DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
The Interview
“The exterior reflects the interior.” This is the guiding
principle in diagnosis. Traditional Chinese Medicine
practitioners utilize many parts of the body which are
directly accessible by touch or sight.
Since the balance of the whole organism is the basis of the
medicine, a useful diagnosis will account for the condition of
all parts (and their relationships) of the human being. This
requires gathering enough information to understand the context
of the person. Listening to both what is said and how it’s said
are also of primary importance. The examination is thus very
thorough and includes an extensive interview.
Questioning
The interview is of prime importance. It is how the majority
of signs and symptoms of the specific complaint and underlying
systemic imbalance are discovered and classified. The interview
is often referred to as The 10 Questions. In reality there are
approximately 10 categories and 100 questions. If you have
already filled out the Online Diagnosis questionnaire you’ll
probably recognize the “10 Categories” below
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TEMPERATURE
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URINE
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PERSPIRATION
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THIRST
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DIGESTION
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APPETITE
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SLEEP ENERGY
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REPRODUCTION
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EXERCISE
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STOOLS (feces)
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