The Promise and Challenges of Energy Medicine: A Review of the Current Landscape
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Premalatha BR
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Suman Basavaraju
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Usha Hegde
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Jagadeeswari Sudhir
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Vidyadevi Chandavarkar
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Swetha Pasupuleti
Abstract
Energy medicine (EM), is a type of complementary and alternative medicine, which encompasses a range of practices aimed at promoting holistic well-being through the manipulation of energy fields within the body. EM has immense potential in delivering valuable support in a wide range of health conditions. It is imperative for healthcare professionals to be aware of EM, its safety and efficacy in the management of various conditions. Despite its growing popularity, EM remains controversial and encounters several barriers to its recognition and acceptance by the medical fraternity. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the concept and practice of EM including its history, various types, mechanism of action, applications, driving factors for its practice, current status and future prospects. Putative types of EM modalities are the focus of this paper. Additionally, we examine the challenges to its widespread recognition and acceptance and discuss the importance of further rigorous scientific research to establish its efficacy and safety and bridge the gap between conventional and energy medicine.
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| Issue | Vol 8, No 4, 2023 | |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.18502/tim.v8i4.14491 | |
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