Article contributed by Dave Carpenter, Naturopath and Licensed Acupuncturist

Everything in the universe is energy. Energy exists everywhere and when in motion it creates a field allowing energy to be absorbed, conducted, and transmitted.

Like all objects, the body radiates, absorbs and conducts frequency waves of energy. Each of our senses; seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touching, work through energies at specific frequency bands along the electromagnetic spectrum.

Our bodies may appear to be solid, but if we magnify the cells, molecules, and atoms of which we are composed, we would see that at the most basic level (we know of now), we are made up of subtle energy fields containing little, if any, matter. We are not just physical and chemical structures, but beings composed of energy.

Twenty years ago most of the electromagnetic spectrum was empty. Today, with more sophisticated measurement instrumentation, it is practically full. Science is finding that it is not the strong, high-voltage, high-intensity energies which cause the most change, but the lower, more subtle energies which are closer or more attuned to cellular communications in the body. Instruments such as the SQUID at M.I.T., Kirlian photographs, Aura Imaging Photography, tensomoters, and nuclear magnetic resonators have been used to detect extremely subtle energy fields emanating from all objects.

These latest discoveries show subtle energy forces in nature can penetrate everything, cause instantaneous reaction at incredible distances, do not behave according to known formulas, cannot be measured by conventional electronic test equipment, and represent a completely new spectrum of energy.

The references to this spectrum have been given many names such as: the second force of gravity, dowsing, radionics, scalar waves, L- fields, prana, chi, auras, Kirlian effect, orgone, the biofield, and many others. This biofield surrounds and is interwoven with the body. It serves as a communications device, a receiving and transmission system for converting coded information signals of energy into our thought, emotional and behavioral patterns as well as the life-forming and healing powers of the physical body. The biofield surrounds and interpenetrates all matter.

The character of energy in the body is first electromagnetic and then ionic before it becomes molecular. As a result of this flow of energy from the most subtle to the most dense, disorders and degeneration in matter appear to result initially from imbalances in the subtle energies or biofields. Balanced biofields appear to supply energy to maintain a healthy state of matter.

So what’s all of this about? By looking at the biofield and it’s changes one can detect all kinds of information about a person and where they are at, at different areas in their life. A problem will always result in a change in the flow of energy, and thus change the biofield. Many gifted healers use this information picked up through their hands, eyes, or other senses to assist people in putting energy back into their biofield in areas where it is not flowing properly, and when that happens a noticeable change occurs.

Using a specially developed camera to take a photograph of the biofield, one can look at their biofield and assess the strengths and weaknesses to some degree. It also tells a lot about the way you perceive your life to be and the energies that you are allowing into your life, as well as those that you are giving out to the world.

The colors, size, and intensity of the biofield is very important as well. Different colors indicate different levels of emotions and physical well-being. There’s not a perfect color, however, as they are all only indicators of where we are in a moment of time. Some people have extremely strong, powerful biofields and they have an immediate effect on others. For example, notice when certain people enter a crowded room and their energy is felt by everyone. Sometimes the whole crowd stops conversing for a few seconds while they check out the source of this energy, even though no one is aware at the time.

I first had my aura or biofield photographed in 1989 and was very impressed with what the man who took the picture was able to tell me about myself from that piece of information. I had actually had a little dental work done on the right side of the mouth that morning and when the photograph was developed it showed a restriction of energy on that same side. This may be a very useful tool in the near future for health care. Perhaps a nurse or doctor will monitor our biofields using a special camera to see where the injuries are and the areas affected by the problem, and by putting energy back into these areas we will be healed or re-energized so that the body can complete the healing process.

This photograph was taken using a special Aura Imaging camera developed by Guy Coggins. The camera captures the energy field given off by every living thing, from plants to animals, and shows it in a photograph. The blue colors represent peaceful energy while the green represents new growth and teaching or healing abilities. White represents spirituality and intuition.

Energy travels through pathways in the body called „Meridians”. Acupuncturist recognize a total of 71 meridians in the body, although we mostly talk about 12 main meridians and 2 special ones (Conception Vessel and Governing Vessel). The major intersections of these energy pathways are often called „chakras” and there are 7 major centers or chakras in most energy healing systems.

To accurately measure these energy systems I use a Ryodoraku or Electro Meridian Imaging system. This unit is designed to measure the amount of energy in each meridian, giving one an accurate overall picture of how one’s life energy is effecting one’s health. Once a chart is made from the readings taken from the meridian points, a practitioner understanding how energy moves in the body can assist you in „balancing” out your energy for optimal health.

Many people have asked me to explain why sticking a tiny needle into them can change something in their body, especially something that is a long way from the point being treated. The easiest way I know of to explain this is to use what we are familiar with. Our homes are wired in such a way that a switch to a light can turn on lights throughout the house, even those in different rooms. Wires run from each fixture back to the switch. When we apply energy to the switch and stimulate it or move it the switch turns the flow of electricity on or off.

The acupuncture needle, which is made like an antennae, simply gathers energy so that the „switch” on the body will activate the energy in the line (meridian) and that flow of energy often causes a reaction somewhere else in the body where that line (meridian) runs. This is not magic, but simply basic energy management and like the light switch is quite predictable.

In the Orient where energy is better understood, people understand that as the seasons change they effect our own energy patterns and sometimes throw us out of balance. That is why they go to an acupuncturist and have their „low meridians” tonified and their „high meridians” sedated, leaving them feeling much better and less susceptible to illness. Remember, illness is simply being out of balance somewhere, and it all starts with energy.

In my opinion there is one more part to this story. In nature it is minerals that conduct electricity best. The same is true in the body. For your meridians to optimally conduct your life force energy you need a good supply of minerals. I often think of this as being like your car’s battery. If the battery is not able to carry a strong charge then the car does not always start under stressful situations like cold weather, etc.. If your body is deficient in minerals it will have the same problem and your life force energy will not be as strong when you are under stressful conditions in your life.

Eating healthy plants grown in healthy soils is essential for a strong biofield and for good health. Unfortunately, that is not easily done today. Our soils are deficient in many minerals and many of the foods we eat do not contain the minerals we need, leaving us unable to keep our life force energy strong. When this energy weakens we have all kinds of problems, from depression to ADD to arthritis. That is why I highly recommend supplementing with minerals, and Ionized minerals at that.

You see, all minerals are not created equal. Ionic Trace Minerals are much better at conducting the body’s life force energy than elemental or colloidal minerals are. They are smaller and easier to absorb. Take 1 drop of these concentrated minerals for every 10 pounds of body weight in your water twice per day and I guarantee you’ll feel a difference.