Q. I've seen a lot of remote prescriptions for weight loss herbal medicine lately; is there a big difference compared to visiting the clinic in person?

In my own experience, I've seen how frustrating it can be to follow fad diets or generic medications without understanding one's unique body type. Everyone has a different 'pattern' of weight gain. While remote prescriptions are efficient for establishing a general direction via questionnaires, in-person consultations allow us to identify these specific patterns. For instance, the details of a prescription change significantly depending on whether the primary issue is 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid accumulation) or 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis). Furthermore, if a patient has 'Bi-Heo' (Spleen deficiency) leading to poor digestive capacity, using overly potent herbs may cause nausea or dizziness. By taking your pulse and examining you in person, I can detect these subtle conditions to minimize side effects. Here is a summary of the differences: | Category | Remote Prescription | In-Person Visit (Baekrokdam) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Accessibility | Highly convenient (Time-saving) | Requires visit (Consultation time) | | Diagnostic Method | Questionnaire and interview-based | Precise diagnosis based on Mang-Mun-Mun-Jeol | | Prescription Precision | Standardized customized prescription | Prescription reflecting real-time individual condition | | Physical Check | Based on self-measurement | Precise analysis of body composition and physique | | Communication | Text/Phone-centered | In-depth correction through face-to-face consultation | If convenience is your priority, remote options are excellent. However, if you want to accurately understand your body's current state and set a proper long-term direction, I recommend visiting the clinic at least once to consult with me in person.