Fw: meridian synergy analysis devices

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In a message dated 06/11/2001 8:27:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

hmccollum writes:

 

<< We want to take a few minutes of your time to introduce you a very

important device called Meridian Synergy Analysis device (MSAD). This system

with a computer window interface can do ailment diagnosis, nutrition status

analysis, meridian energy analysis, treatment proposal, nutrition

recommendations and much more. It is mentor, a necessity and lifetime

companion for holistic health practitioner >>

 

I'm not sure if I am thinking about the same device, but my doctor used to

use something that sounds like this. She was an internist and allergist.

She had a computer that had metal probes attached to it. She would place

these probes on acupuncture points ... the computer would then chart

blockages in energy flow. It did give information on foods that were causing

problems, metals in the body, all kinds of things. She swore by it ...

stating that it helped her tremendously with some of her more difficult

patients, even helping her to save a man from having to endure a liver

transplant. Unfortunately, she lost her medical license because of it. At

least that's what appeared to be the case. I know the law suit imposed on

her revolved around it's use. I suspect that they are not " approved " .

 

From my perspective, I don't believe that it helped me that much. I made

gradual improvement under her care but am not convinced that this device had

anything to do with it. I believe that it may be accurate, but without fully

understanding it's implications, treatment would fall short. My doctor did

not have any background in Chinese medicine, therefore could not possibly be

able to utilize the information to the best of her ability. Just my opinion.

 

Lynn

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>I believe that it may be accurate, but without fully

>understanding it's implications, treatment would fall short. My doctor did

>not have any background in Chinese medicine, therefore could not possibly

>be

>able to utilize the information to the best of her ability. Just my

>opinion.

 

This is just one of the reasons why doctors and all acupunturists need a

background in TCM. If something like this does work, the healer is not

going to be able to begin to get the full use of it without at least a basic

background in TCM. At the very least healers should be able to do a TCM

tongue diagnosis and a bare basics TCM pulse diagnosis.

 

I try to be realistic. Becoming really good at pulse diagnosis can take

years. In the meantime, what is possible for healers? The bare basics of

TCM pulse diagnosis. By this I mean start with what is easiest to learn and

start using that. The easiest consideration is slow vs. fast pulse. A fast

pulse usually indicates Heat in the body (unless the person is obese,

dehydrated, has certain breathing problems, etc.). A slow pulse usually

indicates Cold in the body (unless the person is a well-conditioned

athelete).

 

Start with what is easiest to learn and start using that. Then master

something else. Step by step. The next step might be floating vs. sinking.

A floating pulse is one which is felt the most strongly with the least

pressure. Increase the pressure on the wrist, and the pulse weakens. Let

up on the pressure and the pulse gets stronger. A floating pulse usually

indicates attack by an Exterior Pernicious Evil (though if it's also weak it

can indicate Yin or Blood Deficiency, or if strong, can indicate Interior

Wind).

 

A sinking pulse is one which can be felt the strongest with the most

pressure on the wrist. Let up on the pressure, and the pulse feels weaker.

Increase the pressure, and the pulse gets stronger. A sinking pulse

indicates an Interior problem.

 

So far you're learned two pairs: Fast tends to mean Heat and slow tends

to mean Cold, and floating tends to mean Exterior and sinking tends to mean

Interior. Does these two pairs remind readers of something? The most basic

of the TCM analysis approaches, the 8 Principal Patterns (Hot/Cold,

Exterior/Interior, Excess/Deficiency, and Yang/Yin.)

 

The next step might be to learn weak vs. strong. Most healthcare

professionals have an idea of what weak and strong pulses feel like. Weak

and strong have a special definition in TCM. A weak pulse is one that can

only be felt at one level of pressure. Let up on the pressure or increase

it, and the pulse disappears. In addition, it may be hard to feel at any

level. A strong pulse is one that can be felt clearly no matter how much

pressure is applied though it may be strongest at one pressure. In general,

a weak pulse points to Deficiency and a strong pulse points to Excess.

There are some finer points to interpreting a weak pulse than a strong

pulse, but these will come with experience and practice.

 

>transplant. Unfortunately, she lost her medical license because of it. At

>least that's what appeared to be the case. I know the law suit imposed on

>her revolved around it's use. I suspect that they are not " approved " .

 

This is another reason for MDs and DOs to learn pulse and tongue analysis.

They don't have to worry about a piece of equipment being approved or

unapproved for use. They quietly can gather information while performing

tasks that MDs and DOs routinely perform: Taking the pulse and looking at

the tongue. It's just that they're gathering more information than MDs or

DOs usually gather and are able to make better use of their observations. I

also want to point out that in the past Western MDs were far more

sophisticated about pulses than they are today. Back in the days before

modern medical equipment, doctors became very sophisticated about qualities

of pulses. This was taught plus got developed in the course of a medical

career. Modern medical equipment can be a godsend and help save a lot more

lives than would be saved, but only if the healer doesn't overrely on the

equipment or allow it to get between her/him and the client. There is also

is a lot to be said for developing one's powers of observation and

developing faith in oneself and one's abilities. Only then can the best use

be gotten from the equipment.

 

Victoria

 

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