Energy Medicine for Women

July 7, 2008
Eden (Energy Medicine
) conducts workshops and lectures on the ancient practice of healing the body via its own energy systems. The first two chapters of her latest book serve as a primer, introducing nine basic energy systems, including the chakras, the meridians and the aura. Eden explains how keeping these energy systems balanced and flowing can help prevent illness, promote well-being and aid the body in self-healing. She also notes that while energy healing has been labeled an alternative method, its influence and importance has been increasingly recognized by research scientists and mainstream physicians. Eden then delves into a fascinating chapter-by-chapter discussion of health issues of interest to women, ranging from hormones, menstruation, sexuality, pregnancy and fertility to menopause and weight management, with accompanying energy “exercises” related to each topic. Included are tips to relieve PMS symptoms and hot flashes, techniques that get sexual energy flowing and a variety of movements designed to maintain overall energy balance. Proponents of energy work will no doubt welcome Eden’s new book, and open-minded readers unfamiliar with the concept of energy medicine may be lured by methods that are noninvasive, free of charge and freely available at one’s own fingertips.

July 15, 2008
Energy medicine is an ancient concept based on the premise that the body has energy fields in constant motion. When these fields are not in harmony, a person feels unwell. Realigning the fields helps with healing both physical and emotional ills. Eden ("Energy Medicine"), a teacher of energy medicine, here addresses this discipline as it relates to women's needs. After a brief overview of the material contained in her previous book, she discusses the use of energy medicine techniques to help women with hormonal issues, PMS, menopause, sexuality, fertility, pregnancy, birth, and weight management. Detailed instructions and illustrations guide readers through the simple exercises designed to realign energy fields. An appendix teaches readers how to test their energy fields, and detailed notes and a resource list offer further information. Since there is growing interest in energy medicine among traditional medical practitionersStanford University School of Medicine is running a clinical trialthis book will be a useful addition to consumer health, alternative medicine, and women's health collections.Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L.

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