{"product_id":"chinese-pulse-diagnosis-a-contemporary-approach-9780939616251","title":"Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003ePulse diagnosis  one of the jewels of traditional Chinese medicine  is a profoundly subtle instrument for the early diagnosis and prevention of disease. Yet far too often  in the haste of modern education and practice  it has become a neglected art. Chinese Pulse Diagnosis offers a clear and practical path toward a much deeper understanding of this traditional diagnostic method  while recasting its interpretation in the context of our own times. The book is organized in seventeen chapters  which are presented in an advancing hierarchy of complexity. The early chapters consider such general issues as terminology  classification of pulse qualities  historical comparisons of positions and depths  the effects of age and gender  and a methodology for taking the pulse. The middle chapters provide an in-depth look at each of the individual pulse qualities  identified by felt sensation based on such characteristics as rate and rhythm  stability  volume  depth  size  and shape. The types of pathology associated with each of the qualities are also discussed. Later chapters examine the significance of the qualities when found across the entire pulse  or large segments of the pulse (left or right side  across the burners)  and at different depths. The relationship of the various pulse qualities to psychology and prognosis are addressed in separate chapters. A final summary chapter on interpretation  supported with case histories  draws everything together to show how this information can be formulated into a rational diagnosis. Key information in the book is organized and richly illustrated in over one hundred tables and graphic drawings. Individual chapter tables of contents and extensive indexes provide convenient access to every aspect of this important subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279857016885,"sku":"ByrdShop_0939616254","price":340.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780939616251.jpg?v=1780613983","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/chinese-pulse-diagnosis-a-contemporary-approach-9780939616251","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}