Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

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Consciousness, authoritarianism, and political violence	162
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy and safety of elemene in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of gastric cancer	80
Two case reports of tapering sedative-hypnotic drugs through classical conditioning using herbal medicine (CARE-compliant)	51
Acupuncture for treating symptoms associated with chorea-acanthocytosis: A CARE-compliant case report	29
Integrative Korean medicine intervention incorporating angelica gigas for refractory chronic fibromyalgia: A clinical case report	28
Low glycemic index or low glycemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity: Summary of a Cochrane review	26
The effect of self-acupressure on quality of life, physical and cognitive function in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients: A randomized controlled study	25
Effective treatment of non-union after internal fixation of femoral neck fracture using integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine	23
Effects of online mindful stretching exercises for loneliness, mindfulness, and hair cortisol: A mixed method study	23
Evaluating the sound magnetic balance intervention in a randomized controlled trial: Effects on psychological distress, somatic pain, and physiological arousal	23
Awe and Psychoneuroimmunology: Neurophysiological Pathways Linking Positive Emotion and Healing	21
Veterans’ lived experiences with the VA's Whole Health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness	20
Explore the application effect of acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans in the remission stage of asthma	20
Comparison of the effect of natural products and breast milk for preventing and treating nipple trauma and pain in lactating women: A systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Treatment of gastric paralysis after gastric schwannoma by electroacupuncture: A case report and literature review	18
Development of a reliable Dosha self-assessment questionnaire	18
Multimodal benefits of hypnosis on pain, mental health, sleep, and quality of life in patients with chronic pain related to fibromyalgia: A randomized, controlled, blindly-evaluated trial	18
Clinical effectiveness of an integrative psychotherapy technique for the treatment of trauma: A phase I investigation of Heart Assisted Therapy	18
Intervention parameters of LI4 acupressure for labor pain: systematic review and meta-analysis	18
The effect of hand reflexology massage on pain and hemodynamic parameters during endotracheal suctioning: A double-blind, randomized, 2 × 2 crossover study	17
Masthead page	17
Floating needle therapy for the treatment of ureteral calculi: A case report	17
Editorial Board	16
Intranasal low-level laser therapy versus acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis: A randomized, noninferiority trial	16
Alexander technique for older adults—An evidence based low-cost method for chronic pain and frailty prevention	16

Table of contents	16
Knowledge of local folk healers, the so-called whisperers, among paramedic students from eastern Poland	15
The five anxieties tearing America apart	15
Editorial Board	15
Successful complementary therapy with traditional Chinese medicine in a patient with Qi and Jin deficiency symptoms from adult-onset Still's disease: A case report	15
Masthead page	15
From advanced anal squamous cell carcinoma to complete remission: A case report with clinical, radiological, and patient-narrative perspectives	15
Efficacy and safety evaluation of Boswellia serrata and Curcuma longa extract combination in the management of chronic lower back pain: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study	14
Acupuncture and herbal medicine in preventing amputation and promoting tissue regeneration in severe frostbite: A case series	14
Integrated Chinese herbal medicine and Western medicine successfully resolves spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum in a patient with severe COVID-19 in Taiwan: A case report	14
Berberine as adjuvant therapy for treating reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
Consciousness and American society’s uninterest in the wellbeing of its children	14
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children	14
Successful treatment of neuropathic symptoms in acute trigeminal herpes zoster with high-dose intravenous ascorbic acid: A two-case report	14
Probiotics combat sarcopenia by restoring gut integrity in Alzheimer’s disease	13
Exploring client's experiences of a new energy healing modality: Magdalena energy session(s)	13
Efficacy of topical herbal oils for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
An integrative Chinese herbal medicine and ointment therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A case report	13
Caution in use of Melatonin with children	13
Electroacupuncture for acute transverse myelitis following viral infection: A case report	13
Awe and loneliness	13
Biosound Therapy as a treatment for long COVID patients: A pre-post pilot study	13
