Energy healing is also an old concept that has gained newer understanding with changing time. Energy healing is broadly of two different types – one depends on some physical things like crystals, gems other material; the other methods rely on subtle and finer concept of life energy.

The life energy or vital force is different from crude energy that we see in many physical processes and chemical reactions. The vital force or life energy is inherently programmable and is influenced by our consciousness, thoughts and intentions. The vital force is semi-intelligent as it tries to restore the balance and harmony of our entire system in a holistic manner.

There are many prominent types of energy healing in practice –

Crystal Healing: Natural crystals are employed in energy healing. They are of many different colors. Normal quartz or silica crystals are of good quality. When these crystals are kept over a body part, it sucks inside it the bad energy from that part or from whole body. This session usually lasts from 15 – 60 minutes.

Then these crystals are removed and dipped in saline water for some duration. The saline water is said to remove the bad energy of these crystals. There is little direct proof of it all. It might prove to be helpful if followed for a few weeks.

There is indirect proof of these practices. When a person suffers from high blood pressure or hypertension, the body retains salt. The retained salt inside body is synonymous for hypertension and raised sympathetic nervous system activity and increased stress.

Another correlation is provided by Kirlien Photography. This photography is claimed to photograph the aura or energy field of our body or its parts. The different colors and patterns are used even to predict the susceptibility of disorders weeks or months before it is manifested in our body.

Acupressure and Acupuncture:

These Chinese system are related with energy flow paths in our body. Energy pathways are called meridians. Various disorders are caused due to blockage of energy in the body along one or more pathways. In acupressure, a set of different points are stimulated by hand or wooden or plastic instrument. Foot, hand and ear reflexology are also more simple forms of acupressure.

Acupuncture is more complex and fine needles are pierced into the body to stimulate the flow of energy. Great mastery and acumen is required in acupuncture while acupressure can be used as a home remedy. These two forms of therapies also fall under energy healing.