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Q. I live near Seogwipo. If I get a prescription for diet herbal medicine via telehealth, what is the actual process?

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The process begins with an online or phone consultation and a detailed medical questionnaire to assess your current health status. Based on this, I personally create a customized prescription and ship the medicine to your home. Having been an office worker myself, I know how stressful scheduling clinic visits can be, so I aim to minimize your travel. Since prescriptions are tailored individually rather than one-size-fits-all, providing accurate details about your symptoms is essential.

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Telehealth consultation is not simply about shipping 'weight loss pills' via courier. I have personal experience with the fatigue and dizziness that come from mindless fasting or following trendy diets; to avoid such trial and error, we must first understand how your body functions. For instance, patients who suffer from poor digestion and chronic fatigue are often diagnosed with Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛), a state where impaired spleen function leads to inefficient energy metabolism. Prescribing strong appetite suppressants to such patients can further damage their health. Conversely, those who feel heavy and experience frequent swelling often have issues with Phlegm-Fluid retention (Dam-eum, 痰飮) or Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血)—essentially the accumulation of metabolic waste and stagnant blood. Even in a remote setting, these nuanced symptoms are identified through detailed questionnaires and consultations. I formulate prescriptions using herbs that boost energy for those with Spleen Deficiency, or herbs that promote circulation for those with Phlegm-Fluid retention. Because every constitution is different, there is no 'standard' answer. My primary focus during remote consultations is determining whether your body can handle a specific treatment. I believe the key to minimizing the 'yo-yo effect' is a gradual, step-by-step approach tailored to your current condition rather than pushing your body too hard. Please feel free to ask any questions.
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