Q. Doctor, would it be a good idea for me to get a non-face-to-face prescription for weight loss herbal medicine? Who do you usually recommend this for?

It is natural to wonder if a remote prescription is truly suitable for your body despite the convenience. As a practitioner, I also empathize with how desperate that convenience can feel when daily life is overwhelming. Therefore, I recommend non-face-to-face treatment for those with high-intensity work schedules where the stress of forcing a clinic visit might actually hinder diet efficiency. It is also a great alternative for those who have suffered from side effects like nausea or dizziness from synthetic diet pills and require a gentler, more balanced approach to bodily regulation. However, in Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), an individual's constitution (Sasang typology) is paramount. For instance, if a patient is in a state of Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛) with low energy and poor digestion, simply suppressing appetite can further damage the body. Similarly, those with significant Phlegm-Fluid accumulation (Dam-eum, 痰飮) or Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血) require 'circulation-promoting' medicine rather than simple 'weight-loss' herbs. Even in remote consultations, I differentiate these states through meticulous medical questionnaires and consultations. That said, if you have severe underlying conditions or if your physical state is unstable enough to require real-time monitoring, I will formally advise you to visit the clinic in person. That is the safest and most accurate path to your health.