Institute of energy medicine is an emerging field that educates its students in energy healing techniques to heal emotional and physical discomfort while increasing intuition and presence.
Non-Western medical systems describe five levels of life energy–earth, water, fire, air and ether–and their counterparts in Polarity Therapy are similar. According to quantum physics theory, each level corresponds with quantum levels of matter.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a Chinese medicine therapy which uses pressure applied to specific points on the body for therapeutic benefit. These pressure points correspond to pathways of energy known as meridians that circulate throughout our bodies to maintain balance. When these meridians become disrupted, this can cause pain, illness and imbalances within us – thus making acupressure an ideal therapy to use against various health issues.
One of the primary uses for acupressure is pain relief, accomplished through increasing blood flow and relaxing muscles. Acupressure also assists with soft tissue injuries by breaking down scar tissue and providing fresh blood circulation; and may help induce labor in some individuals.
Acupressure has long been used as a therapy to alleviate discomfort associated with cancer treatments and decrease nausea and vomiting, according to studies on chemotherapy patients who reported feeling less nausea after practicing acupressure.
To conduct acupressure, start by placing your thumb at the midpoint (center) between your eyebrows; this is the Extra-1 pressure point, thought to reduce stress and anxiety. Press down firmly for two to three minutes on this spot on both sides of your forehead until its effects take hold; consider moving your thumb in a circular motion while pressing. This can stimulate both brain activity and neurotransmitters that reduce production of stress hormones in the body.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Eastern medicine practice that involves inserting needles at strategic points on the body to treat pain and improve health. Acupuncture works by opening blocked energy channels and stimulating production of calming neurotransmitters; its needles ease back pain by relieving tension along the spine, reduce inflammation, relax tight muscles and boost circulation to promote healing; it even aids fertility by balancing hormones and increasing blood flow to reproductive organs.
An acupuncture session typically combines herbal therapy and massage. Your practitioner will initially gather information on your medical history and symptoms before performing an exam similar to physical examination and looking at your tongue as part of an assessment for internal organs health and energy levels.
Most energy healers believe that there exists an electromagnetic field surrounding the physical body. Scientists have provided evidence of such a biofield, including how certain large proteins within cells turn mechanical stimuli such as needle penetration or pressure on acupuncture points into electricity similar to when you press a cigarette lighter button and generate sparks.
Acupuncture and energy healing modalities like Reiki and tapping utilize the biofield to bring about self-healing processes within the body, working in concert with its four body systems: soul, mental, emotional and etheric bodies.
Tapping
Tapping, or Emotional Freedom Technique, is an EFT stress relief technique which involves stimulating meridian points on your body with fingertips to restore equilibrium and ease negative emotions. Tapping has proven successful at treating anxiety and PTSD symptoms while its practitioners believe all negative emotions stem from disturbances to our natural energy field.
All living things emit and absorb electromagnetic radiation, creating a magnetic field around your body that influences how you think and feel. Any disruption of this energy field can cause illness and pain; its existence is known as “qi” or life force and flows through channels known as meridians in your body to regulate nervous systems and promote relaxation.
Stress is one of the main contributors to modern health problems, including weight gain, sleep issues, pain management issues and gastrointestinal complaints. Therefore, finding effective techniques for relieving tension are vitally important for overall well-being; Dawson Church found that EFT tapping significantly decreased cortisol levels – one major stress hormone.
Emotional freedom tapping (EFT) is an easy yet powerful way to relieve stress and overcome fears or cravings. Simply focus on any issue or emotion you are currently feeling and tap gently on various acupressure points on the face and upper body using fingertips while saying words that promote self-love and acceptance as you tap.
Flower Essence Therapy
Flower essence therapy is an energy healing technique that works on your auric field and subtle energies to address emotional or spiritual imbalances that lead to physical disturbances. Flower essences may help ease emotional or spiritual difficulties which lead to physical issues; as an additional form of treatment they can also safely accompany chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatments; just be sure to inform your doctors as many flower essences contain small amounts of alcohol which could potentially compromise treatment results.
Flowers used to produce these drops of aromatherapy are preserved with water infused with brandy. People who take essence therapies typically experience greater emotional and spiritual well-being and an alleged boost to immunity as a result; however, British laws don’t allow essence therapists to make physical health claims about their treatments.
Deborah Hayes of Northbrook Florist takes snapdragon or chamomile drops when feeling anxious or overwhelmed to help regain control and manage life’s upheavals. Deborah is one of many physicians, psychotherapists and alternative healers that use flower essences in their practices; these remedies have shown to deepen connections between people, increase joy and optimism and provide a clearer vision of purpose and direction in life for many patients. They’ve even helped with depression relief, grief management and post-burnout recovery.
Shamanic Healing
Shamanism is an ancient healing practice that uses energy to improve physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Based on the belief that everything is made of energy and interconnected, during sessions shamans work with their client’s energy to clear blockages and promote healing – this method may help treat various conditions including pain management, depression anxiety and addiction.
Eastern medicine refers to vital energy as Qi (pronounced “chee”). Additionally, Prana in yoga and Ki in Reiki refer to this vital force that flows throughout both our bodies and universe. Energy work may help alleviate various conditions; however it must be remembered that healing cannot always happen immediately and magically.
Many people dismiss energy work because they perceive it to be intangible or supernatural, like magic. Others fear harm might result from it. Therefore, it’s crucial that we identify four limiting beliefs which prevent you from accepting these powerful modalities – we provide a step-by-step guide on how to overcome them so you can experience healing sessions online!