Korean medicine treatment for premature ovarian failure: Three case reports	12
What is indigenous science?	12
Unmasking the hazy link between wildfire particulate air pollution and cardiopulmonary health	12
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Intake of flavonols slows cognitive decline in older adults	12
The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study	11
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	11
The growing schism between red and blue states and its effect on healthcare for women	11
Decrease in shear wave elastography values and associated risk factors in patients of NAFLD with Unani treatment: clinical case series	11
Successful treatment of immune-related lichenoid dermatitis by Weiling decoction in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer: A case report and review of literature	11
Music therapy for autistic people: summary of a Cochrane review	11
Near-death experience: memory recovery during hypnosis	10
Successful treatment of poliosis associated with vitiligo using unani medications: A case report	10
Table of contents	10
Near birth experience: An exploratory study on the communication experiences with a hypothetical prenatal consciousness	10
Response to Weiler and Woollacott, 2025	10
Humanity's precognition: Climate change and the decline of democracy	10
Effects of acupuncture and foot reflexology on sleep quality in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A clinical trial	10
Impact of Pilates suspension with self-awareness on gait and metacognition in multiple sclerosis: Randomized, single-blinded and parallel-group trial	10
Efficacy and safety of Majoon Ushba oral and Marham Raal topical in tinea corporis – A randomized open-labeled active-controlled clinical trial	10
Utilization of massage chairs for promoting overall health and wellness: A rapid scoping review	10
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	9
Effective treatment of refractory oral ulcers using a compound Chinese herbal mouthwash: A report of two cases	9
Children who claim previous life memories: A case report and literature review	9
Acupuncture as a complex adaptive system: A theoretical reflection on therapeutic effectiveness and emergent healing	9
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	9
Hegu point acupressure for cannulation pain across fistula sites: Randomized controlled trial	9
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	8

Clinical efficacy of Qili Qiangxin Capsule combined with exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic heart failure	8
Integrating cognitive behavioral therapy into the study of healing: A cognitive behavioral therapy perspective	8
Therapeutic potential of the polyherbal unani formulation in alcohol-induced fatty liver: A case report	8
Successful treatment of chronic migraine unresponsive to triptans with herbal medicines containing Cinnamomi Cortex: A case report	8
Sacred suffering and stigma: Cultural pathways to mental health in Ethiopia	8
Editorial Board	8
Immediate effects of electroacupuncture in oculomotor nerve palsy following brainstem infarction: A case report	8
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	8
A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report	8
Table of contents	8
Waning moon: Revising a culturally informed intervention with perimenopausal American Indian and Alaska native women	8
An interpretative phenomenological inquiry into older adults’ experience of nature through virtual reality and its effect on their perceived well-being	8
Acupuncture combined with Guizhi Fuling Wan decoction for adenomyosis-associated dysmenorrhea: A case report	7
Fertility in indigenous communities: An environmental justice perspective	7
From observed improvement to causal inference: Methodological challenges in a self-acupressure trial for multiple sclerosis	7
Pesticides and endometriosis: Silent links in our everyday environment	7
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials	7
The human dimension: integrating whole health into a community-engaged medical education curriculum	7
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Evaluation of study quality and clinical outcomes of homeopathic interventions for warts: A systematic review	7
Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers	7
Consciousness, the decline of American healthcare and its dramatic effect on women	7
“So that life force, to me, is that expression of intelligence through matter”: A qualitative study of the meaning of vitalism in chiropractic	7
The effects of massage therapy and white noise application on premature infants’ sleep	7
Validating the GCP data hypothesis using internet search data	6
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus: Clinical promise, methodological considerations, and future directions	6
Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy: summary of a Cochrane review	6
Research on the influence of yogalates comprehensive rehabilitation training on postoperative recovery of breast cancer patients	6
Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells	6
Scholarly Appraisal of“Improving cognitive function in older adults through mind-body qigong exercise at senior daycare centers: the role of sleep as a moderator and mediator”	6
