What are Energy-Based Therapies? (And How Can They Help You?)

Energy-based therapies—also called vibrational or biofield therapy—use the power of touch to promote healing in the body. Many of these therapies have been practiced for centuries and are sometimes misunderstood. Those who have experienced the power of these natural therapies will attest to their ability to help with a variety of ailments.

The three main components of energy medicine are chakras, meridians, and auras. Chakras have seven main energy centres and two smaller ones. Each chakra has a function that is physical, emotional, or mental and associated with a gland in the body. Meridians run along the body including arms and legs. Acupuncturists use the meridians to know where to place the needles. Auras surround the body. Some people say they can see halos or energy fields around saint's pictures. This is considered an aura. 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been a staple of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years. The Chinese believe Chi (Qi) circulates through energy tracts, and a blockage in these energy tracts causes pain or illness. Acupuncture points are supposed to open these blockages and restore health to the individual. Acupuncture has been known to help people suffering from tendonitis, high blood pressure, asthma, infertility, muscle spasms, and addiction.

Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi and Qigong also originated in Chinese medicine. Both are exercises that consist of slow fluid movements. While performing the moves, you do breathing exercises to release stress from the body and mind. Tai Chi promotes the flow of Chi, leaving the person feeling relaxed but also re-energised. This exercise is also known to help people improve their balance and flexibility. Some even say it helps lower blood pressure. 

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Healing touch therapy

A nurse named Janet Mentgen developed the healing touch therapy. As with acupuncture, this treatment helps open blockages to allow energy to flow freely through the body. Many hospitals use this method with patients to help ease their anxieties, fear, and pain. Military members who have post-traumatic stress disorder have also benefited from it. 

Reiki

Originating in Japan, reiki has become more popular in recent years. The power of touch is used on different points of the body to release blockages and promote energy flow through the body. Reiki masters can customise a treatment plan depending on their client's ailments.

Breema

Breema was developed in 1980 by Dr. John Schreiber. Yoga, bodywork, touch, and chiropractic are combined in this therapy. People who experience this therapy receive a sense of mental, emotional, and physical balance. The nine principles of Breema are body comfortable, no extra, full participation, firmness and gentleness, mutual support, no judgment, single moment/single activity, no force, and no hurry/pause.

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Electromagnetic therapies

Electromagnetic therapies have been gaining in popularity. Magnets come in contact with certain points of the body. These magnets are included in clothing items such as gloves, shoe inserts, socks, and bracelets. The magnetic energy is said to help with pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles. Many athletes use them regularly and swear by them.

Many of these energy-based therapies are not supposed to cure any injury or illness. They are meant to be supplemental to regular Western medicine. Discuss these natural healing therapies with your doctor before trying them. Although most have no known side effects, those that require body movement may not be right for everyone. When searching for a practitioner, always make sure they have the proper schooling and credentials. Some of these therapies, after all, do not require a certificate or degree to practice. 

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