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Secrets of the Pulse:
The Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis
Secrets of the Pulse: Showing the principles and application of Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis, this book springs from the ancient Vedic traditions as taught to Vasant Lad from guru to disciple, as well as his own clinical experiences and practice over the last 30 years. It provides a method by which anyone can learn to read his or her own pulse.
Thousands of years ago, Ayurveda described multiple levels of the radial pulse that could be used to interpret the status of the organs and systems of the body as well as the mental and physical constitutions of the individual. As the first text on pulse diagnosis for the Western student, this book provides a method by which anyone can learn to read his own pulse. Imbalances and potential disease states can be detected in their early stages, giving one the opportunity to correct them before they affect the quality of life. With practice and guidance, one can acquire the proficiency to use this knowledge to heal self and others.
This new edition contains revisions and expanded descriptions that developed in response to the questions and feedback of the many students and teachers who use this book in Ayurveda schools and clinics around the world.
Dr. Vasant Lad is an Ayurvedic physician who received the degree of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, (B.M.A.S.) from the University of Pune, in Pune, India in 1968 and the Master of Ayurvedic Science (M.A.Sc.) from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune, India in 1980. For 3 years he served as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India. He also held the position of Professor of Clinical Medicine for seven years at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine, where he was an instructor for many years. Vasant Lad's academic and practical training includes the study of allopathic medicine (Western medicine) and surgery as well as traditional Ayurveda.
Table of Contents
1) The art of reading the pulse.
2) Balance and imbalance, leveles seven and one.
3) Organ pulses, levels seven and one.
4) Subtypes of the Doshas through the pulses, level three.
5) The examination of te biological tissues, level five.
6) The subtle refined essences of the tissues, level four.
7) The mental constitution and the present flow od consciouness, level six and two.
8) The effects of gemstones and crystals on the pulse.
9) Other pulse types and pulse prognosis.
Pulse Diagnosis Chart
This 8.5" X 11" double sided laminated chart shows the patients hands from the doctors perspective, making learning pulse diagnosis much easier. The chart contains list the pulse location on both right and left hand with Chinese name.
Placement of the doctors fingers for reading the pulse.
A brief description of the pulse charateristics on the front with a detailed description of the 28 pulse characteristics on the back of the chart.
Influences that affect the pulse such as seasonal changes.