"I am sensing a strong ki!" - Week 13 - Biophysics

Lesson: Energy Fields and Energy Medicine

Acupuncture as energy medicine

Kirlian photography

Human intent

One of the many foundations of Acupuncture is that of focusing on the energetic qualities of both the patient and the healer. The concept of Qi = energy, and one of it's many forms, "Wei Qi", quite literally means a kind of energy field ("defensive qi"). While studying this practice, I have come to understand that this is a very real concept. I believe that the understanding of one's own energy is a subjective sensation, though the influence of energy exchange can be a apparent experience.
As one of my Tai Chi teachers has once said, "One must be careful of the exchange of energy, as you may contract the (good or bad) qi/energy that they have."
The energetic exchange of being exposed to the wind and cold resulting in a runny nose, and aversion to the windy and cold climate shortly afterwards is another example of the dynamic relationship we have with external energy. As students of acupuncture, we must open our eyes to an old and easily disregarded law of physics in order to provide a positive energy medicine for healing.

Though I originally felt some skepticism in the back of my head regarding Kirlian photography, reading about the theory on how the glows translate onto the photos makes more sense. Perhaps it sounds all too good to be true/cool for something like this to exist. I also find it fascinating to know that the brightest of spots were at the many points on the body that relate with acupuncture.

If anyone told me that our thoughts do not affect our health, body, or life, I would tell them "The power of thought is 🔑!!!" and casually steal 3 minutes of their life to show them this easy explanation.