Energy medicine
Energy Medicine
Energy medicine (pronounced: /ˈɛnərdʒi ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a branch of alternative medicine that focuses on the use of an individual's inherent energy fields to promote wellness and healing. The term is often associated with practices that aim to manipulate "biofields" by applying pressure and/or manipulating the body by placing the hands in, or through, these fields.
Etymology
The term "energy medicine" is derived from the words "energy" and "medicine". "Energy" (from the Greek energeia, meaning activity or operation) in this context refers to the life force or vital energy that is believed to flow through the body, while "medicine" (from the Latin mederi, meaning to heal) refers to the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
Related Terms
- Biofield therapies: These are intended to affect energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the human body. Examples include Reiki and Therapeutic Touch.
- Bio-electromagnetic-based therapies: These involve the unconventional use of electromagnetic fields, such as pulsed fields, magnetic fields, or alternating-current or direct-current fields.
- Acupuncture: A form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
- Qigong: A holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training.
- Chakra: In Indian spiritual traditions, the chakras are considered to be energy points or nodes in the subtle body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Energy medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Energy medicine
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