Different types of Energy Healing & Energy Medicine

What is energy healing?

Energy medicine has been around for thousands of years, but only in the last century or so have we had a chance to really explore its potential. With our new understanding about energy and how it affects us on a physical and emotional level comes many possibilities as well.

Energy medicine is a field of complementary therapy based on the interactions of the human energy field with other energy fields (human or other). The human body is surrounded by an energy field, and that imbalances in this field can lead to physical, mental, and emotional problems. Energy healing treatments aim to address these imbalances and restore the body's natural state of harmony.

There are many different types of energy healing, including Reiki, acupuncture, and Bach flower remedies. While energy healing is not typically considered mainstream medicine, many studies have shown that it can be effective for certain conditions. Energy healing is generally safe and side effects are rare. However, as with any alternative therapy, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider before starting treatment.

Here we explore some of the more popular forms of energy healing or energy medicine.

Homeopathy 

Homeopathy is a system of energy medicine that seeks to treat imbalances in the body by using energy from natural substances. Homeopathy was first developed in the 1790s by a German doctor called Samuel Hahnemann. It works with the body's subtle energy systems to promote healing. It is based on the principle that “like cures like” - that a substance that causes specific symptoms can also help to treat those symptoms.

Homeopathy is based on the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. The goal of homeopathy is to stimulate the body's own healing process by using energy from natural substances. Homeopathic remedies are prepared by diluting a substance in water or alcohol and then shaking it vigorously. The shaking process is thought to create an energy field that helps to restore balance to the body. Homeopathic remedies are used to treat a wide range of conditions, both physical and mental, including allergies, anxiety, depression, and common day-to-day illnesses such as cold and flu.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of energy healing that has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The practice involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. These points are believed to be located along energy pathways, or meridians, that flow through the body. By stimulating these points, practitioners can help to restore balance and harmony within the body. In addition to Needles, other energy-based therapies, such as cupping and moxibustion, may also be used in acupuncture. While acupuncture is often used to treat pain, it can also be effective for a variety of other conditions, such as anxiety, migraines, and nausea.

Chakra Healing 

Chakra healing is a type of energy healing that focuses on balancing and aligning the chakras, or energy centres, in the body. There are seven main chakras, each located along the spine. Each chakra is associated with a different physical, emotional, and spiritual aspect of well-being. When the chakras are out of balance, it can lead to physical, emotional, and mental health problems. Chakra healing aims to restore balance within the chakras, thus promoting overall health and well-being.

Chakra healing is based on the belief that energy flows through the body and that imbalances in this energy can lead to health problems. practitioners use a variety of techniques to cleanse, balance, and align the chakras. These may include energy work, sound therapy, aromatherapy, crystal therapy, and meditation. Chakra healing is often used in conjunction with other energy healing modalities such as Reiki.

Bach flower remedies

Bach Flower Remedies are a form of energy medicine that work with subtle energies in the body. They were created by Dr Bach in the 1930s after he witnessed the mind-body connection whilst working with patients. There are 38 different flower remedies, each using a specific high vibrational flower or tree. Each flower has its own unique pattern or energy field, which is transferred to water during preparation by heating either via boiling or leaving in the sun.

When we experience emotional disturbance or sickness, our energy can get out of balance and has a negative impact on us as a whole. The flower remedies work by bringing our bodies back into balance and reminding us how to be. They don’t give us something we don’t already have, they remind us of what we already know and who we already are. By selecting the right remedies, we can bring the body and emotions back into balance.

Reiki Healing

Reiki healing is a form of energy healing that has its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “ energy”. So, Reiki is actually “universal life energy”. This energy is what animates us and is all around us. It is the energy that flows through all living things. When our energy is low, we are more susceptible to illness and disease. Reiki healing works by channeling energy from the practitioner into the patient through touch. The idea is that this will help to balance the patient's energy and promote healing.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a form of energy healing which uses muscle testing to read a person’s body and detect unseen imbalances, energies or conditions. It combines knowledge from ancient Eastern medicine and modern Western understanding of neuroscience and anatomy physiology. Muscle testing measures the motor response of the central nervous system and through this process, reveals where there are imbalances in the body and identify areas of the body that are blocked or stressed. The Applied Kinesiology practice used today was founded by a man called Dr Goodheart in 1964. He became famous for being able to detect and solve health issues that traditional doctors couldn’t. This type of therapy looks at the body as a whole, whether it’s physical, emotional, nutritional, spiritual, it finds stress within the body that need to be corrected to achieve optimum wellness.

Energy Crystals

Energy crystals have been used for centuries for their healing properties. Crystal energy is thought to help balance the body's energy field and promote wellbeing. Energy crystals are used in a variety of ways, including in energy healing, meditation, and energy work. There are many different types of energy crystals, each with its own unique properties. Some of the most popular energy crystals include amethyst, quartz, and rose quartz. Energy crystals can be found in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. When choosing an energy crystal, it is important to consider your intention for using it.

Holistic healing is the future

Many people are looking for alternative ways to treat themselves, beyond conventional medicine. If you're one of them, you may be interested in exploring different types of energy healing such as reiki, homeopathy, Bach flower remedies and acupuncture. Each type of therapy has its own unique benefits that can help address a variety of issues. We hope this blog has provided a good introductory overview of the different types of treatment that can be explored.

At Mindful Remedies, we offer the full range of 38 Bach flower remedies which you can choose from to create your own personalised flower remedy blend. They can help correct any emotional imbalances and help improve your overall wellbeing. Shop our collection now and feel the difference for yourself!

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