How relevant are the diagnostic approach of traditional system, to the present diagnostic tools of the modern medicine?
Yes, if integrated, the modern with the ancient diagnostic approaches lot of benefit can be derived. The basic difference is, the most of the modern diagnostic tools are helpful in the determining the state of the disease in the system. Where as, by an ancient approach, one can monitor energy imbalances and determine the state id health of an individual at all stages and also can take preventive measures. As per the world Health organization the definition health is well being at physical, mental(emotional) and economical level, if they are good then only it is a perfect health. Health conditions are divided in to Healthy state, Sub Health state and Ill Health. Ancient diagnostic methods can be operated at all the three levels, where as modern ways determines only after the ill health condition sets into the system. So, far there are no instruments invented for the study the subtle pattern of vital energy flows for the diagnostic purpose. What are the materials Used? In ancient china,
