Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Article	Citations
Consciousness, authoritarianism, and political violence	110
Explore the application effect of acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans in the remission stage of asthma	89
Effects of online mindful stretching exercises for loneliness, mindfulness, and hair cortisol: A mixed method study	58
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy and safety of elemene in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of gastric cancer	34
Low glycemic index or low glycemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity: Summary of a Cochrane review	32
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	30
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	22
Treatment of gastric paralysis after gastric schwannoma by electroacupuncture: A case report and literature review	22
The effect of intermittent diet and/or physical therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial	21
Acupuncture for treating symptoms associated with chorea-acanthocytosis: A CARE-compliant case report	21
Response to Dr. DF Naude	20
Clinical effectiveness of an integrative psychotherapy technique for the treatment of trauma: A phase I investigation of Heart Assisted Therapy	19
Effects of mindful breath awareness and muscle relaxation and transcranial electrical stimulation techniques on improving blood pressure status in patients with type 2 diabetes	19
The Coronavirus pandemic	17
Two case reports of tapering sedative-hypnotic drugs through classical conditioning using herbal medicine (CARE-compliant)	17
Editorial Board	16
Veterans’ lived experiences with the VA's Whole Health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness	16
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	15
Floating needle therapy for the treatment of ureteral calculi: A case report	15
Berberine as adjuvant therapy for treating reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	15
Development of a reliable Dosha self-assessment questionnaire	15
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children	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	14
Alexander technique for older adults—An evidence based low-cost method for chronic pain and frailty prevention	14

Table of contents	14
Masthead page	14
Editorial Board	14
Editorial Board	13
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	13
Knowledge of local folk healers, the so-called whisperers, among paramedic students from eastern Poland	13
Intranasal low-level laser therapy versus acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis: A randomized, noninferiority trial	13
Masthead page	13
An integrative Chinese herbal medicine and ointment therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A case report	12
Biosound Therapy as a treatment for long COVID patients: A pre-post pilot study	12
Acupuncture and herbal medicine in preventing amputation and promoting tissue regeneration in severe frostbite: A case series	12
Decrease in shear wave elastography values and associated risk factors in patients of NAFLD with Unani treatment: clinical case series	12
Sustained resiliency building and burnout reduction for healthcare professionals via organizational sponsored mindfulness programming	12
Near-death experience: memory recovery during hypnosis	12
Electroacupuncture for acute transverse myelitis following viral infection: A case report	12
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	12
Efficacy and safety of Majoon Ushba oral and Marham Raal topical in tinea corporis – A randomized open-labeled active-controlled clinical trial	11
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Impact of Pilates suspension with self-awareness on gait and metacognition in multiple sclerosis: Randomized, single-blinded and parallel-group trial	11
Caution in use of Melatonin with children	11
Corpus callosum size, hypnotic susceptibility and empathy in women with alleged mediumship: a controlled study	11
Unmasking the hazy link between wildfire particulate air pollution and cardiopulmonary health	11
Intake of flavonols slows cognitive decline in older adults	11
Exploring client's experiences of a new energy healing modality: Magdalena energy session(s)	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
Korean medicine treatment for premature ovarian failure: Three case reports	11
What is indigenous science?	11
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	10
The growing schism between red and blue states and its effect on healthcare for women	10
Successful treatment of chronic migraine unresponsive to triptans with herbal medicines containing Cinnamomi Cortex: A case report	10
Utilization of massage chairs for promoting overall health and wellness: A rapid scoping review	10
Masthead page	10
The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study	10
Effective treatment of refractory oral ulcers using a compound Chinese herbal mouthwash: A report of two cases	10
Humanity's precognition: Climate change and the decline of democracy	10
Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study	10
Successful treatment of poliosis associated with vitiligo using unani medications: A case report	10
Children who claim previous life memories: A case report and literature review	10
Response to Dr. Shiki's Importance of considering the essence and the significance of “the Zone”	9
Immediate effects of electroacupuncture in oculomotor nerve palsy following brainstem infarction: A case report	9
A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report	9
Clinical efficacy of Qili Qiangxin Capsule combined with exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic heart failure	9
Table of contents	9
Near birth experience: An exploratory study on the communication experiences with a hypothetical prenatal consciousness	9
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	9
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	9
An interpretative phenomenological inquiry into older adults’ experience of nature through virtual reality and its effect on their perceived well-being	8
