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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