Q. Doctor, who would benefit most from non-face-to-face diet herbal medicine? Who do you recommend this for?

Non-face-to-face prescription is not simply about shipping medicine; it starts with understanding your current physiological state. I generally categorize candidates into two groups. First, there are those with low energy and poor digestive capacity, where strict dieting can actually be harmful. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this is viewed as 'Spleen Deficiency' (Bi-heo, 脾虛). For these patients, starving leads to further bodily depletion; therefore, they require a prescription that boosts metabolism while replenishing vital energy. Conversely, some experience a heavy feeling in the body, severe swelling, and long weight-loss plateaus. In these cases, we must first resolve 'Phlegm-fluid' (Dameum, 痰飮—metabolic waste) and 'Blood Stasis' (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血—stagnant blood). Just as you cannot put more items into a full trash can, we must first clear the pathways to improve circulation. I also empathize with those who fear herbal medicine after experiencing the yo-yo effect from pharmaceutical weight-loss drugs or those who feel physically sensitized. Having experienced extreme fatigue during my own studies, I understand that struggle. Ultimately, I recommend this to anyone who wishes to lose weight by 'filling the deficiencies of their body while adapting to their own lifestyle pattern.' The most accurate direction can be determined through a detailed consultation.