Acupuncture as effective energy medicine
In yoga, I have heard instructors talk about the potential for emotional experiences through hip work because that is where we hold our trauma. I have never consciously experienced this myself, but friends have. The only way this effect makes any sense is to look at the energetic body and how it connects with the physical body.
Acupuncture works on the body in a way that doesn't always make sense to a westerner. How can sticking a need in a point on my head relax my entire body or cause euphoria? Or how does a needle in my hand or foot help ease the chronic back pain I have lived with for years? It is hard to understand without a firm grasp of the principles behind TCM, and yet it works.
Clearly the body is far more powerful and energetically charged then the western viewpoint will allow, acupuncture is an incredible medicine for healing on both the energetic and physical level, and more importantly, for helping to shatter the dichotomy that tells us those are two different things.
What conclusions can you draw from Kirlian photography
I would love to see an example of Kirlian photography or have my photo taken. Until then I can't draw any conclusions as there could be other explanations than photographing an aura.
Human intent as it affects health
Intention is probably one of the most powerful medicines. TCM encourages us to be active participants in our health, a drastic difference from allopathic medicine. Whereas some people just want the doctor to prescribe a pill rather than make lifestyle changes, TCM engages our intention to wellness.
Intention is a powerful driving force for outcomes. I think of my grandmothers. My Grandma had a stroke 15-20 years ago and gave up. She never regained full use of her right side despite the fact that with PT she could have and her health has declined ever since. On the other hand, my Granny is 10 years older than my Grandma and still active, smart, growing as a person. She has been in the hospital for various heart or hip issues plenty of times and every time her attitude is admirable. Intention is powerful.
Hi Ashley :-)
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