Q. I live near Guri, but would it be okay to get herbal medicine via a remote consultation instead of visiting the clinic? Who would you recommend this for?

I have personally experienced the desire to handle everything from home during hectic work periods, which is why I have carefully developed our remote consultation system. I recommend remote prescriptions for those who have experience with other diet medications or professionals whose primary concern is appetite control. In these cases, a detailed medical interview (Mun-jin) is often sufficient to determine the correct treatment direction. However, I strongly recommend an in-person visit for patients with specific Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) patterns. This includes those with severe 'Dameum' (痰飮, accumulation of metabolic waste/phlegm) causing heavy bloating, or clear signs of 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) resulting in poor circulation and cold extremities. These conditions require direct pulse diagnosis and abdominal palpation for an accurate prescription. Additionally, those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency)—where weak digestive function causes nausea when taking medication—should visit in person. It is safer to reinforce digestive function before administering potent herbs. Ultimately, the best approach depends on your current physiological state. While remote care is convenient, accurately reading your body's signals is the priority. If you are unsure, we suggest starting with a light consultation to decide the best path.