Q. Do many people in the Bupyeong area use non-face-to-face consultations for diet herbal medicine? I’m curious about how the management actually works.

Even as a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) practitioner, I have faced my own challenges with weight loss, so I deeply empathize with the desperation my patients feel. Recently, I consulted a patient in their 40s who suffered from heavy limbs and chronic swelling, symptoms often attributed to 'Dameum' (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention) in TKM. This occurs when metabolic waste is not properly excreted. In such cases, rather than simple appetite suppression, we prioritize prescriptions that facilitate fluid metabolism. Another patient in their 30s struggled with stress-induced binge eating and indigestion due to 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency). When digestive function—the Spleen—is weakened, the body fails to consume energy efficiently and instead stores it. Our non-face-to-face process is comprehensive; we conduct thorough phone or video consultations to assess 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis/stagnant blood) and overall vitality (Qi) to provide a truly customized prescription. Since every constitution and habit is unique, the pace of change varies. However, you don't have to struggle alone. Working with a specialist to identify the root causes within your body is ultimately the fastest and healthiest path to your goals.