Understanding Biofield Science

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Biofield science is an emerging field of study that seeks to understand the subtle energy fields that surround and permeate all living beings. These fields are composed of electromagnetic and other subtle energies that influence the emotional, physiological and mental states of living organisms.

The biofield concept is rooted in traditional healing systems such as Chinese medicine and Ayurveda which have long recognized the importance of the subtle energy body in health and disease. In recent years, advances in scientific research have provided new insights into the nature and function of these energy fields, leading to the development of a new field of study known as biofield science.

Biofield science encompasses a wide range of disciplines including physics, biology, psychology and medicine. Researchers in this field use a variety of techniques to study the biofield, including electromagnetic measurements, biofeedback, thermal energy and subtle energy imaging, to mention a few. They aim to understand the role of the biofield in health and disease, as well as to develop new approaches to healing and wellness based on this understanding.

Overall, the study of the biofield is an exciting and rapidly evolving area of research that has the potential to transform our understanding of health and wellness and to provide new tools for promoting healing and well-being.

Following are five research studies to help broaden your understanding of the biofield and how it can relate to your investigation and approach to personal health issues. These researchers are paving the way for new understandings in this exciting field.

  1. Biofield Science and Healing: History, Terminology, and Concepts
  2. Perspectives, Measurability and Effects of Non-Contact Biofield-Based Practices: A Narrative Review of Quantitative Research
  3. Clinical Studies of Biofield Therapies: Summary, Methodological Challenges, and Recommendations
  4. An Overview of Biofield Devices
  5. Biofield Frequency Bands: Definitions and Group Differences

About the Author

Joanne Quinn

Executive Director of the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine

Joanne Quinn, Ph.D., R.M.A., has an extensive background in science with a doctorate in holistic nutrition. She has studied both allopathic and alternative approaches to health care, studying alternative therapies since 1989.