​Growing up, you learned about the human physical body and how to take care of it – bathe, brush your teeth, comb your hair, and drink water. But what do you know about your energy body?

The energy body is a system of pure energy that mirrors your physical body. Every living creature on earth has an energy body. It uses helpful energies that surround you to support your health and well-being while filtering out harmful energies. Your energy body also releases the energies of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions out into the world around you.

Just like the physical body, the energy body consists of many parts. Examples that you may have already heard of include the aura, chakras, and meridians. Most people cannot see the energy body with the naked eye. Biophysicists can detect parts of it using devices, such as a semiconducting quantum interference device. Even though you may not be able to see the energy body with the naked eye, it is possible to feel it. Have you ever been in a room with your back to the door and sensed someone was behind you without hearing a sound? Did you then turn around and see that someone was in fact behind you? You sensed them because your energy body was bumping up against theirs. 

Why is it important to learn about your energy body? It affects your physical, mental, and emotional health. Have you ever walked into a room where everyone is upset, and you immediately feel uncomfortable? A healthy energy body protects you from the effects of other people's feelings. That way, you can be aware of their feelings without those feelings affecting your health.

How do you take care of your energy body? One way is by taking care of your physical body. The energy body affects the physical body and vice versa. Eating well, drinking lots of water, exercising, and so on benefit both. Another way to take care of your energy body is by using energy healing techniques, such as Reiki healing, acupuncture, Qigong, and chakra balancing. So, if you notice that you are easily affected by the "vibe" of other people, places, or events, do things that nurture your energy body. It will improve how you make use of the energies around you.

When most people are asked "what does whole health mean to you?", a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and maybe spiritual well-being usually springs to mind. But, these are only some of the factors that affect the quality of a person's life. If someone were to ask "what affects your sense of peace and security", you may say "my job", "where I live", or "having friends and family". Therefore, it would seem that your career or job, physical environment, and relationships also have roles to play in a person's well-being.

It seems Spring 2020 is a giant dodgeball game. But, instead of balls, viruses and bacteria are coming at us from all angles. We have many lines of defense, such as medications, air purifiers, vitamins & minerals, and soap. Let's add another one - ESSENTIAL OILS!!!