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Energy Healing by Jeff Palmer
Energy healing is a very widely used term for any form of healing which balances, rejuvenates, or restores the
levels of energy in the body. The principles of energy healing are rooted in the belief that in addition to
biological and bio-chemical systems, the human body consists of a system of subtle energies. Most often
referred to in the West as universal life energy or bio-energy it is referred to as various names among other
cultures; in India it is known as prana, the Japanese know it as qi; in Hebrew it is called ruah, the Chinese refer
to it as ki, in Hawaii it is referred to as mana or ti.
Energy healers believe that this universal energy flows through the body in recognizable patterns. This energy
extends beyond the surface of the body and creates an energy field, also known as an aura or bio-field. When
an individual’s energy patterns are balanced and free flowing, a healthy life can be enjoyed. When the energy
field becomes disrupted, weakened or blocked, however, the symptoms of physical and emotional damage can
occur. Prolonged disturbances in an individual’s energy field can lead to chronic pain, disease and emotional
disturbances.
Many mainstream health systems have employed the life energy principle within their healing methods. Well
known healing techniques such as chiropractic healing, shiatsu massage, acupuncture, osteopathy,
acupressure, naturopathy, reiki, touch therapy and several others, employ various forms of energy field or life
force principles in the treatment and diagnosis of patients. Traditional health care providers increasingly offer
these healing techniques as a compliment to orthodox medical care.
Energy healing works by reconfiguring the energy that exists within and around all living things. Energy
manipulation performed by a practitioner corrects imbalances and blockages in the flow of life energies through
the body. The reconfiguring of life energy is commonly performed with the hands, in some cases it is carried out
remotely. Life energy also acts as a catalyst to accelerate the natural healing process of the body. When life
energy is applied to the unhealthy part of the body the rate of recovery or healing is increased.
Practices such as, qi-gong, tai-chi, yoga and focused meditation also involve the perception, manipulation and
direction of universal life energy within the body. Additionally, thought field therapy incorporates similar
methods for establishing and maintaining emotional well being.
Does Energy Healing Really Work?
The thousands of energy healing recipients who have benefited from the practice would answer in the
affirmative. Is there any scientific data to back up these claims? Admittedly, energy healing techniques have not
been the focus of a great deal of government funded research; however, the studies hat have been performed
lend credibility to the effectiveness of this method of healing.
For instance, the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine published a review of clinical trials concerning
various types of alternative healing methods. Energy healing was found to be the most effective practice,
producing statistically significant results in 65 percent of the test subjects.
To put this finding into perspective, many drugs in use today fail to achieve a response rate higher than 50
percent in clinical trials.
One of the most complete studies of research showing the effectiveness of energy healing comes from
psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel J. Benor. Dr. Benor surveyed all such research and studies made prior to 1990. They
consisted of research performed on, cells, yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, plants, animals and humans. Of the 131
controlled experiments on spiritual, psychic, prayer or psi healing, over 50% showed statistically significant
results. In 56 of the studies performed, there was less than a 1 in a 100 possibility that positive results were due
to chance.
Perhaps the most significant evidence of the effectiveness of energy healing techniques stems from the
growing number of people seeking such treatments. It is doubtful that a practice with limited benefits would
continue to attract so much interest.
About the Author: Dr.Jeffry R. Palmer Ph.D. Is the author of "Judo for the Soul - The Art of Psychic Self
Defence", as well as numerous articles and papers relating to metaphysics and the study of paranormal
phenomena. Further information about Dr. Palmer and his books can be found at http://the-psychic-detective.
com/Judo-For-The-Soul.htm
levels of energy in the body. The principles of energy healing are rooted in the belief that in addition to
biological and bio-chemical systems, the human body consists of a system of subtle energies. Most often
referred to in the West as universal life energy or bio-energy it is referred to as various names among other
cultures; in India it is known as prana, the Japanese know it as qi; in Hebrew it is called ruah, the Chinese refer
to it as ki, in Hawaii it is referred to as mana or ti.
Energy healers believe that this universal energy flows through the body in recognizable patterns. This energy
extends beyond the surface of the body and creates an energy field, also known as an aura or bio-field. When
an individual’s energy patterns are balanced and free flowing, a healthy life can be enjoyed. When the energy
field becomes disrupted, weakened or blocked, however, the symptoms of physical and emotional damage can
occur. Prolonged disturbances in an individual’s energy field can lead to chronic pain, disease and emotional
disturbances.
Many mainstream health systems have employed the life energy principle within their healing methods. Well
known healing techniques such as chiropractic healing, shiatsu massage, acupuncture, osteopathy,
acupressure, naturopathy, reiki, touch therapy and several others, employ various forms of energy field or life
force principles in the treatment and diagnosis of patients. Traditional health care providers increasingly offer
these healing techniques as a compliment to orthodox medical care.
Energy healing works by reconfiguring the energy that exists within and around all living things. Energy
manipulation performed by a practitioner corrects imbalances and blockages in the flow of life energies through
the body. The reconfiguring of life energy is commonly performed with the hands, in some cases it is carried out
remotely. Life energy also acts as a catalyst to accelerate the natural healing process of the body. When life
energy is applied to the unhealthy part of the body the rate of recovery or healing is increased.
Practices such as, qi-gong, tai-chi, yoga and focused meditation also involve the perception, manipulation and
direction of universal life energy within the body. Additionally, thought field therapy incorporates similar
methods for establishing and maintaining emotional well being.
Does Energy Healing Really Work?
The thousands of energy healing recipients who have benefited from the practice would answer in the
affirmative. Is there any scientific data to back up these claims? Admittedly, energy healing techniques have not
been the focus of a great deal of government funded research; however, the studies hat have been performed
lend credibility to the effectiveness of this method of healing.
For instance, the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine published a review of clinical trials concerning
various types of alternative healing methods. Energy healing was found to be the most effective practice,
producing statistically significant results in 65 percent of the test subjects.
To put this finding into perspective, many drugs in use today fail to achieve a response rate higher than 50
percent in clinical trials.
One of the most complete studies of research showing the effectiveness of energy healing comes from
psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel J. Benor. Dr. Benor surveyed all such research and studies made prior to 1990. They
consisted of research performed on, cells, yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, plants, animals and humans. Of the 131
controlled experiments on spiritual, psychic, prayer or psi healing, over 50% showed statistically significant
results. In 56 of the studies performed, there was less than a 1 in a 100 possibility that positive results were due
to chance.
Perhaps the most significant evidence of the effectiveness of energy healing techniques stems from the
growing number of people seeking such treatments. It is doubtful that a practice with limited benefits would
continue to attract so much interest.
About the Author: Dr.Jeffry R. Palmer Ph.D. Is the author of "Judo for the Soul - The Art of Psychic Self
Defence", as well as numerous articles and papers relating to metaphysics and the study of paranormal
phenomena. Further information about Dr. Palmer and his books can be found at http://the-psychic-detective.
com/Judo-For-The-Soul.htm