Q. Doctor, in what situation would it be best for me to get a remote prescription for weight loss herbal medicine?

I fully understand the struggle of being so overwhelmed by work that you barely have time to eat. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), there is no one-size-fits-all answer; prescriptions change completely depending on which part of the body's balance is disrupted. For instance, those with a 'Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛)' constitution—characterized by weak digestion and easy fatigue—will find that fasting diets are harmful. They need to replenish their energy to boost metabolism. Conversely, those with 'Phlegm-Fluid (Dam-eum, 痰飮)' accumulation causing heaviness, or 'Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血)' impeding circulation, require an approach focused on promoting flow. I recommend remote prescriptions in the following cases: 1. Patients who already accurately know their constitution through previous clinic visits. 2. Office workers who urgently need appetite suppression but have severe time constraints. 3. Those seeking a milder approach after experiencing side effects from conventional weight loss drugs, such as nausea or palpitations. However, if you are new to herbal medicine or are taking multiple other medications, a more precise prescription is possible only if I can personally check your pulse and physical state. To ensure you receive the most accurate 'tailored fit' from the start without trial and error, I cautiously recommend an initial in-person consultation.