Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Article	Citations
Determinants of sleep quality in college students: A literature review	109
The effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on nurses' stress, anxiety, and burnout levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial	94
The effects of Lavender and Chamomile essential oil inhalation aromatherapy on depression, anxiety and stress in older community-dwelling people: A randomized controlled trial	60
Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic	42
The effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) based mindfulness training on improvement mental-health in adults: A narrative systematic review	39
Burnout and spirituality among nurses: A scoping review	28
The effect of TENS for pain relief in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Anomalous information reception by mediums: A meta-analysis of the scientific evidence	21
Effects of flaxseed on blood pressure, body mass index, and total cholesterol in hypertensive patients: A randomized clinical trial	21
Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease	20
The effect of Reiki and guided imagery intervention on pain and fatigue in oncology patients: A non-randomized controlled study	19
Adverse effects in homeopathy. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	18
Evidence-based assessment of potential therapeutic effects of adjunct osteopathic medicine for multidisciplinary care of acute and convalescent COVID-19 patients	17
Psychobiotics: Are they the future intervention for managing depression and anxiety? A literature review	16
Do saline water gargling and nasal irrigation confer protection against COVID-19?	16
Investigation of the phenomenology, physiology and impact of spiritually transformative experiences – kundalini awakening	14
Sustained resiliency building and burnout reduction for healthcare professionals via organizational sponsored mindfulness programming	13
The effect of preoperative Reiki application on patient anxiety levels	12
A comparative study of the effects of yoga and clinical Pilates training on walking, cognition, respiratory functions, and quality of life in persons with multiple sclerosis: A quasi-experimental stud	12
Effectiveness of self-compassion training on hopelessness and resilience in parents of children with cancer	12
Case report of instantaneous resolution of juvenile macular degeneration blindness after proximal intercessory prayer	12
Effects of winter sea bathing on psychoneuroendocrinoimmunological parameters	12
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	12
Energy Medicine treatments for hand and wrist pain: A pilot study	11
A randomized trial of the immediate effect of Bee-Humming Breathing exercise on blood pressure and heart rate variability in patients with essential hypertension	11

Indian classical music with incremental variation in tempo and octave promotes better anxiety reduction and controlled mind wandering—A randomised controlled EEG study	11
Massage and heat application on labor pain and comfort: A quasi-randomized controlled experimental study	11
Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study	10
Spiritual care experiences by cancer patients, their family caregivers and healthcare team members in oncology practice settings: A qualitative study	10
The effects of watching comedy videos on anxiety and vital signs in surgical oncology patients	10
The effect of relaxation exercises training on pregnancy-related anxiety after perinatal loss: A pilot randomized control trial✰	9
Comparing the effects of geranium aromatherapy and music therapy on the anxiety level of patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery: A clinical trial	9
Breathing therapy and emotional freedom techniques on public speaking anxiety in Turkish nursing students: A randomized controlled study	9
Evaluation of an integrated yoga program in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A pilot study	9
The efficacy of olive leaf extract on healing herpes simplex virus labialis: A randomized double-blind study	9
Benefits of hand massage on anxiety in preoperative outpatient: A quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-tests	8
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	8
The effect of different genres of music and silence on relaxation and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial	8
The efficacy of complementary treatment with marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) on vulvovaginal candidiasis: A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial	8
Perceptual phenomena associated with spontaneous experiences of after-death communication: Analysis of visual, tactile, auditory and olfactory sensations	8
Verified account of near-death experience in a physician who survived cardiac arrest	8
The Effect of Short-term Inhalation of Fir Essential Oil on Autonomic Nervous Activity in Middle-aged Women	8
The effect of acupressure or reiki interventions on the levels of pain and fatigue of cancer patients receiving palliative care: A randomized controlled study	8
Optimizing delivery to meet demand for integrative medicine services in an academic hospital setting: A pilot study	7
Efficacy and safety of modified Sini San for treating poststroke depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
Effects of listening to music and practicing physical exercise on functional and cognitive aspects in institutionalized older adults with dementia: Pilot study	7
The effect of SJS Non-resistance Technique-Facial palsy on a patient with post-acute phase Bell's palsy unresponsive to conventional treatment: A case report	7
Effectiveness of a mindful nature walking intervention on sleep quality and mood in university students during Covid-19: A randomised control study	7
The effects of the addition of motor imagery to home exercises on pain, disability and psychosocial parameters in patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery: A randomized controlled trial	7
A classroom-based pilot of a self-compassion intervention to increase wellbeing in early adolescents	7
Bias in the evaluation of psychology studies: A comparison of parapsychology versus neuroscience	6
Co-created health education intervention among older African American women living with hypertension	6
Efficacy of various forms of acupuncture for the treatment of urinary incontinence in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Effectiveness of mandala coloring in reducing anxiety in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving chemotherapy for the first time	6
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	6
