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"Feel the pulse" by Dr Yang

Mar 28, 2023
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Dr Yang provided the local Chinese community with a unique medical service in honour of Women's Day on March 8th called "pulse diagnosis" or "pulse examination", also known as "feeling the pulse". This practice involves using the fingers to sense the pulse at different points on a patient's wrist to diagnose and treat various health conditions based on the overall state of the body's organs and systems.


"pulse diagnosis" or "pulse examination" is a medical technique in traditional Chinese medicine. However, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe assessing the mood or overall health of a community, business, or organization. It requires a perceptive approach, intuition, and the ability to read between the lines to understand the underlying attitudes and motivations of the people or entities being assessed. This process is commonly used in marketing, politics, and social commentary to gather information and insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.




 
 
 

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xdzhcs
xdzhcs
Sep 29

What a thoughtful piece—Dr. Yang’s work reminds us how ancient practices like pulse diagnosis can also serve as powerful metaphors for understanding the subtle undercurrents in a community or organization. I especially appreciated the point about “reading between the lines” to gauge underlying attitudes; it’s a skill that feels increasingly valuable in today’s fast-paced world. Sometimes, whether we’re assessing health or just trying to see something more clearly, we need the right tools to bring finer details into focus. That’s why I find it fascinating how modern approaches can enhance image quality—just as a skilled practitioner sharpens their perception, technology can help us uncover hidden layers of information.

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xin wang
xin wang
Aug 23

I went through ""Feel the pulse" by Dr Yang" just now, and a few points were immediately actionable for me. The part around 14k gold price per gram really stood out to me. This fits well with 14K gold price page for common jewelry melt value. Appreciate you publishing this.

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