Tongue diagnosis is a very traditional and effective method which has been used to diagnose diseases for over two thousand years. Knowledge of tongue diagnosis is one of the unique treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this article I am going to share with you knowledge about tongue diagnosis. It will be a very […]

Palpation in Chinese medicine diagnosis includes two parts: general palpation of the body in the affected area and palpation of the pulse on the radial artery near the wrist. 1. What is general palpation of the body? This is the diagnosis method in which the practitioner uses their hands or fingers to palpate the affected […]

Questioning or Interrogation is where the Chinese medicine practitioner collects information about your condition and your body through asking questions. Through the questions the practitioner will ask about your current symptoms, as well as the history of the symptoms, the onset and development of your condition and your treatment history, your family history, lifestyle, living […]

Did you know that smells and sounds from your body can indicate certain problems with your internal organ function? They can sometimes also indicate ongoing health issues which you may not be aware of. Quite often my patients come to me with an unusual odour coming from their body, such as bad breath, or an unusual […]

Observational diagnosis is one of the four diagnosis methods used in Chinese medicine. Observational diagnosis consists of: observing the spirit, colour, body form; observing the tongue, face, five senses and skin; observing what is eliminated or secreted from the body. Some of these are not directly observed in the clinic but information about urine, stools […]