Energy Medicine

1. Energy is the foundation of health and vitality

E = mc2

Energy permeates everything. Einstein's famous equation demonstrates that even matter is a form of congealed energy. In the human body, energy is not just the force that causes your heart to beat and your lungs to breathe, but also the intelligence that orchestrates millions of biological actions every second. This energy, often referred to as "qi" or "chi" in Chinese medicine, is the life force that sustains and animates us.

Energy medicine is based on the premise that by working with the body's energies, we can promote healing, health, and vitality. It combines rational knowledge with intuitive understanding of the energies in the body and the environment. By focusing on your body as a living system of energy, you can begin to realize that the technology for powerful energy interventions is already inherent in your hands and in your being.

Types of energy in the body:

• Electrical energy (movement of electrons and protons)
• Electromagnetic energy (fields and waves)
• Subtle energy (not yet detectable by scientific instruments)

2. The body's energy systems can be balanced and optimized

Your body is designed to heal itself.

Self-healing is innate. The human body possesses an extraordinary ability to maintain its health and overcome illness. However, modern life often interferes with this natural capacity, and our conscious involvement in our health is required if we are to truly prosper. Energy medicine provides tools and techniques to assist the body's self-healing mechanisms.

By understanding and working with the body's energy systems, we can create an internal environment conducive to health and healing. The book outlines nine major energy systems:

• Meridians
• Chakras
• Aura
• Electrics
• Celtic Weave
• Basic Grid
• Five Rhythms
• Triple Warmer
• Radiant Circuits

Each of these systems plays a unique role in maintaining health and vitality. By learning to balance and optimize these systems, we can enhance our overall well-being and resilience against illness and stress.

3. Energy testing provides insight into the body's needs

Energy testing is biofeedback without the gadgets.

Muscle testing reveals energy flow. Energy testing, also known as muscle testing, is a method for assessing the flow of energy through the body's systems. It provides a tangible way to communicate with the body's energies and determine what it needs. This technique can be used to evaluate the impact of foods, supplements, or environmental factors on your energy field.

Energy testing involves applying gentle pressure to a muscle while introducing a stimulus. The muscle's response (strong or weak) provides information about how that stimulus affects the body's energy. While it may seem subjective, numerous studies have shown correlations between muscle testing results and other physiological measures.

Key points about energy testing:

• Can be learned quickly and used without special equipment
• Provides immediate feedback about the body's energy state
• Helps identify imbalances in meridians and other energy systems
• Can be used to determine which foods or supplements are beneficial
• Requires practice to become proficient and reliable

4. Chakras are energy centers that influence physical and emotional well-being

I see and sense other people's energies as rhythms and oscillations, frequencies and flows, jolts and currents, colorful swirls and geometric patterns.

Chakras are spinning vortexes of energy. The chakra system consists of seven major energy centers aligned along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. By working with the chakras, we can influence our health, emotions, and personal growth.

The seven main chakras and their primary associations:

1. Root chakra: Survival, grounding, physical needs
2. Sacral chakra: Creativity, sexuality, emotions
3. Solar plexus chakra: Personal power, self-esteem
4. Heart chakra: Love, compassion, relationships
5. Throat chakra: Communication, self-expression
6. Third eye chakra: Intuition, insight, wisdom
7. Crown chakra: Spiritual connection, higher consciousness

Techniques for balancing and clearing the chakras, such as visualization, sound healing, and hands-on energy work, can help address physical and emotional issues associated with each center.

5. Meridians are energy pathways that connect and regulate bodily functions

The meridians not only feed vital energies to their related organs, they also reflect any pathological disturbance in those organs, thus providing physicians with a convenient and highly accurate tool for diagnosis as well as therapy.

Meridians are energy highways. The meridian system consists of 14 main pathways that transport energy throughout the body. These channels connect the surface of the body to the internal organs and systems, playing a crucial role in maintaining health and balance. Disruptions in the flow of energy through the meridians can lead to physical and emotional imbalances.

