What does it mean to practice an energy medicine?

The concepts that energy exists and moves and that health is homeodynamic form the core assumptions of medical practices such as acupuncture that are known as energy medicines. These assumptions lead logically to practice characteristics that distinguish energy medicines from materialist medicines.

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Published inThe journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 79
Main Author Cassidy, Claire M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2004
Subjects
Acupuncture Therapy
Clinical Competence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Holistic Health
Humans
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Naturopathy
Practice Patterns, Physicians
Psychophysiology
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Summary:The concepts that energy exists and moves and that health is homeodynamic form the core assumptions of medical practices such as acupuncture that are known as energy medicines. These assumptions lead logically to practice characteristics that distinguish energy medicines from materialist medicines.
ISSN:1075-5535
DOI:10.1089/107555304322848986