Effectiveness of Baduanjin exercise on pulmonary function, quality of life, psychological well-being and exercise tolerance in postoperative patients with non-small cell lung cancer: Systematic review	6
Acupuncture treated oculomotor nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus: A case reported	6
Low-grade chronic inflammation in young adults: An underrecognized epidicemic	6
Successful closure of a recurrent enterocutaneous fistula using integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine in ovarian cancer: A case report	6
The effects of lavender, rosemary and orange essential oils on memory problems and medication adherence among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A parallel randomized controlled trial	6
Healthcare after Roe – A saga of shortage, misery, and death	6
Meta-analysis of the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of the vascular cognitive impairment associated with cerebral small vessel disease	6
The effect of integrative Korean medicine treatment on symptomatic lumbar facet joint cysts: A case series	6
Editorial Board	6
Effect of stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians	6
Descriptive and cognitive-perceptual examination of near-death experiences in an Argentine sample: A comparative study	6
Synergy of spiritual ambience, sattvic dietary regimen, homely care, and conventional medical therapy in the holistic rehabilitation of a terminally ill patient with post-traumatic complications: A ca	6
Juicing: Harm to gut and oral health?	6
Effects on plasma oxytocin and dopamine levels through a five-minute audiovisual stimulus of Greek Syrtaki: An intervention-control primary care study	6
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Effectiveness of laughter yoga in reducing postpartum depression symptoms: A randomized controlled study	5
Exploring near death experiences with children post intensive care: A case series	5
Artists needed to fight climate crisis	5
How effective is massage in newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?	5
Effect of Yakson touch and mother's voice on pain and comfort level during nasal CPAP application in Turkey: A randomized controlled study	5
The effect of different essential oils used in stoma bags of individuals with colostomy remooval of odor, life satisfaction and effect on stoma fit: Randomized controlled study	5
The effect of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and fatigue in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: randomized controlled trial	5
Integrative management of microvascular spasm–driven Raynaud’s-like digital ischemia in an elderly smoker with mixed-pattern vasculopathy: A case report	5
The rationality involved in the popular use of coffee (Coffea sp) and sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus) for the treatment of vitiligo: a case report	5
Summary of a Cochrane review: Effect of breastfeeding support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies	5
Effects and core patterns of Chinese herbal medicines on hematologic manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
America's Existential Threat - The Great Schism Trend	5
The effect of lavender and bergamot oil applied via inhalation on the anxiety level and sleep quality of surgical intensive care unit patients	5
Room for all: Inclusive diversity, equity, and access in acupuncture practice, education, and research	5
Emotional complexity and ethical reflections on virtual nature experiences in older adults	5
Effects of the Rebozo technique on labor outcomes in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial	5
Effectiveness of motion style acupuncture treatment for patients with shoulder disorders: A prospective observational study	5
Unearthing the roots of indigenous psychology: Expanding the dialogue from the gardens of Aotearoa to the ecological harmony and mental health of Indonesia's Baduy indigenous community	5
Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial	5
Plantar warts successfully treated with bee venom: A case report	5
Constructive appraisal of “retrospective case control study of microcurrent therapy in autism spectrum disorder: Behavioral outcomes and dose-response analysis”	5
Editorial Board	5
Cues to care: Promptings of nature	5
Advancing biophysics in energy-based clinical interventions: a narrative review	5
Efficacy of aromatherapy with Lavandula angustifolia oil on postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial	5
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	5
Resolution of Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms following kanshoho, a low-pressure muscle relaxation technique: A case report	5
Impact of olive leaf extract on pain management and functional improvement in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	5
Soil health is human health	5
Controlled semi-naturalistic protocol to investigate anomalous information reception in mediumship: Description and preliminary findings	5
Translational reinterpretation of ancestral healing rituals: Structured physiological modulation through adaptive biological responses	4
