Q. Doctor, who would benefit most from remote diet herbal medicine? I'm wondering if it would be right for me.

I have personal experience with the struggle of extreme fasting; I once tried it out of sheer willpower, only to end up so dizzy that I couldn't function in my daily life. Having been through that trial and error, I truly understand the desperation. The core of a successful diet is not starvation, but restoring the broken balance of your body. If you suffer from a heavy feeling in your body and severe swelling, a prescription to remove 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid retention)—the accumulated metabolic waste in the body—is most effective. Conversely, those in a state of 'Bi-heo' (Spleen Deficiency), characterized by poor digestion and easy exhaustion, must be cautious. Simply suppressing the appetite in this state can harm the body. In such cases, we must focus on boosting energy and enhancing metabolic capacity. For those experiencing stress-induced heat rising to the upper body, we incorporate a process to clear 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis) to help you overcome weight-loss plateaus successfully. While remote consultations are incredibly convenient, the most important step is accurately identifying which category your body falls into. I want us to determine together whether your primary challenge is simply appetite control or a decline in overall metabolic function.