Ep. 2: The Science of Energy Medicine | Dr Gemma Newman
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Episode 2
When you hear the term “energy medicine”, what do you think? For many people it’s a case of rolling their eyes and declaring it “woo woo”. But what if energy medicine can support health and healing? I’m hoping this week’s guest can persuade you to keep an open mind.
Dr Gemma Newman is a GP with a specialist interest in holistic health, plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She has a huge following on instagram under @plantpowerdoctor and regularly appears on TV and podcasts. She is passionate about the study of psychology and meditation, and uses techniques she has learned to help her patients change their mindset to facilitate healing. She is also interested in the field of energetic healing, and is a qualified Jikiden Reiki practitioner.
In this episode we discuss:
Reiki as “soul medicine”
What led Gemma to study Jikiden Reiki
The scientific evidence for reiki in chronic pain, cancer related pain and depression
The potential for reiki to be more than simply placebo effect
The history of Jikiden Reiki
The principles of The Goki
The science of matter and energy
Lifestyle Medicine and nutrition
The role of meditation, breathwork, love and gratitude in healing
To find out more about Dr Gemma:
Instagram @plantpowerdoctor