ISSN 1538-1080
DOI:10.58717/ijhc.01

Category: Research

Moga, M

Is there scientific evidence for chakras? Margaret Moga PhD1 1 Associate Professor Indiana University School of Medicine Terre Haute, Indiana. Abstract: Chakras are part of Eastern spiritual traditions and Western biofield therapies. In this narrative review, anatomical and physiological evidence in support of chakras as scientifically detectable structures is examined. Although there have been few

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Hilberg et al.

The Effects of Intention-Broadcasting on Self-compassion in Adults: A Pilot Study Gabriele Hilberg, PhD1 , Daniel C. Harner, PhD2 , Nisha J. Manek, MD3 , William A. Tiller, PhD4 1Gabriele Hilberg, PhD, Merraki Institute 2Daniel Harner, PhD, Health and Healing Clinic, Sedona, AZ 3Nisha J. Manek, MD, Kingman Regional Medical Center, AZ 4William A. Tiller,

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McNeice, L.

Alternative Psychological Methods for Reduction of Student Test Anxiety Laura McNeice, M.Ed.1 1 Social Studies, Cinco Ranch High School, Katy, TX Abstract The growth of standardized testing and global competition has resulted in a dramatic rise in student test anxiety. High performance on these tests is demanded by both local and national policymakers, causing stress

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Methodological issues in Reiki Reporting: Part 2

Melinda H. Connor1,2,3, D.D., Ph.D., AMP, FAM, EHP-C Caitlin A. Connor2,4,5, DAOM, PGDip (pending), AMP, EHP-C Gail M. Jett5,6, Th.D., NP, MSN, WHNP-BC, AHN-BC, LMT, EHP-C Brian D. Dailey5,7,8, MD FACEP, FACFE, EHP-C Jill Gavin-Gannon3,9, MSN, PMHRN-BC, BHSP 1. Research Professor, Akamai University, Hilo Hawaii, USA 2. Earth Songs Holistic Consulting, Tucson AZ, USA 3.

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Methodological issues in Reiki Reporting: Part I

Melinda H. Connor1, 2, 3, D.D., Ph.D., AMP, FAM, EHP-C Caitlin A. Connor2, 4, 5, DAOM, PGDip (pending), AMP, EHP-C Gail M. Jett5, 6, Th.D., NP, MSN, WHNP-BC, AHN-BC, LMT, EHP-C Genevieve Tau2, BA. Brian D. Dailey5, 7, 8, MD FACEP, FACFE, EHP-C 1. Research Professor, Akamai University, Hilo Hawaii, USA 2. Earth Songs Holistic

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A Novel Approach to Broadcast Intention for Depression and Anxiety

Cynthia R. Reed PhD1, Paul Thomlinson PhD2, Daniel C. Harner PhD1, William A. Tiller, PhD1 1. William A. Tiller Institute for Psychoenergetic Science, Pine, Arizona 85544 2. Burrell Behavioral Health, Springfield, Missouri, 65805 ABSTRACT Introduction: This study evaluates the potential for a specifically targeted, continuous intention broadcast over a defined period to impact depression and

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Dowsing: Anchoring in Time

Caitlin A. Connor 1,2,3, , DAOM, AMP, PGDip(pending), EHP-C, Melinda H. Connor4,2,5 , D.D., Ph.D., AMP, FAM, EHP-C Geneviev Tau2, BA 1. Health Sciences Research, Rewley House, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK 2. Earth Songs Holistic Consulting, Tucson, AZ, USA 3. Vice-Chairman of the Board, National Certification Center of Energy Practitioners, Marana, AZ, USA 4. Research Professor, Akamai University,

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Bodywork Impact on Posture and Related Awareness in Teenagers

ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the impact of bodywork on posture related awareness in a teenager. Material & Method: This is a single case study of a fourteen-year-old male. Seven sessions were provided over approximately a four-month time frame. Measurement of posture improvements primarily focused on the head with craniosacral assessments and related exercises. Sessions provided

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A Need for Comprehensive Research Standards for Energy Modalities

Research into energy work has progressed significantly since it first began, to the point where there are now over 15,000 peer reviewed and published journal articles on energy work across the world. This means that there are enough studies to constitute the beginnings of an evidence base. Unfortunately this in no way means that the

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Efficacy of Advanced Integrative Therapy in Treating Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Preliminary Case Report

Abstract This case report documents the need for further research into Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), a gentle somatic trauma treatment, as it may be effective in treating complex post-traumatic stress disorder. It also shows the framework that AIT uses to treat intergenerational, or ancestral trauma. The clients initial presenting concerns were feelings of depression, anger,

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