What We Know About the Human Energy Field

Imagine the days when beleagured medical men were trying to explain that the Black Death was caused by organisms so tiny they couldn't be seen. These "germs" were invisible and omnipresent, and yet if managed in simple ways--like washing your hands and covering sneezes--everyone could enjoy greater health. That must have been one heck of a sell.

Nowadays the same kind of revolution is taking place in the search for greater human health and cure from dis-ease. Energy healers know the energy fields exist and are as critical to our health as our blood or breath, but the word is still getting around.

The aura is the energy that extends beyond the human body. When someone in line is standing "in your bubble" and annoying the crap out of you, they are standing in your aura. When you go to a party and know in 30 seconds you want to get out of there, that's your aura sensing all the other auras, and knowing it's not a match. When you meet your honey and you feel instantly melty, that's your aura doing the joyful mingle.

The chakras are the energy centers that transform the energy that surrounds you until it can be effectively used by your body. Everything is vibrates; matter vibrates very slowly. There are seven major chakras, each of which corresponds to organs, physical systems and personal characteristics.

The meridians are channels of energy that flow throughout the body. There are twelve meridians, each of which corresponds to a major organ. The meridians are a major component of Chinese medicine, and the primary focus of acupuncture and acupressure.

Whatever your spiritual or philosophical beliefs about who you are and what you're doing here, your energy fields are part of you. Just like your reptilian brain is taking care of your respiration without you thinking about it, and your digestive system is sending lunch everywhere it needs to go (possibly including your thighs), your energy systems are managing and distributing the very power it takes to keep you vital and alive.

Simple as it sounds, moderate exercise and reasonable nutrition are also beneficial for your energy systems. Exercise keeps your energy moving just as much as it does your blood. As for what you eat (and drink), the less toxins you take in, the clearer your energy will flow.

But come on. None of us are perfect. We deal with tons of stress, we eat Cheetos, we drink cheap beer, we sit on the couch instead of hitting the gym. The things that affect our physical bodies also affect our energy systems, like throwing grit into machinery. Throw in some stuffed emotions, traumatic memories and beliefs that have outlived their usefulness, and chances are you're going to end up with a few blocks in your energy fields.

Luckily, blocks can be released. At first, it's usually best to see an energy healing practitioner. There are many systems available for working with energy, including reiki, Pranic Healing, vibrational medicine and BodyTalk. Take the time to find someone with whom you feel comfortable. You can choose based on price, location, availability or web presence, but please be sure you feel relaxed with the person you're working with. If you don't, scoot. Your aura knows what's right for you.