📝 Detailed Answer
I completely understand the desire for convenience, especially when you have a demanding schedule. However, because herbal medicine prescriptions vary significantly based on an individual's constitution, relying solely on remote consultations from the start can be risky and may lead to ineffective treatment.
Therefore, I recommend remote prescriptions only in specific cases: first, for patients who have already completed a constitution analysis at our clinic and simply require a 'refill' of a formula that has proven effective. Second, for office workers traveling from distant areas like Sacheon who experience sudden changes in appetite or physical condition during their diet and need a quick adjustment.
The core of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) is not simply about restricting food intake. It focuses on removing 'Dameum' (痰飮, accumulated metabolic waste) and improving 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, weakness of the Spleen/pancreas leading to poor digestion and absorption). Since these conditions vary by individual—for instance, some people struggle with weight loss due to 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis inhibiting circulation)—precise adjustments are necessary to prevent the yo-yo effect and side effects.
To ensure the safest and most efficient results, I suggest a 'first encounter' via an in-person consultation for thorough diagnosis, followed by remote 'maintenance' for your convenience. Starting with an accurate understanding of your body's state is ultimately the fastest path to success.