Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Article	Citations
Determinants of sleep quality in college students: A literature review	91
The effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on nurses' stress, anxiety, and burnout levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial	84
The effects of Lavender and Chamomile essential oil inhalation aromatherapy on depression, anxiety and stress in older community-dwelling people: A randomized controlled trial	45
Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic	42
Police brutality and racism in America	24
The effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) based mindfulness training on improvement mental-health in adults: A narrative systematic review	23
Burnout and spirituality among nurses: A scoping review	21
Climate change, Covid-19, preparedness, and consciousness	20
Anomalous information reception by mediums: A meta-analysis of the scientific evidence	19
Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease	19
The effect of TENS for pain relief in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology-based meditation (PNEIMED) training reduces salivary cortisol under basal and stressful conditions in healthy university students: Results of a randomized controlled stu	18
Evidence-based assessment of potential therapeutic effects of adjunct osteopathic medicine for multidisciplinary care of acute and convalescent COVID-19 patients	17
Do saline water gargling and nasal irrigation confer protection against COVID-19?	15
Adverse effects in homeopathy. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies	15
Loneliness at epidemic levels in America	15
The effect of Reiki and guided imagery intervention on pain and fatigue in oncology patients: A non-randomized controlled study	15
Doctors’ experience of becoming patients and its influence on their medical practice: A literature review	14
Effects of flaxseed on blood pressure, body mass index, and total cholesterol in hypertensive patients: A randomized clinical trial	13
Role of yoga in the prevention and management of various cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors: A comprehensive scientific evidence-based review	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	11
Effects of massage on vital signs, pain and comfort levels in liver transplant patients	11
Integrative and lifestyle medicine strategies should include Earthing (grounding): Review of research evidence and clinical observations	11
Investigation of the phenomenology, physiology and impact of spiritually transformative experiences – kundalini awakening	10
Is parents’ education level associated with adolescent self-compassion?	10

Covid-19 and the documented failure of the American illness profit system — We have to stop treating our doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, and ourselves this way	10
Effects of winter sea bathing on psychoneuroendocrinoimmunological parameters	10
Energy Medicine treatments for hand and wrist pain: A pilot study	10
The effect of preoperative Reiki application on patient anxiety levels	10
Characteristics of English-speaking trance channelers	9
Herbal medicine (Taohong Siwu Tang) for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Indian classical music with incremental variation in tempo and octave promotes better anxiety reduction and controlled mind wandering—A randomised controlled EEG study	9
The efficacy of olive leaf extract on healing herpes simplex virus labialis: A randomized double-blind study	9
Massage and heat application on labor pain and comfort: A quasi-randomized controlled experimental study	9
A randomized trial of the immediate effect of Bee-Humming Breathing exercise on blood pressure and heart rate variability in patients with essential hypertension	9
Case report of instantaneous resolution of juvenile macular degeneration blindness after proximal intercessory prayer	8
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	8
Effect of the Emotional Freedom Techniques on anger symptoms in Hwabyung patients: A comparison with the progressive muscle relaxation technique in a pilot randomized controlled trial	8
Verified account of near-death experience in a physician who survived cardiac arrest	8
Perceptual phenomena associated with spontaneous experiences of after-death communication: Analysis of visual, tactile, auditory and olfactory sensations	8
Psychobiotics: Are they the future intervention for managing depression and anxiety? A literature review	8
Sustained resiliency building and burnout reduction for healthcare professionals via organizational sponsored mindfulness programming	8
Breathing therapy and emotional freedom techniques on public speaking anxiety in Turkish nursing students: A randomized controlled study	7
Comparing the effects of geranium aromatherapy and music therapy on the anxiety level of patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery: A clinical trial	7
Effects of thoracic kinesio taping on pulmonary functions, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial	7
The effect of relaxation exercises training on pregnancy-related anxiety after perinatal loss: A pilot randomized control trial✰	7
Efficacy and safety of modified Sini San for treating poststroke depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
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
Optimizing delivery to meet demand for integrative medicine services in an academic hospital setting: A pilot study	6
Effects of self-acupressure on pregnancy-related constipation: A single-blind randomized controlled study	6
Complementing reductionism: Goethean science part 1: Qualities and wholeness	6
Effectiveness of self-compassion training on hopelessness and resilience in parents of children with cancer	6
Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study	6
Spiritual care experiences by cancer patients, their family caregivers and healthcare team members in oncology practice settings: A qualitative study	6
Orengedokuto and shosaikoto for intractable intracranial carmustine implant-induced fever in a patient with brain tumor: A case report	6
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	6
The effects of watching comedy videos on anxiety and vital signs in surgical oncology patients	6
Successful treatment of immune-related cystitis by Chai-Ling-Tang (Sairei-To) in a gastric carcinoma patient: Case report and literature review	6
Evaluation of an integrated yoga program in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A pilot study	6
Effects of lavender oil intervention before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography on patients' vital signs, pain and anxiety: A randomized controlled study	6
Effect of meditation on intracerebral EEG in a patient with temporal lobe epilepsy: A case report	6
Integrative therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer using Kampo and western medicine: A case report	6
