Chinese Medicine Concepts
TCM Pulse Diagnosis
TCM Pulse Diagnosis. Unlock the secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis in this in-depth lesson with Dr. Juli Kramer. Dive into the ancient technique of reading the pulse, where gentle pressure on the wrist reveals the intricate balance of your body’s internal energy and organ health. By placing three fingers on specific points along the wrist, you’ll learn how your TCM doctor taps into the body’s hidden map of energy flow.
What You’ll Discover:
- Pulse and Organ Connection: Learn how the left wrist corresponds to the Heart, Liver, and Kidney, while the right wrist reveals the health of the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney. These pulse points align with the body’s meridians, offering insights into your overall health.
- Pulse Qualities Explored: Delve into the nuances of pulse diagnosis by examining its key qualities—length, rate, strength, depth, and width. Understand how a long or short pulse can indicate the strength of blood flow and energy distribution in the body, while a fast or slow pulse can reveal imbalances such as heat or cold conditions.
- Differential Diagnosis in Action: Witness the power of pulse diagnosis in real-life scenarios, such as assessing low back pain. Discover how a strong, tense pulse can signal “excess” conditions, while a weak, thready pulse might indicate “deficiency” and energy depletion.
- Comprehensive Health Assessment: Learn how to interpret the pulse’s rhythm, depth, and strength to gauge the balance of Stomach Qi, Spirit, and Root energy. Gain the ability to detect conditions like blood deficiency, fluid imbalance, or digestive stagnation.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to understand what your TCM doctor means when talking about your pulse readings with confidence, providing a clear window into the state of your body’s energy and health. Join Dr. Juli Kramer and elevate your practice by mastering this foundational TCM diagnostic tool.