Effect of auricular acupressure on neuropathy symptoms and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial	4
Driving out of the carbon era	4
Lived experiences of women healers	4
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Lifestyle medicine approach in managing pemphigus vulgaris: A case report	4
A link between physical and mental health: Brain pathways	4
A randomized controlled trial of reflexology effect after abdominal surgery on patient satisfaction, pain and vital signs	4
The effect of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial	4
Unraveling cassia oil's efficacy in alleviating winter-triggered mood disorders in Parkinson's disease patients via aromatherapy-mediated pathways	4
Kampo medicine bukuryoingohangekobokuto and ninjin'yoeitoyoeito as supportive care for management of anorexia and tightness of the esophagus in advanced esophageal cancer: A case report	4
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Structured water, ultra-high dilutions, and biological signaling: Scientific perspectives beyond Avogadro’s limit	4
New methodological directions for involving children in past life memories research	4
The effect of acupressure and massage on labor pain and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial	4
Breathing essential oils during sleep tied to increase memory	4
Effects of a gluten-reduced or gluten-free diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Summary of a Cochrane review	4
Re: "Analysis of the occurrence of mediumistic anomalous information reception: The case of Chico Xavier and Isidoro Santos" (Pereira et al., EXPLORE 22, 2026)	4
Editorial Board	4
Electroacupuncture for periprocedural myocardial injury: moving from physiological promise to clinical implementation	4
Wet cupping therapy and acupuncture applications in migraine patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
Apparent regeneration of Osteolytic bone metastases and resolution of pulmonary metastases associated with traditional Chinese medicine treatment in a patient with thyroid cancer: A hypothesis-generat	4
The effect of acupressure on polyneuropathy-related pain and sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomised controlled trial	4
Patient centered prognosis (PtCP): A guided visualization to assist patients and families explore prognosis for a terminal diagnosis	4
Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits	4
Effects of inhalation of peppermint oil after lumbar discectomy surgery on pain and anxiety levels of patients: A randomized controlled study	4
Integrative strategy for Long COVID neuropsychiatric symptoms: A case report on Kamikihito and Bupleurum-Scutellaria formulas guided by pharmacological rationale	4
A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: A case report	4
Acupuncture and physical therapy for spinal cord injury: Case report	4
Olfaction as a risk factor and biomarker for frailty	4
The effect of rose oil aromatherapy and hand-holding on pain due to peripheral intravenous catheter insertion	4
Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression	4
Protecting the health of future generations in the arctic through community-based participatory research and action	4
Editorial Board	4
Beyond the pandemic: The truth of life after COVID-19	4
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality of older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	4
Contemplative medicine: A practical approach to “Well-Being 2.0” in medicine	4
Effect of Acupressure Applied After Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia Postpone the Duration of Taking Analgesics and on The Gastrointestinal System: A Randomized Controlled Trial	4
Revisiting virtual nature through social cognitive theory and Javanese idiographic experience: a commentary on Kotze et al. (2025)	4
East asian herbal medicine for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Electroacupuncture treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A case report	3
Corrigendum to “Lifestyle medicine first: time to reposition prevention at the centre of chronic disease care” [Journal EXPLORE Volume 22, Issue 3, May–June 2026, 103367]	3
Integrative pain management in orthopedic postoperative care	3
Individualized herbal prescriptions for delayed union: A case series	3
The role of mind-body interventions in traumatised refugees’ primary care: A qualitative exploration of professionals’ experiences in a dedicated programme in Geneva	3
The effect of aromatherapy massage with lemon and peppermint essential oil on menopausal symptoms: A double-blinded, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial	3
A reply to “Reflection on the use of sensory ethnography and creative methods”	3
Music therapy and Benson relaxation in postoperative kinesiophobia: Rethinking placebo effects, evaluation duration, and the need for personalization	3
Indigenous knowledges. What they are and why they matter.	3
Therapeutic potential of Neroli Essential Oil (Citrus aurantium) in obstetrics and gynecology: A systematic review	3
Complementary and integrative medicines for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: Overview of systematic reviews	3
