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Q. Doctor, I'm a busy professional working in Gwangjin-gu and find it difficult to visit the clinic in person. To whom do you particularly recommend telemedicine consultations for herbal weight loss medicine?

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Telemedicine prescriptions are an excellent alternative for busy professionals who cannot find time for clinical visits. If you have previously struggled with palpitations or insomnia caused by Western diet pills, personalized herbal medicine tailored to your specific constitution will provide a much more comfortable experience. It is especially recommended for those who suffer from persistent edema and bodily heaviness despite dieting, as it addresses underlying circulation issues such as Blood Stasis (Eohyeol) to lighten the body's load.

📝 Detailed Answer

For those working in Gwangjin-gu or parents tied to childcare, it is natural to worry if a remote prescription can truly be effective. Having personally experienced the cycle of weight gain and dizziness from neglecting my own health during busy periods, I deeply empathize with these concerns. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we specifically recommend telemedicine for three metabolic types. First is 'Spleen Qi Deficiency' (Biheo); when the Spleen energy is weak, metabolism slows down, making it frustratingly easy to gain weight even with a low caloric intake. Here, the focus is on reinforcing Spleen function to help the body burn energy naturally. Second is the accumulation of 'Phlegm-fluid' (Dameum), where stress and irregular eating cause waste products to obstruct circulation, leading to chronic morning swelling and a heavy sensation in the limbs. Third is 'Blood Stasis' (Eohyeol), where stagnant blood flow leads to localized weight gain and metabolic stagnation, common in patients under chronic stress or undergoing menopause. Our telemedicine process involves a rigorous phone consultation to accurately diagnose these conditions, ensuring your prescription is as precise as an in-person visit.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Last reviewed 2026.05.13

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