Bridging Worlds: Thoughts on science, healing and beliefs from a conversation with Grok AI

Hello, fellow seekers of health and wellness! I'm Dr. Elbert Chao, a chiropractor passionate about holistic healing. Today, I want to share some insights drawn from a fascinating conversation I had with an AI named Grok. It sparked deep thoughts on how we view energy, ancient Eastern systems like BaZi and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the role of faith in my practice. As a Christian chiropractor, I believe God created our bodies with incredible complexity, and modern science is still catching up to explain the full picture. My intention here is simple: to encourage an open-minded approach to health, where we integrate diverse interpretations without division, always giving glory to God.

Modern Science: Playing Catch-Up to Ancient Discoveries

In my practice, I use energetic techniques that yield results hard to fully explain with current scientific tools. But just because we can't measure something precisely yet doesn't mean it's invalid. Think about it: for centuries, ancient systems like TCM have mapped the human body through concepts like Qi, which some now link to natural flows such as cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) or bioelectric fields, just something flowing in the body. Everything has a bioelectric field, and it has already been discovered with science. Qi isn't some mystical force opposing science; it could just be an Eastern way of describing what God designed—vital energy flows that keep us functioning, much like oil in an engine.

Science has made leaps, from MRIs revealing CSF dynamics to biofield research showing electromagnetic interactions in healing. Lasers and lights and their wavelength, power and frequency have also been shown to heal. Yet, technology also limits our beliefs. We can't yet capture every subtle energy or resonance in real-time, and research funding often favors pharmaceutical models over holistic ones. A lack of studies doesn't disprove efficacy; it just highlights our gaps. In chiropractic, I've seen patients heal from chronic issues through adjustments, cranial, emotional and energy work that "work" empirically, even if peer-reviewed papers lag behind. As Grok and I discussed, if it works, keep doing it—discover, create, and invent. That's how science expands, by building on observations from all cultures, techniques from anywhere.

Medicines of the World: Diverse Interpretations of the Same Body

Health isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are the world's healing traditions. Western medicine excels in acute care and surgery, but Eastern systems like TCM or Ayurveda offer profound insights into preventive balance. BaZi, for instance—a systematic birth chart analysis based on elements and cycles—can recommend ways to enhance natural energies, much like TCM tailors herbs or acupuncture to your constitution. These aren't conflicting; they're different lenses on health, body, and God's creation, Us and the universe.

All medicines interpret the body uniquely: Western views it mechanistically (organs as parts), Eastern holistically (energy flows interconnecting everything). Even biblical healing—through prayer, anointing oils, or laying on hands—echoes this. In my faith, I see no clash if God is central. Qi, chakras or elemental balances could be patterns He wove into us, waiting for science to unpack. The problem arises when beliefs prioritize something else—Taoism deifying nature, or atheism dismissing the divine. But everyone has a "god"—a core belief they prioritize. For me, it's the Christian God, so I use these tools to heal while giving Him glory.

We shouldn't divide Eastern and Western approaches; instead, connect them. Imagine chiropractic integrating BaZi's insights for personalized adjustments, or TCM's Qi flow informing neuroscientific research on CSF. If we stay open, we avoid being "brainwashed" into thinking only one medicine holds truth or one is superior to others like Western Medicine pushes. History shows progress comes from synthesis—antibiotics from mold, aspirin from willow bark. Let's not dismiss what works just because it lacks a lab stamp. We are placed on this Earth to discover and advance.

An Invitation to Open Minds and United Discovery

As humans, we're wired to explore and connect. My intention in practice and life is to bridge these worlds, using what heals while rooted in faith. Let's prevent limited beliefs and push for progress but decerning to prevent what is invalid. If modern tech limits research, that's an opportunity to innovate, not reject. Lack of proof doesn't negate validity—many breakthroughs started as "unexplained" phenomena like gravity.

I invite you: Have an open mind. Try integrating diverse medicines responsibly. Consult practitioners who align with your beliefs, and always prioritize what edifies your health and spirit. Whether through chiropractic, TCM, or prayer, let's discover together how God’s creation works and get healed.

Dr. Elbert Chao D.C.

Leap Chiropractic

P.S. This post is inspired by a dialogue with Grok—AI reminding us even tech can spark wisdom!