On 20/07/2010 9:18 AM, Invisible wrote:
>
> I wasn't sure where the best place to measure from is. I know you can
> feel your pulse from *somewhere* in your wrist, but I wasn't sure
> exactly where.
>

Using the first two fingers on your right hand place them about one and 
a half to two inches below your left hand in the soft part between the 
line of your thumb and the tendons. When you press firmly but not hard 
you should be able to feel your pulse. If not lift your fingers and move 



> (I've never heard of it being measured from your neck. I especially like
> the way the instructions said "but don't press too hard". Um, why? What
> happens if you press too hard??)

You might restrict the flow of blood to one side of the brain. Duh! :-P

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Best Regards,
	Stephen

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