Polarity therapy is referred to as "energy medicine" because it uses several techniques to influence energy flow and energy balance in the body. Practitioners believe that energy imbalances, disturbances, or blockages result in disease and can be corrected.
Polarity therapy is referred to as "energy medicine" because it uses several techniques to influence energy flow and energy balance in the body. Practitioners believe that energy imbalances, disturbances, or blockages result in disease and can be corrected.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
Tiredness in people with cancer. Early research shows that polarity therapy might reduce tiredness and improve quality of life in women who are receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer. But it doesn't seem to work better than massage therapy.
Stress. Early research shows that polarity therapy can reduce levels of stress in people who take care of adults with dementia.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of polarity therapy for these uses.
Side Effects
Polarity touch therapy is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when used appropriately.
Special Precautions and Warnings
Polarity touch therapy is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when used appropriately. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if polarity therapy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
Polarity therapists use a variety of techniques to manipulate energy flow and balance, the most common of which is touch or physical manipulation. Polarity therapy uses bipolar contact, which involves applying both hands to the body at once, with each hand on an "opposing location". Other techniques might include movements and exercise called polarity yoga, nutrition or dietary changes, and counseling. Some of these methods can include practices similar to reflexology, chiropractic, cranial sacral therapy, and others.
Korn L, Logsdon RG, Polissar NL, Gomez-Beloz A, Waters T, Rÿser R. A randomized trial of a CAM therapy for stress reduction in American Indian and Alaskan Native family caregivers. Gerontologist. 2009 Jun;49(3):368-77. View abstract.
Mustian KM, Roscoe JA, Palesh OG, et al. Polarity Therapy for cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer receiving radiation therapy: a randomized controlled pilot study. Integr Cancer Ther. 2011 Mar;10(1):27-37. View abstract.
Roscoe JA, Matteson SE, Mustian KM, et al. Treatment of radiotherapy-induced fatigue through a nonpharmacological approach. Integr Cancer Ther 2005;4:8-13. View abstract.
Wilson W. Polarity therapy: An introduction. American Polarity Association. Available at: www.polaritytherapy.org/page.asp?PageID=24. (Accessed 20 December 2007)
CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you.