03/24/2019
The pulse can be a great tool for better understanding the connection between body, mind, and lifestyle behaviors. To see how this works, let’s take a look at two cases of stress that commonly show up at the clinic:
1. If someone is stressed, and the pulse is strong, especially in the Liver position (see graphic above), the acupuncturist would then ask the patient the following questions:
* Do you typically experience your stress as anger, irritation and frustration frequently or easily?
* When stressed, do you get headaches?
* Does your stress tend to collect in your upper back, shoulders and neck?
* Do you tend to feel a lot more relaxed, happy and energized after exercise, and/or after a couple drinks?
These symptoms are all related to “excessive” functioning of the Liver and the Liver meridian.
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2. If someone is stressed, and the pulse is weak, especially in the Spleen/Stomach position, the acupuncturist would then ask the patient the following questions:
* Do you worry a lot, or have obsessive or ruminating thoughts?
* When stressed, do you get stomach issues?
* Does your stress tend to collect in your stomach and abdomen?
* Do you tend to feel even more tired after exercise, and sleepy and foggy headed after a couple drinks?
These symptoms are all related to “deficient” functioning of the Spleen/Stomach organs and Spleen/Stomach meridians.
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Reference: https://www.dc-acupuncture.com/
Edited by: YiYi Wellness Clinic
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