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Tongue, Pulse, Abdominal Diagnosis
According to Chinese Medicine, the observation of the tongue and palpation of the radial (wrist) pulses and abdomen provide insight to the functioning of the internal organs. Your tongue will be observed for color, shape, demarcations, coating, and moisture. Three fingers will be placed on each wrist to detect your pulse's strength, depth, rate, and overall quality. The abdomen is palpated for temperature, areas of laxity, tightness, hardness, pulsations, emptiness and fullness. What to Wear / Eat / Etc. Please wear relatively loose-fitting clothes. Pants should comfortably roll up to the knees, and shirt sleeves up to the elbows. Exam gowns are provided when necessary. You should not be intoxicated. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, and fragrances as other patients may be sensitive to the scent. |
The Questions
One difference between Chinese Medicine and modern Western medicine is the different questions that are asked during the initial and follow-up intakes. Inquiries into body systems that may seem unrelated to your current symptoms are included because they provide information about your constitutional tendencies and presenting patterns. How Many Treatments Will I Need? The answer is determined by several factors including how long your condition has been present, your overall health and strength, and other stressors present. An average course of treatment is 3-6 sessions over 3-6 weeks, at a frequency of 1-2 treatments per week. For seasonal tune-ups and easier to treat conditions, this course of treatment may be sufficient. For chronic illness and complex conditions, additional courses of treatment may be recommended. Patients should begin to feel some positive effects of Chinese Medicine within the initial course of treatment. |