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      • Introduction to TCM Diagnostics
      • “Four Pillars Diagnosis” Methods
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      • Differentiation of Syndromes
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      • Introduction to Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion
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      • Tuina: Classic Chinese Massage
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      • Channels and Collaterals
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Category: Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Body Palpation(chu 触诊)-Palpation Technique

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There is palpation, feeling, light and heavy pressing, and tapping. Palpation is the use of the fingers or palm to feel the forehead, limbs, chest, or abdomen s...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Body Palpation(chu 触诊)-Methods of Palpation and Its Significance

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According to the purpose and regions of palpation, the doctor can ask the patient to sit or supinate and relax. The doctor can then touch, seek, and press the l...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Inquiry (Wen, 问诊)

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The practitioner will document certain answers of the patient to specific organized questions. Traditionally, these questions were organized into 12 categories ...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Auscultation and Olfaction(Wen, 闻诊)

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(1) Auscultation refers to listening to the quality of noises that the patient makes. The practitioner will take note of the tone and volume of the voice, payin...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Inspection of excretions

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Traditionally, a practitioner would gather information about the appearance of saliva, mucus, vomitus, stools, and urine through an inspection. In most cases, h...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Observation of the index fi nger of infants

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Up to the age of three, an inspection of the index finger of an infant may give some indications of the condition of the child. The index finger is divided into...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Observation of the extremities

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(a) Strong extremities with a normal muscle tonus are a sign of sufficient Qi, Blood, and body fluids. Swelling may be a sign of Dampness, excess, or deficiency...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Observation of the teeth and gums

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(a) The teeth are seen in TCM as an extension of the bones and are therefore related to the Kidneys.   (i) Good health will result in healthy teeth and gums tha...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Observation of the mouth

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(a) According to TCM theory, the mouth is related to the Stomach, while the lips refer to the Spleen. (b) Breathing through an open mouth is usually a sign of d...

Diagnostics/Introduction to TCM Diagnostics

Observation of the Ears

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The Zang that relates to the ears is the Kidneys. Therefore, it is possible to get an impression of the state of the Kidneys through observation of the ears. (a...

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