Gelb Y1*, Castaneda S2, Castaneda L2, and Allison-Aipa T3
Objective: Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and anxiety are on the rise in America. The current study was the first of its kind,
highlighting the effects of the Emotion Code, and contributed to the research on alternative healing.
Materials and Methods: This research evaluated whether the EC healing modality had a significant impact on a population of 146 participants.
Individuals completed pre- and post-treatment assessments measuring depression, anxiety and PTSD symptomatology, as well as sociodemographic
characteristics. The measures utilized were self-report questionnaires including: the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), Zung Anxiety Scale, and
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); they were administered pre-treatment and post-treatment and the scores were compared. The treatment
administered is called The Emotion Code, which is a modality that utilizes manual muscle testing and energy healing to access the subconscious
mind that locates trapped emotions in the body and releases them with the use of intention.
Results: Results show significant decreases in symptomatology in all three mental health categories. These results suggest that the EC healing
method may be a useful tool in aiding to decrease reported symptoms in the areas of anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
Conclusion: This was the first study of its kind, and future studies should be conducted to replicate the results, and compare a treatment group
with a comparable control group.
Vidan D and Oliver F
Within the Swiss research project "Hanno" (derived from an old strategy in Japanese sword fighting) the process of self-healing induced by Gyoki touch is experimentally analyzed. For this purpose, different state-of-the-art measurement technologies are evaluated in order to enable the observation of the effects caused by Gyoki touch and to deterministically document their modes of action. So far, two studies have been published using infrared screening on the one hand and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring on the other hand; both methods are suitable for measuring Gyoki induced self-healing processes and enable insights into the effects and functioning principles of Gyoki touch.
Richard Niemtzow
Cathy Wong
Cathy Wong
Roni Sharon
Primary headache and Migraine are common conditions in every society and are the 6th leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting approximately 12% of Americans and millions worldwide, resulting in an inability to attend work or school for at least 1 day every 3 months. Numerous pharmacological options exist for headaches treatment, but these therapies come at high cost and carry numerous potential adverse effects. Yoga is an ancient Indian non-religious technique that is known to aid in treatments of chronic conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, hypertension and diabetes, and have a substantial effect on reducing headache burden. Research studies have been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of yoga lifestyle modifications and exercise on chronic pain syndromes, specifically in primary headache and migraine. Yoga was shown to improves quality of life, reduce headache intensity and headache frequency, when used alone or as an adjuvant to conventional therapy and show a significant decrease in headache frequency and intensity along with a reduction in the use of symptomatic medication. Yoga, being a slow non-exertional aerobic exercise, enhances mood and alleviates stress and depression in adults and invaluable treatment alternative in the pediatric population, where it can create a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
Rishu Sharma and Gyanendra Datta Shukla
Sujithra TS, Mangayarkarasi N, Manavalan N, and Prabu P
Yan W, Weng J, Chang DM, and He M
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic is the largest public health crisis of this century. Challenges include the overactive immune responses such as cytokine storm and hyper-inflammation, increased likelihood of severe complications in high-risk populations, limited treatment options mainly based on supportive care and potential long-term complications from clinical management. Falun Gong was the most popular qigong in China before 1999. Limited studies have demonstrated significant positive effects of Falun Gong practice on Health Related Quality Of Life (HRQOL), cellular function and gene expression. A health survey using SF36 in Taiwan revealed significantly higher HRQOL and abstinence of unhealthy behavior including smoking among Falun Gong followers. The health benefits were also observed in those 60 years and older, and those with previous chronic conditions, all of which are among the high-risk populations in COVID-19 for severe complications. Gene expression and cellular study results of Falun Gong practice were characterized by enhanced immunity, down regulation of cellular metabolism, and alteration of apoptotic genes in favor of a rapid resolution of inflammation. Biophysical and bio-energy study demonstrated enhanced energy field and cellular function. We hypothesized that the practice could play a potentially significant role in supporting the prevention, treatment and reducing long-term complications of COVID-19. Methods and Results: By searching the internet using diagnosis as keywords, including “SARS”, “Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia”, “Pulmonary Fibrosis”, and “Femoral Head Necrosis”, we found different number of cases in which patients recovered by learning and practicing Falun Gong. Conclusion: These results suggest potential benefits of Falun Gong practice in the prevention, treatment and prognosis in COVID-19 and warrant further studies.
Diksha, Gaurav Badoni, and Manju O. Pai
Introduction: For centuries medicinal plants serve as a curative agent for many respiratory viruses. The emergence of another respiratory virus i.e. SARS-CoV-2 has already affected many lives worldwide. The unavailability of antivirals drugs and vaccines against COVID-19 has drawn attention to alternative therapy. This review article focused on the antiviral activity of medicinal plants as an alternative therapy to combat COVID-19. Materials and Methods: Literature search was performed using scientific web portals including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Science Direct. This covered articles published in English language from 1953-2020 for antiviral activity of medicinal plants against respiratory viruses. Data from Clinical Trials Registry- India was used to assess the current herbal trials used for the treatment of COVID-19. Results: Studies showed that medicinal plants significantly inhibit the pathogenesis of respiratory viruses by acting as an immune booster, inhibiting viral attachment, entry, and replication into the host cell. Some of the proven ones for their antiviral efficiency are Ashwagandha (Withania sominifera), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), and Giloy (Tinospora cardifolia). Conclusion: From the above finding, it can be anticipated that these medicinal plants may provide antiviral compounds in the future and can be used as an alternative therapy against COVID-19.
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Numerous diseases, including cancer, functional illnesses like chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, cardiometabolic conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure and diabetes, among others, are preventable in secondary, primary and primordial ways with regular exercise. Regular exercise has also been demonstrated to lower the risk of physical dependency and impairment, as well as mortality from all causes, happiness and lifespan. It is particularly interesting because cardiorespiratory fitness is now regarded as a substantial quantitative predictor of all-cause mortality and may be a more accurate predictor of death than recognised risk variables. Clinically, the biggest documented reduction in mortality is shown when a patient's cardiorespiratory fitness is raised from a low level (ability to complete an activity between six and eight METs) to a moderate level (capacity to perform an exercise between six and eight METs). Lean body mass and lifespan are also shown to be positively correlated, especially in individuals with low body mass index (BMI); low muscle mass was more strongly and substantially connected with all-cause death than was poor muscular strength.
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High glycemic foods, on the other hand, are linked to postprandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, which can lead to appetite and, eventually, weight gain. Numerous studies have questioned whether sugar is the only cause of diabetes (not particularly addressed in any randomisedcontrolled experiment) or obesity, but the bulk of them have been unable to substantiate even a single association. Most likely, increased energy consumption, which results in overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes, is the main pathogenic event. These deadly illnesses wouldn't be brought on by consuming one calorie or one teaspoon of sugar every second. In reality, several published research have revealed no association between sugar consumption and body weight when overall caloric intake is taken into consideration.
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