Integrative therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer using Kampo and western medicine: A case report	6
Determining the effect of inhalation and lavender essential oil massage therapy on the severity of perceived labor pain in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial	6
Religious and secular spirituality: Methodological implications of definitions for health research	6
Zataria multiflora induced bronchodilatoion comparable to theophylline syrup in asthmatic patients	6
Effects of lavender oil intervention before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography on patients' vital signs, pain and anxiety: A randomized controlled study	6
Development of observational rating scales for evaluating patient-centered communication within a whole health approach to care	6
Effect of meditation on intracerebral EEG in a patient with temporal lobe epilepsy: A case report	6
Complementing reductionism: Goethean science part 1: Qualities and wholeness	6
The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients	6
Forced-choice experiment on Anomalous Information Reception and correlations with states of consciousness using the Multivariable Multiaxial Suggestibility Inventory-2 (MMSI-2)	6
Implementation of online work-related safety and health trainings for students and educators during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: One model in New Jersey	6
Donkey assisted interventions: A pilot survey on service providers in North-Eastern Italy	6
Orengedokuto and shosaikoto for intractable intracranial carmustine implant-induced fever in a patient with brain tumor: A case report	6
Effectiveness and safety of motion style acupuncture treatment of the pelvic joint for herniated lumbar disc with radiating pain: A prospective, observational pilot study	6
Effects of self-acupressure on pregnancy-related constipation: A single-blind randomized controlled study	6
Successful intervention with Chinese herbal medicine for hyperthyroidism: Two case reports and a literature review	6
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	6
Effect of Aromatherapy on the Anxiety of Patients before Coronary angiography	5
The effects of Reiki and back massage on women's pain and vital signs post-abdominal hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial	5
The effect of salt-water bath in the management of treatment-related peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients receiving taxane and platinum-based treatment	5

Effectiveness of lemon essential oil in reducing test anxiety in nursing students	5
Healthy Beat Acupunch exercise program: Validation and feasibility study for older adults with reduced physical capacity or probable sarcopenia	5
Effects of one month of Common Yoga Protocol practice appear to be mediated by the angiogenic and neurogenic pathway: A pilot study	5
Music-based interventions to improve fibromyalgia syndrome: A meta-analysis	5
Effects of different music on HEK293T cell growth and mitochondrial functions	5
“If you don't use or understand visceral osteopathy you're not a real osteopath”: Professional identity in Australian osteopathy through the lens of a single traditional technique	5
Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	5
Successful treatment of immune-related cystitis by Chai-Ling-Tang (Sairei-To) in a gastric carcinoma patient: Case report and literature review	5
Spiritual awakening and transformation in scientists and academics	5
Efficacy of olive leaves extract on the outcomes of hospitalized covid-19 patients: A randomized, triple-blinded clinical trial	5
The effect of intermittent diet and/or physical therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial	5
A caregiver, an expert, a patient: How complementary therapies support the roles of parents of children with life threatening conditions in hospital settings	5
The effect of music and skin contact with the newborn on pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair in primiparous women: A double-blind randomized controlled study	5
Performance enhancement through meditation in athletes: Insights from a systematic review of randomized controlled trials	5
Effects of auricular acupressure on sleep and pain in elderly people who have osteoarthritis and live in nursing homes: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial	5
Trends for weight control strategies in Korean adults using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2017	5
Cultural competence education for health professionals: Summary of a cochrane review	5
Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression	5
The feasibility and efficacy of perioperative auricular acupuncture technique via intradermal needle buried for postoperative movement-evoked pain after open radical gastrectomy: A randomized controll	5
A participatory research study to explore the healing potential of children's anomalous experiences	5
The efficacy of acupuncture combined with Bailemian capsule in the treatment of cervical spondylosis accompanied by headache, anxiety, and depression	5
Academic studies on claimed past-life memories: A scoping review	5
“Effects of abdominal massage applied with ginger and lavender oil for elderly with constipation: A randomized controlled trial”	5
Intrapersonal mindfulness is associated with reduced risk of burnout among Central Appalachian educators	5
Effect of a lavender essential oil and sleep hygiene protocol on insomnia in postmenopausal women: A pilot randomized clinical trial	5
Does current evidence support the use of kinesiology taping in people with knee osteoarthritis?	5
Professional development in integrative health through an interprofessional online course in clinical settings	4
Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study	4
The effect of reiki on anxiety, fear, pain, and oxygen saturation in abdominal surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality of older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
The effect of lavender aromatherapy on the level of intraoperative anxiety in caesarean case under spinal anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial	4
Infrasound a new weapon in cancer therapy?	4
The effect of Tai Chi on functional mobility, balance and falls in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews	4
Clinical evaluation of the effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss and Trachyspermum copticum (L.) on the patients with irritable bowel syndrome	4
Data mining analysis reveals key acupoints and meridians for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy	4
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	4
Beneficial Effects of Receiving Johrei on General Health or Hypothermia Tendency	4
