Pulse Diagnostics
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/pulse-diagnostics/
By Mark Crislip
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been praised for its advanced diagnostic techniques, especially pulse diagnosis. This article humorously critiques the scientific validity of these methods, using a personal anecdote about a dog with an irregular heartbeat to illustrate the complexities and inconsistencies of TCM pulse diagnosis. The author compares TCM to Western medicine, highlighting the latter’s reliance on technology and evidence-based practices. The piece also touches on the broader use of pulse diagnosis in other traditional medical systems and the challenges of integrating these ancient methods with modern medical science.