Summary: This article explores how integrating energy-based approaches, such as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), into mainstream healthcare could contribute to a paradigm shift in biomedicine. The author critiques the limitations of conventional materialist views in medicine, arguing that they often overlook the role of life energy as a fundamental force that underlies biological and psychological processes in healing. Historical perspectives on energy-based healing are discussed, alongside emerging research supporting EFT’s effectiveness in reducing psychological distress and promoting well-being. The article suggests that recognizing and incorporating these techniques could lead to more holistic and effective treatment strategies, bridging the gap between traditional biomedical models and integrative approaches
Citation and Link: Leskowitz, E. (2018). How tapping into “energy” can trigger a paradigm shift in biomedicine. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(6). https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0073.