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	8
Three cases of hearing impairment with surprising subjective improvements after prayer. What can we say when analyzing them?	8
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Beneficial Effects of Receiving Johrei on General Health or Hypothermia Tendency	8
Editorial Board	8
Consciousness, the decline of American healthcare and its dramatic effect on women	8
Acupuncture combined with Guizhi Fuling Wan decoction for adenomyosis-associated dysmenorrhea: A case report	8
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	8
Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers	8
The effects of massage therapy and white noise application on premature infants’ sleep	8
Fertility in indigenous communities: An environmental justice perspective	8
Effects of acupuncture and foot reflexology on sleep quality in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A clinical trial	8
Pesticides and endometriosis: Silent links in our everyday environment	7
Expanding awareness of climate change, sustainability, and environmental health through an introductory short online course for high school students	7
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	7
Masthead page	7
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials	7
Research on the influence of yogalates comprehensive rehabilitation training on postoperative recovery of breast cancer patients	7
Juicing: Harm to gut and oral health?	7
Underdiagnosed food allergies in children on Medicaid	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
Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells	7
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
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Calcium Supplementation for the Prevention of Primary Hypertension: Summary of a Cochrane review	6
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	6
Effect of stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians	6
Editorial Board	6
Validating the GCP data hypothesis using internet search data	6
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment-What's their story?	6
The future of spontaneous remissions	6
Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy: summary of a Cochrane review	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
Acupuncture treated oculomotor nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus: A case reported	6
Effects on plasma oxytocin and dopamine levels through a five-minute audiovisual stimulus of Greek Syrtaki: An intervention-control primary care study	6
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
Constructive appraisal of “retrospective case control study of microcurrent therapy in autism spectrum disorder: Behavioral outcomes and dose-response analysis”	5
Effectiveness of laughter yoga in reducing postpartum depression symptoms: A randomized controlled study	5
Consciousness, creativity, innovation, and survival	5
The effect of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and fatigue in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: randomized controlled trial	5
Editorial Board	5
Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial	5
Artists needed to fight climate crisis	5
Integrative traditional Korean medicine management, including acupuncture and Chuna-manual therapy, for stroke-related central facial palsy: A study of three case reports	5
Effects and core patterns of Chinese herbal medicines on hematologic manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Plantar warts successfully treated with bee venom: A case report	5
Controlled semi-naturalistic protocol to investigate anomalous information reception in mediumship: Description and preliminary findings	5
America's Existential Threat - The Great Schism Trend	5
Impact of olive leaf extract on pain management and functional improvement in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: 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
The effect of Tai Chi on functional mobility, balance and falls in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews	5
Exploring near death experiences with children post intensive care: A case series	5
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	5
Soil health is human health	5
The effects of lavender, rosemary and orange essential oils on memory problems and medication adherence among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A parallel randomized controlled trial	5
Advancing biophysics in energy-based clinical interventions: a narrative review	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
Masthead page	4
Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	4
The effect of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on postpartum depression: 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 acupressure on polyneuropathy-related pain and sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomised controlled trial	4
Feasibility study of a modified yoga program for chronic pain among elderly adults in assisted and independent living	4
Cues to care: Promptings of nature	4
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	4
Contemplative medicine: A practical approach to “Well-Being 2.0” in medicine	4
A randomized controlled trial of reflexology effect after abdominal surgery on patient satisfaction, pain and vital signs	4
Editorial Board	4
Lifestyle medicine approach in managing pemphigus vulgaris: A case report	4
East asian herbal medicine for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression	4
A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: A case report	4
Effect of Yakson touch and mother's voice on pain and comfort level during nasal CPAP application in Turkey: A randomized controlled study	4
Climacteric symptoms and quality of life in yoga practitioners	4
Effectiveness of motion style acupuncture treatment for patients with shoulder disorders: A prospective observational study	4
Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits	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
Wet cupping therapy and acupuncture applications in migraine patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
How effective is massage in newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?	4

Room for all: Inclusive diversity, equity, and access in acupuncture practice, education, and research	4
Translational Reinterpretation of Ancestral Healing Rituals: Structured Physiological Modulation through Adaptive Biological Responses	4
Efficacy of aromatherapy with Lavandula angustifolia oil on postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial	4
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	4
Masthead page	4
The effect of acupressure and massage on labor pain and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial	4
Patient centered prognosis (PtCP): A guided visualization to assist patients and families explore prognosis for a terminal diagnosis	4
Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia: summary of a Cochrane review	3
Effect assessment of traditional Chinese medicine, Guilu Erxian Jiao, in patients with osteoporosis: A case-control study of the Chang gung memorial hospital	3
Effectiveness of personalized music systems to influence neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia: A quasi-experimental study	3
Perceptual phenomena associated with spontaneous experiences of after-death communication: Analysis of visual, tactile, auditory and olfactory sensations	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
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
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Development of observational rating scales for evaluating patient-centered communication within a whole health approach to care	3
The TOHU framework: Sensing and interpreting tohu to heal from trauma	3
Modified mosquitoes result in 77% fewer Indonesian dengue cases	3
Bridging the gap: Methodological refinements to clarify the role of acupressure in the management of preoperative anxiety	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
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 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
Traditional Chinese medicine as an alternative therapy for chronic immune thrombocytopenia in children: A case report	3
Driving out of the carbon era	3
An experiment with three studies of physiological connectedness amongst twins and its possible relationship to attachment	3
Unraveling cassia oil's efficacy in alleviating winter-triggered mood disorders in Parkinson's disease patients via aromatherapy-mediated pathways	3
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Breathing essential oils during sleep tied to increase memory	3
Effect of trataka (yogic gazing) on insomnia severity and quality of sleep in people with insomnia	3
Electroacupuncture treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A case report	3
Undiagnosed pleural effusion treated with traditional Chinese medicine: A case report	3
A potential treatment option for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Three cases	3
The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review	3
Tongue diagnostic parameters-based diagnostic signature in coronary artery disease patients with clopidogrel resistance after percutaneous coronary intervention	3
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	3
Effects of a gluten-reduced or gluten-free diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Summary of a Cochrane review	3
Tibetan pulse diagnostics and attempts to computerize it	3
The effect of aromatherapy massage with lemon and peppermint essential oil on menopausal symptoms: A double-blinded, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial	3
Protective effect of energized structured water on bioenergetic function and oxidative stress in H9c2 cells	3
A treatment in search of a disease? Challenges in mindfulness research and practice	3
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The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study	3
The effects of aromatherapy with thyme oil on disease symptoms, vital findings, and hemodynamic parameters in COVID-19 patients	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 therapeutic effect of two different massages on the sleep quality of orthopedic surgery patients: A randomized controlled study	3
Acupuncture and physical therapy for spinal cord injury: Case report	3
Editorial Board	3
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adherence of immunosuppressive treatment in liver transplant recipients: A randomized controlled trial	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
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Individualized herbal prescriptions for delayed union: A case series	3
Olfaction as a risk factor and biomarker for frailty	3
Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study	3
A link between physical and mental health: Brain pathways	3
The effect of TENS for pain relief in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Beyond the pandemic: The truth of life after COVID-19	3
The effects of aromatherapy massage in menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study	3
Editorial Board	3
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The effect of rose oil aromatherapy and hand-holding on pain due to peripheral intravenous catheter insertion	3
A review of inflammatory bowel disease from the perspective of Persian medicine	3
Indigenous knowledges. What they are and why they matter.	3
Integrative pain management in orthopedic postoperative care	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
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Protecting the health of future generations in the arctic through community-based participatory research and action	3
Circadian Rhythm Syndrome and mortality risk	3
Effects of inhalation of peppermint oil after lumbar discectomy surgery on pain and anxiety levels of patients: A randomized controlled study	3