ISSN 1538-1080
DOI:10.58717/ijhc.01

Category: Research

Rapid Group Treatment of Pain and Upsets with the Brief Energy Correction

Abstract Objective: The Brief Energy Correction (BEC) is a technique for somatic rebalancing of neurological disorganization, usually employed when meridian tapping procedures (Emotional Freedom Techniques, Thought Field Therapy, and related Energy Psychology methods) are not successfully reducing discomfort intensity. This rebalance then allows the tapping to resume reducing intensity. The objective of this study was

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LifeWave X39 Pilot Demonstrates Light Triggered Changes

Abstract Purpose – To determine if metabolic and physiological changes were produced by participants wearing the LifeWave non-transdermal X39 phototherapy patch. Materials – LifeWave X39 non-transdermal patches, Sabre Sciences urine and saliva test kits. Amino Acid panel was performed using a TSQ Quantum Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS Mass Spectrometer. Adrenal stress panel, cortisol and DHEAS, from

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Changes in Tripeptides Produced By theLifeWave X39 Patch

Abstract Purpose – To determine if the LifeWave X39 non-transdermal patch can produce changes in tripeptides GHK and GHK-Cu production. Materials – BD Vacutainer Safety Loc Blood Collection sets with Pre-attached holder sized 21GX0.75 or 23GX0.75, lavender top tubes, KendroSorvallBiofuge Centrifuge 75005184+, sterile eye droppers, polystyrene containers, thermal liners and an AB Sciex API4000 Qtrap.

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Life Balance, Emotional Stability, Well-Being and Spiritual Awakening-Part 2: Shorter Scales and An Evidence Based Approach to Change in Psychotherapy

Abstract This article is a clinical research article based mainly on the authors psychotherapy practice. It updates and shortens the Friedman Life Balance Scale (FLBS) and Subscales, the Friedman Spiritual Awakening Scale (FSAS) and Subscales and the Friedman Mini- 5 Factor Scale or FM5FS (that includes an emotional stability subscale) first introduced in the Jan.

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A Survey of Non-circumcising American Parents: Perceptions of Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Attitude of Intact Care

Abstract This descriptive research study aimed to examine the perceptions non-circumcising American families had of healthcare providers (HCP) knowledge and attitudes and to explore how these perceptions impact their decision-making. This inquiry utilized a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) model and Leiningers Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality as the framework. Conversations with the partnered

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Significance of Emotional Intelligence on the Caring Behaviors of First Year Prelicensure Nursing Students

Abstract In a previous study (Wodwaski, 2018) the results indicated that the emotional intelligence (EI) of first year nursing students had rather low EI scores in all four dimensions of perceiving emotions, use of emotions in facilitating thoughts, understanding emotions, and managing emotions. To provide greater insight into what is most likely a complex relationship

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Energy Healing Therapies for Symptom Control of Cancer Patients of Cancer Patients

Abstract Energy medicine techniques, including Healing Touch, Reiki, Quantum Touch, Donna Eden Method were added to the routine medical treatment regime of cancer patients at the MD Anderson Cancer and their effects were evaluated on the most common symptoms suffered by the patients, including anxiety, pain, fatigue, nausea and insomnia. Improvements ranging from 3.4-5.8 points

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Health Locus of Control, Self-Awareness, and Integrative Eating Styles in University Students

Abstract The psychological and physical well-being of students is a cause for concern. For the majority of the student population this means substantial changes in healthy behaviours including eating habits. The current research was aimed at investigating integrative eating in 170 Australian university students. Self-awareness and health locus of control were measured in order to

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How Aspects of Self-Compassion Contribute to Wellbeing and the Effect of Age

Abstract This study investigating the differential contribution of self-compassion subcomponents to wellbeing, and examined the effect of age. A total of 275 participants (219 females) completed demographic measures, the Self-Compassion Scale, the Mental Health Index, and a Social Desirability Scale. Hierarchical Multiple Regression indicated that the self-kindness and mindfulness subcomponents predicted wellbeing, whereas the self-judgement,

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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a Constructivist Psychotherapeutic Approach: Epistemological Reflections from a Qualitative Experiential Study

By Mahima Kalla, PhD Abstract This article presents the first theoretical and methodological analysis of the practice of a contemporary psychotherapeutic technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), to be discussed in academic literature. This analysis has emerged from an epistemological reflection on a qualitative research study that explored users experiences of EFT for deepening physical

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