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Q. I live in Daegu. Could you explain the procedure for getting a diet prescription through a non-face-to-face Korean Medicine clinic?

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Yes, non-face-to-face herbal diet prescriptions are possible. First, book an initial consultation online or by phone, then have a video call to assess your constitution and condition. After that, herbal medicine is delivered to your home, and follow-ups occur every two weeks via telemedicine to adjust the prescription. I initially felt awkward about remote care, but it turned out to be surprisingly convenient for consistent management.

📝 Detailed Answer

Here is the step-by-step process for non-face-to-face treatment. First, you apply for an initial consultation via our clinic’s website or by phone; a nurse will contact you to collect basic information and medical history. Then you have a video consultation with the director (about 20–30 minutes), discussing your current eating habits, past diet experiences, digestive status, sleep patterns, and more. During this, we assess constitutional factors such as spleen deficiency (biheo, 脾虛) or phlegm-fluid retention (dameum, 痰飮) from a Korean Medicine perspective. If you have experienced side effects from Western medications like Wegovy or Saxenda, that is also taken into account. After the video consultation, the prescription is decided, and the herbal medicine is prepared and shipped to you via courier. Typically, it starts with a two-week supply, along with instructions for administration and simple lifestyle guidelines (e.g., avoid cold foods, maintain fasting for three hours before bedtime). Two weeks later, we conduct another non-face-to-face follow-up. We prioritize changes in your body’s response (reduced bloating, improved digestion, changes in fatigue) over weight changes alone, and adjust the prescription as needed. In my early clinical experience, I sometimes wondered why a formula wasn’t working, but frequent remote check-ins allowed me to quickly identify the cause of failure. Note that telemedicine consultations primarily focus on follow-up visits after the initial session, and during the first visit a video call is mandatory to check your face and tongue. Specific details about medication costs or efficacy cannot be disclosed due to medical law restrictions, but consistent counseling will help us find a constitutionally appropriate approach together.
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