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RESEARCH 

Healing Touch (HT) is one of many energy-based modalities that is being increasingly studied. Many science disciplines are turning to the study of subtle energies in their quest to understand the phenomena of energy-based therapies. One can look to new literature within almost every discipline to find the shifting openness to the belief in subtle energies and its impact on our lives. The science of physics and psychoneuroimmunology are publishing increasingly sophisticated theories and research about energy.

It is important to know that a great deal of research is being done involving biofield therapies and other integrative healing modalities. Whole journals are devoted to reporting of research so the body of knowledge is continually growing. Many studies in biofield modalities have been funded by internationally recognized funding bodies such as the National Institute of Health, NASA and special interest groups. 

Research articles can be found in the section Institutions and Publications Dedicated to the Scientific Study of Integrative Medicine available below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Published and unpublished studies and pilot studies have been conducted studying the impact of Healing Touch and other biofield therapies on:

 

  • Cancer

  • Heart Disease

  • Palliative (Hospice) Care

  • Elder Care

  • Immunological

  • Endocrine Conditions (HIV And Diabetes)

  • Headaches

  • Postoperative Wounds

  • Pediatric Conditions

  • Alcoholism

  • Premenopausal Syndrome

  • Dementia

Symptoms explored have included but are not limited to:

  • Pain

  • Fatigue

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Agitation

  • Stress

  • Nausea

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Current research and studies support the use of Healing Touch in a variety of ways.

 

Quantitative studies support the use of Healing Touch to:

  • Lower anxiety, tension, and stress

  • Reduce fatigue

  • Reduce pain

  • Shorten hospital stays

  • Improve immune function in cancer patients

  • Ease effects of trauma and PTSD

Qualitative research, anecdotal support, and pilot studies indicate that Healing Touch: 

  • Facilitates wound healing

  • Assists in the preparation for, and recovery from, medical treatments, surgeries, and procedures

  • Supports individuals and families through the dying process

  • Supports individuals and families through chronic illnesses

  • Assists in management and treatment of side effects from medical treatments

  • Supports illness prevention and health promotion activities

  • Improves quality of sleep

  • Enhances sense of spiritual connection

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INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS DEDICATED TO
THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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Association for Comprehensive 

Energy Psychology

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Sesión de acupuntura

Digital Commons Network:

Alternative & Complementary Medicine

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REPORTS ON BIOFIELD RESEARCH
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2023
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2020
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