The effect of late pregnancy date fruit consumption on delivery progress – A meta-analysis	4
Association between chocolate consumption frequency and heart rate variability indices	4
East asian herbal medicine for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Definition and refinement of HYlaDO, a self-hypnosis training program for chronic pain management: A qualitative exploratory study	4
Mother nature speaks: Coronavirus, connectedness, and consciousness	4
A systematic review of the evidence base for the Lightning Process	4
Comparison of the effects of using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with or without kinesio taping on the radial nerve in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized-single blind study	4
The intersection between integrative medicine and neuropathic pain: A case report	4
Efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicines in intervening with the progression of pre-hypertension to hypertension: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial	4
Efficacy of homoeopathic treatment for diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy: A multicentric randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.	4
Effects of intentionally treated water and seeds on the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana	4
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	4
A cross-cultural randomized pilot trial of western-based and five elements music therapy for psychological well-being	4
Introducing integrative primary health care to an interprofessional audience: Feasibility and impact of an asynchronous online course	4
“Food faddists and pseudoscientists!”: Reflections on the history of resistance to ultra-processed foods	4
Therapeutic effects of traditional Thai herbal blood and wind tonic formulations for treatment of menopausal symptoms	4
Effectiveness of aroma-Tea Tree Oil and Eucalyptus oil in alleviating COVID-19 vaccine discomfort side effects	4
Effect of topical application of black pepper essential oil on peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: A randomized controlled study	4
Applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Thought Field Therapy in Kurdistan region of Iraq: A retrospective case series study of mental-health interventions in a setting of political instability and	4
Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impact of mindfulness-based yoga among Hispanic/Latinx adolescents	4
Effect of acupressure application on patients’ nausea, vomiting, pain, and sleep quality after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized placebo-controlled study	4
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	3
Comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of herbal decoction CheReCunJin alone and combined with hydroxychloroquine for treating primary Sjögren's syndrome: A randomized controlled trial	3
Innovative therapies for mood disorders: A case report	3
The effects of conventional, warm and cold acupressure on the pain perceptions and beta-endorphin plasma levels of primiparous women in labor: A randomized controlled trial	3
Consciousness, Covid, and the rise of an American death cult	3
Complementary therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine for a patient with Sjögren's syndrome: A case report	3
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment-What's their story?	3
Effects of meditation compared to music listening on biomarkers in breast cancer survivors with cognitive complaints: secondary outcomes of a pilot randomized control trial	3
Melatonin, vitamins and minerals supplements for the treatment of Covid-19 and Covid-like illness: A prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study	3
A cartography of energy medicine: From subtle anatomy to energy physiology	3
The effects of massage with frankincense and myrrh oil in chronic low back pain: A three-arm randomised controlled trial	3
The effect of lavender foot baths on postoperative pain and sleep quality in comparison with foot baths with warm water only—A prospective randomized controlled study	3
Three cases of hearing impairment with surprising subjective improvements after prayer. What can we say when analyzing them?	3
Western esoteric healing II: A taxonomy of sources of therapeutic knowledge	3
An exploratory investigation of human biofield responses to encountering a sacred object	3
Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits	3
Tai Chi practice and change in exercise habits in survivors of acute coronary syndromes: Is mindfulness a possible mechanism?	3
Siddha fasting in obese acute decompensated heart failure may improve hospital outcomes through empowerment and natural ketosis	3
The effects of acupressure on pain, anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing coronary angiography: A randomized and sham-controlled trial	3
Client experiences of virtual energy healing	3
The wound healing effect of aqueous extract from Piper amalago L. in diabetic patient	3
Acupuncture for improving a case of widespread herpes zoster after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma chemotherapy	3

Effects of short-term Huatou Chan training on health	3
Chinese herbal medicine for irinotecan-induced diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Effects of rose and lavender scents on nurses' job stress: A randomized controlled trial	3
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	3
Self-compassion training to improve well-being for surgical residents	3
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	3
Intranasal low-level laser therapy versus acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis: A randomized, noninferiority trial	3
Testing alleged mediumistic writing: An experimental controlled study	3
The future of spontaneous remissions	3
Effects of mindful breath awareness and muscle relaxation and transcranial electrical stimulation techniques on improving blood pressure status in patients with type 2 diabetes	3
The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review	3
The effects of lavender, rosemary and orange essential oils on memory problems and medication adherence among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A parallel randomized controlled trial	3
Effectiveness of personalized music systems to influence neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia: A quasi-experimental study	3
A potential treatment option for elderly non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients with multiple comorbidities: Two case reports and literature review	3
Effects of joy and sorrow on pulse-graph parameters in healthy female college students based on emotion-evoked experiments	3