Faith healing based on narratives of healing experiences: A psycho-spiritual interpretation	3
Intrapleural injection of brucea javanica oil emulsion provided a long-term benefits in patient with malignant pleural effusion from pleural mesothelioma: A case report	3
Treatment of primary restless legs syndrome with Fu's subcutaneous needling: A case report	3
Tongue diagnostic parameters-based diagnostic signature in coronary artery disease patients with clopidogrel resistance after percutaneous coronary intervention	3
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Effect assessment of traditional Chinese medicine, Guilu Erxian Jiao, in patients with osteoporosis: A case-control study of the Chang gung memorial hospital	3
Table of contents	3
Effect of virtual reality on labor pain, comfort, and satisfaction: A randomized controlled trial	3
Editorial Board	3
Circadian Rhythm Syndrome and mortality risk	3
The effect of the hand massage using baby oil with lavender application on the procedural pain and state anxiety of women undergoing brachytherapy: A parallel-group randomized controlled study	3
The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study	3
A potential treatment option for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Three cases	3
The effect of reiki and acupressure on pain, anxiety and vital signs during femoral sheath removal in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled study	3
The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review	3
A classroom-based pilot of a self-compassion intervention to increase wellbeing in early adolescents	3
“Healing the invisible wounds of war: A perspective on integrative healthcare for conflict-affected populations”	3
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adherence of immunosuppressive treatment in liver transplant recipients: A randomized controlled trial	3
A review of inflammatory bowel disease from the perspective of Persian medicine	3
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The TOHU framework: Sensing and interpreting tohu to heal from trauma	3
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The effect of Aromatherapy with Pelargonium graveolens (P. graveolens) on the fatigue and sleep quality of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial	3
Companion dogs as catalysts for healthy aging: Reflections on the foster-to-adopt model for older veterans: A letter to the editor	3
Efficacy of a traditional persian fruit infusion (Naqu Fawakeh) versus silymarin in reducing chemotherapy-induced hepatotoxicity in pediatric ALL: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial	3
A treatment in search of a disease? Challenges in mindfulness research and practice	3
The therapeutic effect of two different massages on the sleep quality of orthopedic surgery patients: A randomized controlled study	3
Protective effect of energized structured water on bioenergetic function and oxidative stress in H9c2 cells	3
Traditional Chinese medicine as an alternative therapy for chronic immune thrombocytopenia in children: A case report	3
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Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy: Addressing the challenges of tinnitus treatment in the digital age	3
The effects of aromatherapy massage in menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study	3
Bridging the gap: Methodological refinements to clarify the role of acupressure in the management of preoperative anxiety	3
The impact of Zataria multiflora on oxidative stress biomarkers and ulcerative colitis symptoms: A multicenter, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial	2
Can you be cured if the doctor disagrees? A case study of 27 prayer healing reports evaluated by a medical assessment team in the Netherlands	2
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The effect of acupressure or reiki interventions on the levels of pain and fatigue of cancer patients receiving palliative care: A randomized controlled study	2
Effect of acupressure on management of dyspnea and quality of life in palliative care patients	2
Intervention effect of electroacupuncture therapy on drug reducing and discontinuation of insomnia patients with long-term excessive use of zolpidem	2
Effect of acupressure in the third eye point (EX-HN 3) on psychological distress, comfort and physiologic parameters among patients undergoing coronary angiography	2
Osteopathic manipulative treatment as a complementary and integrative approach to mitigate stress, anxiety, and depression: A systematic review	2
Acupressure in contemporary integrative care: From tradition to translation	2
Effect of yoga on the social responsiveness and problem behaviors of children with ASD in special schools: A randomized controlled trial	2
Herbal decoction with post-surgery for tibiofibular fracture: A systematic review	2
Treatment of postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome with Fu's subcutaneous needling: A case report	2
Successful complementary therapy with Chinese herbal medicine in a patient with refractory symptoms from systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report	2