Secrets of the Pulse: The Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis

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.  This book presents this ancient art and provides a method by which anyone can learn to read his or her 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 book gives guidelines to think about various ways of feeling, reading and gathering information through the pulse.  It is quite difficult to put subjective experience into words.  It is an attempt to express these simple ways of feeling the pulse.