Energy Medicine audiobook

A great resource as an introduction to healing work with lots of helpful scientific studies. It follows the writer’s journey of discovery and reads in an entertaining and interesting way!

I saw this book as one of those two dollar deals on Book Bub and figured eh, it sounded interesting. I've read a lot of new agey garbage about energy medicine so I expected this to be pretty much the same--gestures towards a child's understanding of quantum physics, a huge dollop of affirmations and such. It was not. It is more memoir than anything else, but an interesting story of a woman who began as an acupuncturist and expanded her knowledge from there. This perspective of hers grounds what she says about energy medicine in something that is not the usual Unified THeory of Everything so much woo woo is all about these days. You meet some interesting people and get some stuff to further research like Bengston's healing method, which is RUTHLESSLY scientific (he's a scientific researcher and his studies really give a ton of either credibility to the idea of some level of energetic something happening, or a ton of confusion to people who think it's all bunk, as they can't quite debunk/explain his results. We also go on a bit of a world tour, through various countries, meeting people like several Japanese healers as she does. And, interestingly enough, we reconsider what a placebo is--is it the power of the mind, which is a bit woo woo enough, but generally accepted in mainstream science? Or is it something else, a carry over effect? Will this book make you a believer? Maybe, maybe not. Will it do a lot better a job than most other books on this topic to suggest that there is definitely something weird going on? If you give it a chance, yes.

This book may not be for everyone, but if you're interested in the intersection of Eastern and Western medicine and energy healing, you'll enjoy this book a good deal.I like that the author blended her personal experiences with some studies that have been done to try and make sense of how what she and others can do works. I also enjoyed watching her journey from when she first started down this path to where she's at today and that she advocated for a combination of both schools of medicine. I was hoping to learn a bit more about the specifics of acupuncture and other eastern healing techniques, but what she did share was helpful as I came into this book with very limited knowledge but some personal experiences that have lead me to believe energy plays a greater role in our lives than we currently understand. This book is very well-written and flows from beginning to end. I found the exercises at the end of the chapters very helpful. She explained how to do them in simple terms and some of the breathing techniques I've tried so far have worked very well for me.

Whether a beginner, or well versed, this book is written in a way to entice and include everyone. At the end of each chapter, there are exercises that are easy to digest and simple enough to include in everyday life. While I’ve had much experience in learning different breathing techniques, the ones offered here are so simple and effective I use them more frequently than others. I expected there to be a bit more content about acupuncture and chinese medicine, but the stories that are told in place of where this info could have been placed, were engaging all the same. I’d easily recommend this book to anyone interested in getting started with energy healing, wants to understand it a bit more, or for a general tune up — in a prose that’s grounded and still inspiring.

I loved this book! I learned a lot about the studies that have been done on healing and energy work (there's way more than I expected!). A very compelling balance of science, the author's personal experiences, and accounts of the healers that she meets. The tone is friendly and the pace is perfect. No part of this book lags; I had to deliberately slow myself down so I could enjoy it longer. Highly recommended if you are interested in healing work.

Part memoir, part explainer on how acupuncture actually works, Blakeway presents some interesting western science research attempting to explain this ancient medicine. She also provides activities to practice at the end of each chapter. The book could have gone deeper into the research and science but then it wouldn't have been as approachable or easy to read. For an overview of the subject it was enough to provide some good food for thought.

Lots of interesting information. The author has met many interesting people that purport to heal people through energy techniques. In this book she shares a few stories about these people and some fascinating research papers about different possible mechanisms that might make it feasible for energy healing to work.Overall, because of the stories and the flow of the book I would say it's a 4 out of 5.

As someone who has experienced great relief from using acupuncture, I have really enjoyed reading this book about energy medicine as a whole, quoting research so that you can also make your own opinions. She is very informative, has done incredible research and highly recommend to anyone interested in energy healing.

Really loved the blend of memoir, practical insights and scientific references in the quest to lay out a compelling case for energy medicine, what it is (and is not), how it works and how we can experience it. Also loved the idea that we all have access to it, both as givers and recipients. It's a great primer for the "not to woo" reader who is cautious, but curious.

There is so much information in this book! I loved her research, her reporting, and the way she laid out the facts of science and experiments to prove the validity of energy healing. There are also sections where she teaches you how to utilize techniques on yourself, for yourself.

Even if the concept is too woo-woo for some, just reading the different studies that have been done and hearing the personal stories is fascinating.

I will read this book again for sure. It's full of interesting information, studies, a new way of thinking and practical exercises. I loved it.

Very informative. I used some of the pressure points to help my sister when she was having stomach issues. It works.

Excellent listen! Very very interesting information.

Author's journey with energy healing. Nice parallel for the healing. Not a science based book to convince the non-healer.

Loved how the author explored science and dug into different modalities of energy and healing by many people. Very comprehensive and engaging. It was easy to read and interesting. I learned alot.

Powerful book to read, especially when you're interested in energy medicine but don't know much about it yet. I'd highly recommend!