The effect of labor dance on perceived labor pain, birth satisfaction, and neonatal outcomes	6
Bias in the evaluation of psychology studies: A comparison of parapsychology versus neuroscience	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	5
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	5
Successful intervention with Chinese herbal medicine for hyperthyroidism: Two case reports and a literature review	5
Does current evidence support the use of kinesiology taping in people with knee osteoarthritis?	5
Forced-choice experiment on Anomalous Information Reception and correlations with states of consciousness using the Multivariable Multiaxial Suggestibility Inventory-2 (MMSI-2)	5
Music-based interventions to improve fibromyalgia syndrome: A meta-analysis	5
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	5
The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients	5
Effect of topical application of black pepper essential oil on peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: A randomized controlled study	5
Traditional Thai herbal medicine as an alternative treatment for refractory chronic eczema	5
Zataria multiflora induced bronchodilatoion comparable to theophylline syrup in asthmatic patients	5

A participatory research study to explore the healing potential of children's anomalous experiences	5
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	5
The effect of intermittent diet and/or physical therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial	5
Benefits of hand massage on anxiety in preoperative outpatient: A quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-tests	4
Effects of different music on HEK293T cell growth and mitochondrial functions	4
Introducing integrative primary health care to an interprofessional audience: Feasibility and impact of an asynchronous online course	4
“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	4
Efficacy and safety of the classic Chinese herbal prescription Sanpian decoction on migraine: A meta-analysis	4
Effectiveness of mandala coloring in reducing anxiety in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving chemotherapy for the first time	4
Efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicines in intervening with the progression of pre-hypertension to hypertension: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial	4
Effect of acupressure at Sanyinjiao on albuminuria in patients with early diabetic nephropathy: A single-blind, randomized, controlled preliminary study	4
Making sense of chronic disease using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): An existential view of illness	4
A systematic review of the evidence base for the Lightning Process	4
Efficacy of homoeopathic treatment for diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy: A multicentric randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.	4
Effectiveness of a mindful nature walking intervention on sleep quality and mood in university students during Covid-19: A randomised control study	4
The Effect of Short-term Inhalation of Fir Essential Oil on Autonomic Nervous Activity in Middle-aged Women	4
A caregiver, an expert, a patient: How complementary therapies support the roles of parents of children with life threatening conditions in hospital settings	4
Professional development in integrative health through an interprofessional online course in clinical settings	4
The effect of late pregnancy date fruit consumption on delivery progress – A meta-analysis	4
The effect of different genres of music and silence on relaxation and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial	4
Therapeutic effects of traditional Thai herbal blood and wind tonic formulations for treatment of menopausal symptoms	4
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	4
Co-created health education intervention among older African American women living with hypertension	4
Data mining analysis reveals key acupoints and meridians for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy	4
Intrapersonal mindfulness is associated with reduced risk of burnout among Central Appalachian educators	4
Mother nature speaks: Coronavirus, connectedness, and consciousness	4
Development of observational rating scales for evaluating patient-centered communication within a whole health approach to care	4
A classroom-based pilot of a self-compassion intervention to increase wellbeing in early adolescents	4
Beneficial Effects of Receiving Johrei on General Health or Hypothermia Tendency	4
The effect of salt-water bath in the management of treatment-related peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients receiving taxane and platinum-based treatment	4
Effects of intentionally treated water and seeds on the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana	4
East asian herbal medicine for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study	4
Cultural competence education for health professionals: Summary of a cochrane review	4
The intersection between integrative medicine and neuropathic pain: A case report	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
Effects of listening to music and practicing physical exercise on functional and cognitive aspects in institutionalized older adults with dementia: Pilot study	4
Infrasound a new weapon in cancer therapy?	4
Donkey assisted interventions: A pilot survey on service providers in North-Eastern Italy	4
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	4
Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	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
Consciousness, Covid, and the rise of an American death cult	3
Efficacy of olive leaves extract on the outcomes of hospitalized covid-19 patients: A randomized, triple-blinded clinical trial	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
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 future of spontaneous remissions	3
The wound healing effect of aqueous extract from Piper amalago L. in diabetic patient	3
Three cases of hearing impairment with surprising subjective improvements after prayer. What can we say when analyzing them?	3
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	3
Western esoteric healing II: A taxonomy of sources of therapeutic knowledge	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
Definition and refinement of HYlaDO, a self-hypnosis training program for chronic pain management: A qualitative exploratory study	3
Trends for weight control strategies in Korean adults using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2017	3
Religious and secular spirituality: Methodological implications of definitions for health research	3
Clinical evaluation of the effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss and Trachyspermum copticum (L.) on the patients with irritable bowel syndrome	3
Academic studies on claimed past-life memories: A scoping review	3
