What Is Pulse and How Can Ayurveda Use Pulse Diagnosis to Detect Health Imbalances Naturally? - #16051

I recently visited an Ayurvedic practitioner, and during my consultation, they checked my pulse by placing three fingers on my wrist. They spent several minutes carefully feeling the rhythm and told me about imbalances in my body that I had not even mentioned. This got me curious about how pulse diagnosis works in Ayurveda and what it reveals about a person’s health. From what I understand, pulse is not just about heart rate but also about the flow of energy, dosha imbalances, and overall vitality. But what I do not fully understand is how different pulse types indicate different health conditions. How can an Ayurvedic doctor tell if I have digestive issues, stress, or low immunity just by reading my pulse? I have heard that in Ayurveda, there are three types of pulse—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—each corresponding to different doshas. But what does that mean in practical terms? Can checking the pulse help diagnose serious illnesses before symptoms appear, or is it mainly used to understand overall well-being? I also wonder if it is possible to check my own pulse at home and get any useful insights. Are there specific times of day when the pulse is most accurate? Does it change based on food intake, stress, or sleep quality? Since I am interested in balancing my health naturally, I want to know if Ayurveda offers remedies based on pulse readings. If an Ayurvedic doctor finds an imbalance, do they recommend herbs, diet changes, or lifestyle modifications tailored to my pulse type? If anyone has had an Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis, I would love to hear what they learned from it and whether the recommended treatments helped. I want to understand how Ayurveda’s approach to reading the pulse differs from modern medical tests and whether it provides deeper insights into long-term health.