Q. Doctor, who would benefit most from receiving non-face-to-face prescriptions for weight loss herbal medicine?

I personally understand the struggle of skipping meals due to a heavy workload and then overeating—that dizzy, exhausted feeling is all too familiar. It pains me to see patients give up on their health management simply because they are too busy. In such cases, non-face-to-face prescriptions serve as a highly efficient alternative. I specifically recommend this for the following groups: First, those with severe time constraints, such as residents living outside the Changwon area or office workers struggling with constant overtime. As long as your constitution (Sasang typology) is accurately identified through detailed medical questionnaires and consultations, you can receive personalized herbal medicine without the hassle of repeated visits. Second, those whose bodies are exhausted from repetitive dieting. If you have experienced the 'yo-yo effect' after extreme fasting or the use of synthetic weight-loss drugs, it is likely that metabolic waste, known as 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention), has accumulated and blocked your metabolism. Fasting further in this state is counterproductive; instead, a prescription that replenishes vital energy while restoring metabolic function is a priority. However, for patients with significant 'Bi-heo' (Spleen deficiency) leading to poor digestion, or severe 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis) causing systemic edema and circulatory issues, a precise diagnosis is critical. For these individuals, I strongly advise visiting the clinic once for an initial pulse diagnosis (Maek-jin) and consultation before transitioning to remote management for safety and efficacy.