Q This is my first time taking tonic medicine. What's the process from prescription to taking it?
A The process runs: first consultation, building the prescription, preparation, starting treatment, then a mid-course check.
Detailed Answer
Step 1 (First visit): We assess your constitution, type of deficiency, current symptoms, and medications. Step 2 (Prescription): Herbs are combined according to the degree of Kidney Yang deficiency and essential energy depletion, and a prescription is written. Step 3 (Preparation): The formula is prepared as a decoction or pills, usually taking 1 to 2 weeks. Step 4 (Taking it): The standard is twice daily after meals. Step 5 (Mid-course check): Response is reviewed and the prescription adjusted after 4 weeks.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
If you notice any physical changes during treatment -- digestive discomfort, sleep changes, feeling of heat -- please contact us right away. Quick feedback is the key to building the optimal prescription. We guide first-time patients step by step, so there's no need to feel it's complicated.
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