Polarity
Polarity (medicine)
Polarity (pronounced poh-lar-i-tee) in the context of medicine refers to the property of having two opposite or contrasting characteristics or tendencies, particularly in relation to the body's energy systems.
Etymology
The term 'polarity' originates from the Latin word 'polaritas', which means 'opposite'. In the medical context, it was first used in the mid-20th century by Dr. Randolph Stone, who developed a comprehensive system of healing called Polarity Therapy.
Definition
In medicine, polarity is often used to describe the balance or imbalance of the body's bioenergetic fields. This can refer to the positive and negative charges in the body's cells, the balance of yin and yang in traditional Chinese medicine, or the balance of the five elements in Ayurveda.
Related Terms
- Polarity Therapy: A form of alternative medicine that uses touch, verbal interaction, exercise, nutrition and other methods to balance the body's energy systems.
- Bioenergetics: The study of the transformation of energy in living organisms.
- Yin and Yang: In traditional Chinese medicine, yin and yang are opposite and complementary principles in nature.
- Ayurveda: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Polarity
- Wikipedia's article - Polarity
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