Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis 1st Edition

by James L. Oschman (Author), Candace Pert (Foreword)

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This book, written by a well-known scientist with a background in biophysics and biology brings together evidence from a range of disciplines to provide an acceptable explanation for the energetic exchanges that take place in all therapies. It addresses a growing interest in the field of mind-body medicine and the role of natural "energy forces" within the body in maintaining normal health and wellbeing. This in turn has lead to interest in how these energies or forces may be channelled to assist in healing and the restoration of normal health.

The first clinically related text on a new theory of medicine which is arousing increasing interest

Written by a respected scientist who adds respectability to what otherwise might seem to be New Age theories

Brings together the evidence to support the theories

Brings together material which previously has been unpublished or hard to come by, especially for clinicians

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Energy Medicine provides an exciting and challenging read for anyone who may be interested in or curious about the therapeutic aspects of energy. It provides a stimulus to discussion among both the sceptics and those who are already convinced of the healing potential of body energy.

About the Author

James L Oschman, PhD, Previously Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobiology Lab, VA Hospital, Pittsburgh; Visiting Scientist, Dept of Zoology, Cambridge University, UK; Postdoctoral Fellow, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; Postdoctoral Fellow Inst of Biological Chemistry, University of Copenhagen; Asst Prof of Biological Sciences and Director of Electron Microscope Lab, Northwestern University, Illinois; faculty member and lecturer in anatomy and physiology at Rolf Institute, Boulder, Colorado; served as Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Acting President and member of Faculty at New England School of Acupuncture.

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Publisher : Churchill Livingstone; 1st edition (May 29, 2000)
Language : English
Paperback : 292 pages
ISBN-10 : 0443062617
ISBN-13 : 978-0443062612
Item Weight : 14.9 ounces
Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.61 x 9.21 inches

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John

A must for al energy therapists

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2009

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This book is frankly amazing! I devoured it from begining to end and it's the sort of book you have to read several time to get the full benefit of all the information in it.

It presents a rational, scientific, no-nonsense view of energy medicine outlined in a an unbiased objective way. What really stands out is that all the facts stated are backed up by research papers listed at the end of each chapter so that all claims made can be investigated by checking out those research papers. Also, what amazed me is that the research quoted in the book comes from well known scientists, Nobel Prize winners etc.

Basically, what Oschman is saying is that all the facts are out there and available to anyone who cares to take a look. Anyone reading this book with an open mind will have no doubt that energy is a valid form of healing. An ideal book for teachers looking to present a rational approach to explaining how energy works.

Well done!

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Bethany D

Very Thorough and Informative

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014

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I had a hard time putting this book down. I was absolutely fascinated by the things that research has revealed about energy work and medicine. My husband was taken aback several times, too, and he is quite the skeptic! This book is invaluable for the alternative medicine community, as it could help many people better understand the scientific basis of those practices.

My only problem with this book is the price. It's not that big or complicated a book. I feel that this information should be available to as many people as possible. There are people who will want to obtain this book and will not be able to because of the price. Also, if someone is a skeptic, but would consider reading a more scientifically based text on energy medicine, they would most likely not spend that much money on a book to do it. Is this available at libraries?

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Allan J. Masison

Excellent but limited

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2008

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The author does a superb job in illustrating the advances in scientific knowledge. It is amazing to me to learn how far advanced science is in discovering the workings of the body. It is also amazing to learn that so many "far out" methods of healing are now appoaching mainstream.

I was fortunate to have had a Reiki treatment. The session took about 20 minutes. All that time I could feel the pleasant heat from the therapist's hands although they never touched me. This experience made me more receptive to the author's comments, as there are many references to the effectiveness of hands on therapy.

I also liked the short chapters on each issue where the subject matter was covered in detail with explanatory diagrams.

My only concern, and why four instead of five stars, is that I would think that some people would have difficulty not only in accepting his presentations but also the amount of detail involved. This book is not for you if you read it with a prejudgment. Again, if it were not for my Reiki experience, I would have had some difficulty.

In summary, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the author's style. I hope that you do also.

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Green Lights, Blue Skies

Looks like new

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020

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Arrived on time and in excellent condition

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Tonya

Very academic

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2012

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This book is a scientific review of studies and work by many scientists to show that energy medicine is not foo-foo but real. It convinced me. The body and the world are much more complicated than we have previously thought, even down to the single cell. For me, though, it was difficult to get through. I wasn't really looking for a text book. If you are, then this is it. If not, there may be better resources. Overall, a good buy for those who want and need to understand the science behind energy and its healing power.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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Love it love it.

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Cristiane Marino

An amazing book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2014

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For those interested in all kinds of energy that composes our bodies. And how they relate with each other.
Plenty of scientific information, but not boring.
Not only for doctors, but also for healers and students of Tai chi, Qi Gong, Yoga and so on.

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Pierre Angier

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2009

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This author does a great job making a very technical subject interesting and relevant. This book explains a lot of why so many patients seem to benefit from body work, acupuncture and homeopathic interventions. It's left me open-minded to using more of these interventions in my own practice.

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Hilary Jones

I am not a therapist, but I am curious ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2017

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I am not a therapist, but I am curious as regards the powerful potential within us. I found this book compulsive reading.I am still reading, but I am thoroughly enjoying it.

Nora Baker

AMAZING BOOK!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2013

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What a fantastic book, well written, easy to understand, clear and extremely informative. I love this book and wish it's being had come to my notice years ago.

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Bear

Technical but worth the effort.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2011

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This book, from a person without a scientific background but a keen interest in the possibilities of QUANTUM HEALING, is worth putting the effort into reading. Skipped all the technical diagrams. The content of the book is informative, interesting and enlightening. Delves into the history of how quantum methods have developed. Really worth the effort and would revisit it again sometime in the future.

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SuseSK

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2016

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Excellent book giving the science behind Reiki.

delivered quickly. very pleased.

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must have for beginners

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2013

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excellent book. it clearly explains the history and the concepts used in bio energetic medicine. i'm new to the field so it has been helpful.

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