What is Bioenergy? by Carol M Winkfield, PhD

DEFINITION: Bioenergy is the life force of the body. It creates the subtle energy fields that surround the body. It is also called the human energy field, and the energy systems of the body.

Bioenergy is the term adopted by the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) department of Complementary and Alte
ative Medicine (CAM) as they research it and seek to standardize its use and incorporate it into mainstream health care.

Reiki is one of many healing practices that affect the bioenergy field. Others include: Chakra energy Balancing, Quantum Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Acupressure, and others. Practicing these techniques can place the body mind spirit in a state of harmony, balance, and equilibrium. This is the state necessary for optimum healing.

CAM recognizes the benefits of bioenergy work to the body. Studies consistently show that periodic energy sessions can: • Boost the immune system
• Increase vital energy in the body
• Relieve pain
• Reduce stress
• Relieve insomnia
• Help relieve depressive and anxious states
• Increase emotional freedom
• Improve cardiovascular function
• Improve tolerance to chemotherapy
• Improve outlook on life
• Produce homeostasis and allow the body to heal

Medical science now recognizes STRESS as the single most important cause of serious illness. Stress throws the body out of homeostasis and allows dis ease states to take hold. Regular bioenergy sessions restores homeostasis, therefore it is healing.

Begin a regimen of health-affirming practices today that includes bioenergy work.