Our brains and bodies are in constant communication through our nervous system. Additionally, many biological processes (notably our hearts) run on electrical impulses, and some scientists and health professionals believe that the human body is surrounded by a weak electrical field, which also contains and transmits information.

According to London-based Britt Jorgensen, who practises a mind-body therapy called BodyTalk: ‘This invisible surface energy sends messages faster than even our nerve fibres. Unfortunately, it can be compromised by injury or stress. BodyTalk aims to repair any weaknesses so our brain and body can work smoothly together and we feel truly well.’

BodyTalk draws knowledge from yoga, Chinese medicine, chiropractic and osteopathy and has spread to 40 countries due, says Britt, to its ‘great results with physical, emotional and mental imbalances’.