Q. Doctor, who would benefit most from tele-health prescriptions for weight loss herbal medicine?

I have personally experienced the frustration of trying to lose weight through extreme fasting, only to end up feeling dizzy and exhausted. From that experience, I've learned that dieting isn't just about eating less; it's about how to optimize your body's internal 'engine.' Depending on your condition, I recommend different approaches: First, if you have strong cravings and suffer from frequent edema (swelling), we must address 'Dameum' (痰飮). Dameum refers to the accumulation of metabolic waste and fluids in the body. For these patients, prescriptions that facilitate the discharge of these waste products are most effective. Second, if you experience heart palpitations, insomnia, or extreme fatigue when taking weight loss medication, you may be in a state of 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or Spleen Deficiency. This means your digestive and absorptive capacities are weakened. In this case, rather than simply suppressing appetite, I recommend focusing on boosting your vital energy to enhance metabolism. Third, for those who have experienced severe yo-yo dieting and have become physically sensitive, we must first address 'Eohyeol' (瘀血), or blood stasis. Clearing these stagnant blood flows and toxins is a necessary prerequisite for the body to respond positively to weight loss treatment again. Tele-health prescriptions are not about simply mailing out medicine. The core of the process is identifying the 'right fit for your body' by meticulously analyzing your thirst, sleep quality, and bowel movements. Rather than struggling through trial and error alone, I encourage you to start a detailed conversation with us.