Using Enzyme Folding to Explore the Mechanism of Therapeutic Touch: A Feasibility Study

Strickland, Mallory L.; Boylan, Helen M.

doi:10.1089/acm.2009.0474

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“…Healers have been shown to produce large magnetic fields from their hands (Beseme, Bengston, Radin, Turner, & McMichael, 2018). Magnetic fields have been shown to alter enzyme activity and will exert an effect by altering the pH of the enzyme solution (Strickland & Boylan, 2010). Seeds of beans when treated with distant intent healing along with pyramid, germinated faster since pyramidal structures may act as psychotronic generators that work together with consciousness and a form of energy to produce advantageous effects on plants (Rubik, 2016).…”

Section: Remarks: (A) Control (B) Pranicmentioning

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Enhancement of Papaya (Carica papaya) Seedling Growth by Pranic Agriculture

Prasad¹,

Jois

2020

Agrivita.J.Agr.Sci

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Section: Remarks: (A) Control (B) Pranicmentioning

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Enhancement of Papaya (Carica papaya) Seedling Growth by Pranic Agriculture

Prasad¹,

Jois

2020

Agrivita.J.Agr.Sci

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“…It remains an open question whether in vitro or in vivo approaches to biofield healing hold the most promise. Strickland and Boyland 21 investigated the use of enzyme folding to explore the mechanism of TT with mixed results. Shah et al 22 examined the effect of healing on tumor cell growth using cell culture models similar to those used by oncologists to assess the effect of chemotherapeutic agents, only to conclude that the assays were limited in their ability to demonstrate efficacy.…”

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Challenges for Preclinical Investigations of Human Biofield Modalities

Gronowicz

Bengston²,

Yount

2015

Glob Adv Health Med

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Preclinical models for studying the effects of the human biofield have great potential to advance our understanding of human biofield modalities, which include external qigong, Johrei, Reiki, therapeutic touch, healing touch, polarity therapy, pranic healing, and other practices. A short history of Western biofield studies using preclinical models is presented and demonstrates numerous and consistent examples of human biofields significantly affecting biological systems both in vitro and in vivo. Methodological issues arising from these studies and practical solutions in experimental design are presented. Important questions still left unanswered with preclinical models include variable reproducibility, dosing, intentionality of the practitioner, best preclinical systems, and mechanisms. Input from the biofield practitioners in the experimental design is critical to improving experimental outcomes; however, the development of standard criteria for uniformity of practice and for inclusion of multiple practitioners is needed. Research in human biofield studies involving preclinical models promises a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of biofield therapies and will be important in guiding clinical protocols and integrating treatments with conventional medical therapies.

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“…18 In the meantime, bioelectric fields are now being measured by modern superconducting quantum interference devices, which are used in “clinical medicine for measuring the biomagnetic fields of the heart and brain (magnetocardiography and magnetoencephalography, respectively).” 7 More research is clearly needed to fully understand this phenomenon. 21…”

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Biofield Therapies for Symptom Management in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Henneghan

Schnyer

2013

Am J Hosp Palliat Care

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Terminally ill patients experience negative symptoms at end of life (EOL) that hinder well-being and quality of life (QOL). Current intervention strategies are not always effective or feasible. A focused literature review to evaluate the use of biofield therapies (ie, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, and Reiki) to manage the symptoms in EOL revealed no studies on the use these therapies, specifically in this population. Evidence from studies on relevant populations (patients with cancer, elderly patients, and patients experiencing chronic pain), which addressed the outcomes relevant to palliative and EOL care (EOLC; pain levels, changes in psychological symptoms, well-being, and QOL), supports the use of biofield therapies in relieving pain, improving QOL and well-being, and reducing psychological symptoms of stress. Further research to assess the use of biofield therapies in EOLC is clearly needed.

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Using Enzyme Folding to Explore the Mechanism of Therapeutic Touch: A Feasibility Study

Abstract: More research is needed to assess the underlying mechanism of therapeutic touch to complement the existing studies. An enzyme-folding model may provide a useful means of studying the energy exchange in therapeutic touch.

Cited by 4 publications

References 22 publications

Enhancement of Papaya (Carica papaya) Seedling Growth by Pranic Agriculture

Enhancement of Papaya (Carica papaya) Seedling Growth by Pranic Agriculture

Challenges for Preclinical Investigations of Human Biofield Modalities

Biofield Therapies for Symptom Management in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

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