Working with the meridians involves:

• Tracing: Following the pathway of each meridian with your hands
• Tapping: Stimulating specific acupuncture points along the meridians
• Stretching: Performing exercises that open and balance the meridians
• Flushing: Clearing stagnant energy from the meridians

Understanding the meridian system allows for targeted interventions to address specific health concerns and promote overall well-being. The book provides detailed instructions for working with each meridian and its associated organs and functions.

6. The aura and other subtle energy fields protect and inform the body

The aura is a multilayered sphere of energy that emanates from your body and interacts with the atmosphere of the Earth.

Subtle energy fields surround and permeate us. The aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds the body, acting as a protective shield and an antenna for energy exchange with the environment. Other subtle energy fields, such as the Celtic Weave and the Basic Grid, provide additional layers of support and information for the body's energy systems.

These fields play important roles in our health and well-being:

• Protection from harmful environmental energies
• Filtering and attracting beneficial energies
• Storing information about our physical and emotional states
• Facilitating communication between different parts of the body
• Supporting the structure and function of physical tissues

Techniques for working with the aura and other subtle fields include:

• Scanning: Detecting imbalances or disruptions in the energy field
• Clearing: Removing stagnant or negative energies
• Strengthening: Reinforcing the protective qualities of the field
• Weaving: Enhancing the connections between different energy systems

7. Pain can be alleviated through energy techniques

Pain is a sensation, a perception, an emotion, a cognition, a motivation, and an energy.

Energy work can relieve pain. Pain is a complex experience involving both physical and emotional components. Energy medicine offers a variety of techniques for addressing pain that don't rely on medications or invasive procedures. These methods work by releasing blocked energy, stimulating the body's natural pain-relieving mechanisms, and addressing the underlying energetic imbalances that contribute to pain.

Some effective energy techniques for pain relief include:

• Tapping specific acupuncture points
• Tracing meridians associated with the painful area
• Clearing and balancing the chakras
• Using magnets to influence the body's electromagnetic field
• Employing the "pain chasing" technique to move energy along meridians

By approaching pain from an energetic perspective, it's possible to not only alleviate symptoms but also address the root causes of discomfort and promote overall healing.

8. Environmental energies impact our health and can be managed

Our modern world began a little over a hundred years ago when Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric lamp.... Today, we swim in a sea of energy that is almost totally man-made.

We are immersed in electromagnetic fields. The proliferation of electronic devices and power systems has dramatically altered the electromagnetic environment in which we live. While these technologies have brought many benefits, they also pose potential health risks due to their effects on our body's energy systems.

Some sources of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that can affect our health:

• Power lines and electrical wiring
• Cell phones and wireless devices
• Computers and other electronic equipment
• Fluorescent lighting
• Microwave ovens

To mitigate the potential negative effects of EMFs:

• Use protective devices such as EMF shielding
• Limit exposure to electronic devices when possible
• Ground yourself by spending time in nature
• Use energy techniques to strengthen your body's resilience
• Consider the placement of electrical devices in your living and working spaces

By being aware of environmental energies and taking steps to manage our exposure, we can support our body's natural energy systems and promote better health.

9. Habit fields shape our behaviors and can be reprogrammed

Fields of habit seem to be of a different order than the meridians, chakras, basic grid, aura, Celtic weave, triple warmer, and radiant circuits. Those all fluctuate with your mood, health, and circumstances. Your habit field, however, like your primary rhythm, is more steadfast and more pervasive.

Habits are energetic patterns. The concept of habit fields suggests that our behaviors and physiological patterns are influenced by subtle organizing energies that give form to our biological systems. These fields are more stable than other energy systems and can be challenging to change. However, by understanding and working with habit fields, we can create lasting positive changes in our health and behavior.

Techniques for reprogramming habit fields:

• Visualization and intention-setting
• Energy psychology methods (e.g., Emotional Freedom Techniques)
• Repetition of new, desired behaviors
• Working with the Triple Warmer meridian, which governs habits
• Using affirmations and positive self-talk

By consciously shifting our habit fields, we can support lasting changes in our health, emotions, and behaviors. This approach recognizes that true transformation often requires addressing the underlying energetic patterns that shape our lives.

Last updated: September 8, 2024