Non-face-to-face consultations are incredibly efficient. However, in Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we always feel the loss of the process of 'observing with the eyes and feeling with the hands.' Especially when hitting a weight loss plateau, it is much more accurate to determine in person whether the cause is simply dietary or due to internal factors such as Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, stagnant blood) or Phlegm-Fluid (Dam-eum, metabolic waste). For example, if a patient with Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, impaired digestive function) who lacks energy to lose weight is prescribed strong medication via a remote consultation, they may feel even more exhausted. Having experienced the disorientation of relying solely on theory during my own studies, I place great importance on the process of physically verifying a patient's condition. Here is a brief comparison of the two methods: | Category | In-Person Consultation | Non-Face-to-Face Prescription | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Diagnosis Method | Pulse diagnosis, Tongue diagnosis, Body analysis | Medical history, Photos, Consultation | | Precision | Highly personalized precision adjustment | Focuses on standardized prescriptions | | Communication | Detailed feedback on physical reactions | Message/Phone-based communication | | Convenience | Requires travel time to the clinic | No constraints on time or location | | Prescription Changes | Can reflect current state immediately | Readjusted after a certain cycle | If you wish to identify the exact cause of your symptoms and manage them systematically, an in-person visit is more advantageous. If you are already well-aware of your body's state and are in a maintenance phase, a remote prescription may be more convenient. Regardless of your choice, the most important thing is to find a pace your body can sustain rather than resorting to extreme methods.