Quantum healing

Quantum healing is a form of alternative medicine that applies the principles of quantum mechanics to the process of healing. The term was coined by Deepak Chopra, a prominent figure in the field of alternative medicine, in his 1989 book Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine.

Overview

Quantum healing is based on the belief that the body has a 'quantum mechanical body' or 'body-field', and that health problems arise when this field is out of balance. Practitioners of quantum healing aim to restore balance to the body-field by applying quantum principles.

The concept of a 'quantum mechanical body' is not accepted by mainstream science, and quantum healing is often criticized as pseudoscience. However, proponents argue that it offers a holistic approach to health and wellness, and that it can complement conventional medical treatments.

Principles

Quantum healing is based on several key principles:

• Quantum entanglement: This principle suggests that particles can become 'entangled' such that the state of one particle can instantaneously affect the state of another, regardless of the distance between them. In the context of quantum healing, this is interpreted to mean that changes in the body-field can have immediate effects on the physical body.

• Observer effect: This principle holds that the act of observing a system can change the system. In quantum healing, this is taken to mean that the mind can influence the body, and that positive thinking can promote healing.

• Wave-particle duality: This principle suggests that all particles also have wave properties. In quantum healing, this is interpreted to mean that the body-field is a wave-like entity that can be influenced by other waves, such as those produced by thoughts or emotions.

Criticism

Quantum healing has been criticized by scientists and medical professionals for its lack of empirical evidence and its misuse of quantum physics. Critics argue that the principles of quantum mechanics do not apply at the macroscopic level of the human body, and that the claims made by proponents of quantum healing are not supported by scientific evidence.

See also

• Energy medicine
• Holistic health
• Mind-body interventions

References

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