Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis

"The sound scientific principles which underpin the ideas expressed in this book make it ideal reading for any person who is sceptical about the scope and potential of energy medicine. For those who are already convinced this book provides a firm foundation of knowledge.

The arguments are put forward in a clear and concise style making them accessible to the layman but, at the same time, the notes provide further indications for those who would like to explore the topic further.

In my view this is one of the best books to have been published in this field in recent years."
~ Written on 2004-05-24

"James Oschman's compelling book, ENERGY MEDICINE, provides an excellent scientific overview of the healing power of subtle energy fields. As scientists increasingly recognize how living organisms consist of dynamic energy systems based on familiar kinds of physical field phenomena, we can all begin to see that "vibrational therapies are not magic or superstition: they are based on biology, chemistry, and physics."

Oschman guides the reader through a delightful series of beautifully-illustrated chapters that present well-organized pieces of a bridge between scientific information and complementary medicine. While western medical practioners have long been aware that rapid and spontaneous remissions occur for even the most potent cancers and the most catastrophic injuries, they have been slower to establish and evaluate workable explanations for how such healing can occur. ENERGY MEDICINE thoroughly examines the most current scientific theories and experimental findings to describe how a wide variety of complementary medical treatments operate within the realm of what we know to be true.

I hope that ENERGY MEDICINE will be required reading in schools the world over, because it presents scientific research without side-stepping around the most interesting aspects of healing (such as spontaneous remissions). When you read ENERGY MEDICINE, you'll learn how: our cells and tissues are crystalline molecular arrays that act as coherent antennas, humans respond to the Schumann oscillations around the Earth, a mechanism for entrainment operates between the Earth and humans, and superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) can be used to detect biomagnetic fields around the human body. You'll also discover a wealth of fascinating facts, such as how the ventricle of the heart is formed of a single band of muscle wrapped in a double-helix in such a way that the heart's rhythmic beatings resonate with the more rapid oscillations of DNA.

ENERGY MEDICINE is a must for anyone who desires a more complete understanding of the scientific basis for complementary and alternative medicine.

-- Cynthia Sue Larson
author of AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire and Attract Success"
~ Written on 2003-10-25

"In this very readable boek Oschman introduces us into a neglected (forgotten?) world within medicine. Every sceptic of energy theory as used in complementary medicine would have to agree with him on at least one point. Biology considers the human body to be a chemical composition and directed by action potentials within the nervous system. Understanding activity of organs and muscles means understanding neural (and hormonal) signals. These result from the flow of charged molecules and ions: electric flow. Basic physics teaches that electricity is always accompanied by a magnetic field. Oschman proposes that such magnetic fields are not just by products but actually contain information and as such regulate many functions. The amount of evidence he presents is impressive and it is impossible for anybody with a logical open mind to neglect his ideas and serve them off as quackery."
~ Written on 2003-04-26

"I had my first 'energy experience' in 1993 and have been fascinated by the topic ever since. Over the years I experimented with various different techniques and eventually qualified as a Reiki practitioner. I have however, been looking for ways of explaining my experiences and those of my patients in scientific terms and to understand why western medicine has failed to grasp what millions of people around the world have already experienced first-hand.

In this book James Oschman pulls together threads of research from different branches of medical research as well as other areas of science and puts forward theories that might explain some of the phenomena found in 'energy medicine'.

I found the book fascinating from start to finish; it opened my eyes to many other alternative therapies and the growing body of scientific research that is being conducted around the globe, which is gradually finding pieces of the jigsaw.

Is this book for everyone? Probably not. But if you are involved in mainstream or complimentary medicine then I would recommend it without hesitation."
~ Written on 2002-10-08