Q. I live in Sokcho; for whom do you particularly recommend telemedicine consultations for diet herbal medicine?

The starting point for any successful weight loss journey is accurately understanding your body’s internal state. If you are considering a telemedicine consultation because traveling from Sokcho is difficult, I recommend checking if you fall into these two categories common in Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM). First is the accumulation of 'Phlegm-fluid' (Damyum) or 'Blood Stasis' (Eohyeol). Phlegm-fluid refers to metabolic waste products caused by disrupted fluid metabolism, while Blood Stasis describes blood that has stagnated and lost its physiological function. If you suffer from frequent bloating, have a hard time waking up, or feel extremely heavy even after light meals, prescriptions that detoxify and clear these circulatory pathways are highly effective. Second is 'Spleen Deficiency' (Biheo), where the digestive and absorptive functions are weakened. This is common among professionals in their 30s to 50s who gain weight despite eating very little. Since the 'metabolic fire' that burns energy has weakened, you must strengthen the Spleen and Stomach functions to raise your basal metabolic rate rather than simply starving yourself. For those who have experienced side effects like heart palpitations or tremors from Western diet medications, TKM’s personalized adjustments offer a gentler, more holistic alternative. Even via telemedicine, we can determine the optimal prescription by meticulously analyzing your dietary habits, bowel movements, and sleep patterns.