What is energy medicine?

What is energy medicine? This is a very valid and timely question. I would say most parents don’t really understand what energy medicine is, and this is one of the reasons I am trying to get the word out. In my experience, energy medicine techniques work particularly well on children and babies because they are so energetically sensitive to begin with.

I believe, along with many other doctors, scientists, researchers, philosophers, teachers, and physics experts, that energy medicine is and will be the dominant player in our collective health care future. Energy medicine includes such diverse fields as Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic, light and sound therapies, infrared and other subtle energy modalities.

I came across this short video highlighting Dr James Oschman as he gave a presentation at a medical conference. He gives a very concise, compelling description of what energy medicine is and why it is destined to become such an important force within the field of medicine. Watch the 5 minute video below and then I will add some comments relating to energy medicine and kids.




In my practice, I see kids and babies of all age groups and I use the BodyTalk System, founded by Dr John Veltheim. There are many energy based modalities in use today, but I think BodyTalk is one of the easiest for younger age groups and it can certainly be taught to parents so they can do the tapping protocols at home. Who is better positioned than parents to perform ongoing energy based interventions for their kids? In reality, parents are contributing greatly to the energy dynamics in the home for their kids regardless of whether they are aware of it or not.

I recently wrote an ebook on this very subject, and it is called “Energy Medicine Principles for Parents: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on How Energy Medicine Can Help Your Child”. You can read more about it on my website, PrinciplesForParents.com.



As you heard Dr Oschman say in the video, we cannot even have a discussion or look around or move our bodies without engaging the principles and actions of energy, both within and outside of ourselves. What are your thoughts on what energy medicine means for your kids and your family? I look forward to getting your feedback.

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