Client experiences of virtual energy healing	3
A cartography of energy medicine: From subtle anatomy to energy physiology	3
“Effects of abdominal massage applied with ginger and lavender oil for elderly with constipation: A randomized controlled trial”	3
The efficacy of complementary treatment with marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) on vulvovaginal candidiasis: A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial	3
Self-compassion training to improve well-being for surgical residents	3
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality of older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Association between chocolate consumption frequency and heart rate variability indices	3
Food production, human health and planet health amid Covid-19	3
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	3
Healthy Beat Acupunch exercise program: Validation and feasibility study for older adults with reduced physical capacity or probable sarcopenia	3
The efficacy of acupuncture combined with Bailemian capsule in the treatment of cervical spondylosis accompanied by headache, anxiety, and depression	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
An integrated and intergenerational community response to promote holistic wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic	3
Effectiveness of lemon essential oil in reducing test anxiety in nursing students	3
Effectiveness of personalized music systems to influence neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia: A quasi-experimental study	3
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	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
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	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
Western esoteric healing I: Conceptual background and therapeutic knowledge	2
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	2

The rationality involved in the popular use of coffee (Coffea sp) and sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus) for the treatment of vitiligo: a case report	2
Effectiveness of aroma-Tea Tree Oil and Eucalyptus oil in alleviating COVID-19 vaccine discomfort side effects	2
Effect of stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians	2
Exposure to cell phones reduces heart rate variability in both normal-weight and obese normotensive medical students	2
The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review	2
Effects of the local and geocosmic environment on the efficacy of Energy Medicine treatments: An exploratory study	2
Acupuncture for improving a case of widespread herpes zoster after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma chemotherapy	2
A potential treatment option for elderly non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients with multiple comorbidities: Two case reports and literature review	2
The effects of Reiki and back massage on women's pain and vital signs post-abdominal hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial	2
Efficacy of various forms of acupuncture for the treatment of urinary incontinence in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Morphogenic fields: A coming of age	2
Effects of one month of Common Yoga Protocol practice appear to be mediated by the angiogenic and neurogenic pathway: A pilot study	2
Effect of Aromatherapy on the Anxiety of Patients before Coronary angiography	2
Complementary therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine for a patient with Sjögren's syndrome: A case report	2
The Anthroposophic Art Therapy Assessment Paint (AART-ASSESS-P): A peer-report instrument to assess patients’ pictorial expression during Anthroposophic Painting Therapy	2
If «Me» is not as it seems, what about diagnosing and treating mental illness?	2
Effect of a lavender essential oil and sleep hygiene protocol on insomnia in postmenopausal women: A pilot randomized clinical trial	2
Intradialytic hypotension: Is intradialytic acupuncture a complementary option? A case report	2
Mediterranean-style diet for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Summary of a Cochrane review	2
Become aware of the short and long-term mental health effects of COVID	2
Validating the GCP data hypothesis using internet search data	2
Whole health learning: The revolutionary child of integrative health and education	2
The effects of massage with frankincense and myrrh oil in chronic low back pain: A three-arm randomised controlled trial	2
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
Performance enhancement through meditation in athletes: Insights from a systematic review of randomized controlled trials	2
Spiritual awakening and transformation in scientists and academics	2
Yoga therapy DYADS: A novel approach to chronic pain management in underserved populations	2
Innovative therapies for mood disorders: A case report	2
Effect of acupressure application on patients’ nausea, vomiting, pain, and sleep quality after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized placebo-controlled study	2
Moxibustion with deferasirox results in safe, accelerated, and sustained cardiac iron chelation for a young Diamond Blackfan Anemia patient: An integrative case report	2
Testing alleged mediumistic writing: An experimental controlled study	2
Effects of rose and lavender scents on nurses' job stress: A randomized controlled trial	2
Complementary and integrative medicines for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: Overview of systematic reviews	2
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	2
The effects of acupressure on pain, anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing coronary angiography: A randomized and sham-controlled trial	2
Effect of trataka (yogic gazing) on insomnia severity and quality of sleep in people with insomnia	2
Integrative medicine smart phrase pilot study: Evaluating an EHR tool to improve providers’ attitudes, knowledge and use of herbal and dietary supplements	2
Impact of Prajñā yoga on cognition in adolescents with congenital and adventitious visual impairment	2
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment-What's their story?	2
Healthcare after Roe – A saga of shortage, misery, and death	2
The effect of Helfer skin tap technique on hepatitis B vaccine intramuscular injection pain in neonates: A randomized controlled trial	2
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	2
Chinese herbal medicine for irinotecan-induced diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: Summary of a cochrane review	2
Mediumship accuracy: A quantitative and qualitative study with a triple-blind protocol	2
The effect of lavender aromatherapy on the level of intraoperative anxiety in caesarean case under spinal anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial	2
2020 Year of the nurse and the midwife	2
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	2