Q. Doctor, who would be a good candidate for non-face-to-face diet herbal medicine? I'm wondering if it would suit me.

Before becoming a Korean medicine doctor, I tried fasting and various popular methods myself, and realized how different each person's constitution is. Therefore, I do not unconditionally recommend non-face-to-face prescriptions; I decide based on the situation. For busy office workers in their 30s to 50s who are motivated but lack time, non-face-to-face consultation is a good option as it allows systematic management without frequent visits. Those who experience sudden uncontrollable cravings, or feel heavy and bloated, can benefit from herbal medicine. In Korean medicine, this is often due to 'dam-eum (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention)' where waste products accumulate and impede circulation. Such cases respond well to formulas that remove waste. Conversely, those with 'bi-heo (脾虛, spleen deficiency)' — weakened digestive function and easy fatigue — require a different approach: instead of suppressing appetite, we must first replenish energy. Another important condition is 'eo-hyeol (瘀血, blood stasis)', where poor blood circulation causes coldness and heaviness. These patients need herbs that promote circulation. Although we try to inquire thoroughly during non-face-to-face consultations, if you want to know your exact condition, I recommend an initial in-person visit. Ultimately, just as wearing perfectly fitted clothes is most comfortable, the right prescription helps you reach your goals with ease.