PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY: From Biochemistry to Energy Medicine

Abstract

Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific basis of holism. This new discipline is an exploration of the interconnections between the central and autonomic nervous systems, the immune system and the endocrine system. Exploring hormonal and chemical intercellular communication reveals a vast framework for further scientific research. A new family of relaxation hormones have been discovered which lends a biochemical basis for many of the therapies in mind-body medicine. The physiologic effects of emotional stress and, on the other hand, meditation have profound effects in health and illness. The author's view that the pineal gland, not the pituitary, is the master gland will develop the concept of the pineal gland as an energy-biochemical transducer. A synthesis of ancient energy systems provides the basis of a unified energy field theory of physiology and healing. The discipline of energy medicine therefore rests on a scientific and experiential basis.