Constitution is a main diagnostic module for VedaPulse Professional system. It is designed to identify the constitution type from the perspective of Ayurvedic, Chinese medicine, as well as modern approaches in physiology. Watch a video presentation of the module's capabilities by the author and chief developer of the VedaPulse technology, Dr. Oleg Sorokin.
Module contains 2 tabs: Balance (Ayurveda), Syndromes (TCM).
Balance is one of the most important indicators, which is calculated by the VedaPulse Professional software. This chart reflects the balance of 3 doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha from the position of Ayurveda, taking into account their physiological equivalents.
For those who are not familiar with the Ayurveda, Dosha can be represented as their physiological equivalents:
The physiological equivalents of Vata Dosha — central nervous regulation, central and segmental sympathetic regulation, ergotrophic zones of the hypothalamus.
The physiological equivalents of Pitta Dosha — systemic endocrine regulation of metabolism mainly by hormones of the catabolic spectrum (pituitary and effector glands), the level of metabolism and thermoregulation, hormones of catabolic action (adrenaline).
The physiological equivalents of Kapha Dosha — the immune system, lymphatic system, local tissue endocrine regulation system, anabolic hormones (insulin, growth hormone, steroids), parasympathetic nervous system, biological secretions production systems (cerebrospinal fluid, lymph, synovia), all mucous membranes.
Ranges:
- 0-1 (yellow) — cachexia (kshaya), high chance of physiological disorders
- 1-2 (light green) — tendency to exhaustion, possible functional disorders
- 2-4 (green) — normal (when all 3 doshas are within this range, it is tridosha state)
- 4-5 (light green) — tendency to aggravation, biochemical and psychosomatic stage of disease development;
- 5-7 (pale red) — aggravation, functional and clinical stage of disease development, imbalance state, high chance of physiological disorders
- 7-8,5 (red) — strong aggravation, in which crisis manifestations and a violation of the structure of organs and systems are possible
This tab also contains information about the characteristics of the pulse: Vega (rate), Tala (rhythm), Bala (strength), Tapamana – temperature of pulse (strength of the digestive fire, Agni), which reflect the signs of Prakriti in the pulse.
Gunas sub tab reflects the state of the 3 Mental Gunas – Sattva, Rajas, Tamas – and their connection with Doshas.
Sattvic type – Sattvic type is less susceptible to diseases than others, nature is harmonious and easily adaptable. Strives for balance and peace of mind, thereby depriving the disease of mental causes. People of this type are attentive to others and take care of themselves. They take life as a necessary experience and try to benefit from everything, including illness.
Rajasic type – Rajasic type are usually endowed with great energy, but they can "burn" themselves with excessive activity. Their symptoms of the disease are usually acute, recovery is possible if the correct therapeutic measures are applied. They are impatient and inconsistent in the treatment of the disease and do not want to waste time for the sake of their recovery or take responsibility for it. They prefer to blame others for their illnesses.
Tamasic type – Tamasic type is mostly prone to prolonged, chronic diseases, including immunopathological ones. Their energy and emotions tend to stagnate. Generally, diseases become deeply rooted, torpid and difficult to treat. People of this type do not seek to get the necessary treatment; they leave everything to chance. Their hygiene is usually at a low level. They perceive their illness as fate and do not use any methods that could help them.
In the example on the right, you can see that the patient has the dominance of Tamas guna and the manifestation of Kapha in Tamas.
Prana-Tejas-Ojas are three important energies/substances/quintessences that determine energy balance, state of the endocrine system and immunity:
- Prana indicates energy levels.
- Tejas reflects the state of the endocrine system.
- Ojas reflects the state of immunity.
The program evaluates trends (decrease, normal, increase) and determines which of them is characteristic of the patient's Prana, Tejas and Ojas at a given time.
The graph shows the balance of 3 elements from the perspective of Chinese medicine: Wind, Heat and Dampness. The tab contains a fully automated description of 9 TCM syndromes (constitutional features, manifestations, psychological characteristics, adaptability) with a list of diseases for each of the Syndromes:
Excess of Dampness Syndrome — the predisposition to diabetes mellitus, early cognitive dysfunction, angina pectoris, hyperproliferative processes, etc.
Blood stagnation Syndrome — the hemostasis system misfunctioning (increased clotting, thick blood), gynecological diseases (with a tendency to fibromyomas), IBS syndrome with functional pain, bloating, stagnation in the lungs, chest congestion, shortness of breath, chest and heart pain, etc.
Qi Stagnation Syndrome — depression, dryness of the Tsang organs, insomnia, functional diseases of the nervous system, a feeling of "lump in the throat", fear, etc.
Yang Excess Syndrome (stagnant fever) — hypertension, heart attacks, strokes, acne, damaged body fluids, dysphoria.
Damp Heat Syndrome — furuncles, jaundice (heat and fire syndromes).
Deficiency (emptiness) of Yin Syndrome – manifestations of dry heat with Yin damage, or Yin damage as a result of the disease, early signs of aging and withering of the skin, a tendency to hormonal diseases, dehydration.
Deficiency (emptiness) of Qi Syndrome — general debility and weakness of the protective forces provoke frequent colds, a tendency to visceroptosis (internal organs prolapse), general exhaustion, etc.
Deficiency (emptiness) of Yang Syndrome — shivering, cooling of limbs, diarrhea, slow pulse, as well as a tendency to hyperproliferative processes, impotence, etc.
Blood deficiency (emptiness) Syndrome — empty heat with further Yin and blood damage, atopic and dystrophic dry dermatitis, blood damage as a result of physical and mental overload.
Who will benefit from using this module?
Constitution is helpful for every practitioner, who use methods of traditional (holistic) medicine in their practice: