Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

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Consciousness, authoritarianism, and political violence	119
Effects of online mindful stretching exercises for loneliness, mindfulness, and hair cortisol: A mixed method study	93
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy and safety of elemene in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of gastric cancer	60
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	39
The effect of self-acupressure on quality of life, physical and cognitive function in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients: A randomized controlled study	33
Effective treatment of non-union after internal fixation of femoral neck fracture using integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine	32
Two case reports of tapering sedative-hypnotic drugs through classical conditioning using herbal medicine (CARE-compliant)	25
Treatment of gastric paralysis after gastric schwannoma by electroacupuncture: A case report and literature review	25
The Coronavirus pandemic	23
Acupuncture for treating symptoms associated with chorea-acanthocytosis: A CARE-compliant case report	22
The effect of intermittent diet and/or physical therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial	22
Response to Dr. DF Naude	21
Editorial Board	19
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
Development of a reliable Dosha self-assessment questionnaire	18
Low glycemic index or low glycemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity: Summary of a Cochrane review	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
Explore the application effect of acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans in the remission stage of asthma	17
Veterans’ lived experiences with the VA's Whole Health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness	16
Berberine as adjuvant therapy for treating reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
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	16
Alexander technique for older adults—An evidence based low-cost method for chronic pain and frailty prevention	15
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	15
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Floating needle therapy for the treatment of ureteral calculi: A case report	15
Editorial Board	15
Intranasal low-level laser therapy versus acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis: A randomized, noninferiority trial	15
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Editorial Board	15
Knowledge of local folk healers, the so-called whisperers, among paramedic students from eastern Poland	14
Acupuncture and herbal medicine in preventing amputation and promoting tissue regeneration in severe frostbite: A case series	14
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	13
The five anxieties tearing America apart	13
An integrative Chinese herbal medicine and ointment therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A case report	13
Electroacupuncture for acute transverse myelitis following viral infection: A case report	13
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children	13
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	13
Near-death experience: memory recovery during hypnosis	13
Sustained resiliency building and burnout reduction for healthcare professionals via organizational sponsored mindfulness programming	13
The Effect of Hand Reflexology Massage on Pain and Hemodynamic Parameters During Endotracheal Suctioning: A Double-Blind, Randomized, 2 × 2 Crossover Study	13
Intake of flavonols slows cognitive decline in older adults	12
Corpus callosum size, hypnotic susceptibility and empathy in women with alleged mediumship: a controlled study	12
Exploring client's experiences of a new energy healing modality: Magdalena energy session(s)	12
Korean medicine treatment for premature ovarian failure: Three case reports	12
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	12
Efficacy and safety of Majoon Ushba oral and Marham Raal topical in tinea corporis – A randomized open-labeled active-controlled clinical trial	12
Unmasking the hazy link between wildfire particulate air pollution and cardiopulmonary health	12
What is indigenous science?	12
Caution in use of Melatonin with children	12
The growing schism between red and blue states and its effect on healthcare for women	11
The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study	11
Decrease in shear wave elastography values and associated risk factors in patients of NAFLD with Unani treatment: clinical case series	11
Impact of Pilates suspension with self-awareness on gait and metacognition in multiple sclerosis: Randomized, single-blinded and parallel-group trial	11
Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study	11
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Music therapy for autistic people: summary of a Cochrane review	11
Successful treatment of poliosis associated with vitiligo using unani medications: A case report	10
A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report	10
Clinical efficacy of Qili Qiangxin Capsule combined with exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic heart failure	10
Humanity's precognition: Climate change and the decline of democracy	10
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	10
Immediate effects of electroacupuncture in oculomotor nerve palsy following brainstem infarction: A case report	10
Biosound Therapy as a treatment for long COVID patients: A pre-post pilot study	10
Effective treatment of refractory oral ulcers using a compound Chinese herbal mouthwash: A report of two cases	10
Response to Dr. Shiki's Importance of considering the essence and the significance of “the Zone”	10
Near birth experience: An exploratory study on the communication experiences with a hypothetical prenatal consciousness	10
An interpretative phenomenological inquiry into older adults’ experience of nature through virtual reality and its effect on their perceived well-being	9
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Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	9
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	9
Children who claim previous life memories: A case report and literature review	9
Beneficial Effects of Receiving Johrei on General Health or Hypothermia Tendency	9
Successful treatment of chronic migraine unresponsive to triptans with herbal medicines containing Cinnamomi Cortex: A case report	8

Effects of acupuncture and foot reflexology on sleep quality in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A clinical trial	8
Acupuncture combined with Guizhi Fuling Wan decoction for adenomyosis-associated dysmenorrhea: A case report	8
Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers	8
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	8
Editorial Board	8
The human dimension: integrating whole health into a community-engaged medical education curriculum	8
Sacred suffering and stigma: Cultural pathways to mental health in Ethiopia	8
Utilization of massage chairs for promoting overall health and wellness: A rapid scoping review	8
Three cases of hearing impairment with surprising subjective improvements after prayer. What can we say when analyzing them?	8
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
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials	7
Pesticides and endometriosis: Silent links in our everyday environment	7
The effects of massage therapy and white noise application on premature infants’ sleep	7
Consciousness, the decline of American healthcare and its dramatic effect on women	7
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Expanding awareness of climate change, sustainability, and environmental health through an introductory short online course for high school students	7
Fertility in indigenous communities: An environmental justice perspective	7
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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
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment-What's their story?	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
Effect of stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians	6
Effects and core patterns of Chinese herbal medicines on hematologic manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Editorial Board	6
Calcium Supplementation for the Prevention of Primary Hypertension: Summary of a Cochrane review	6
Acupuncture treated oculomotor nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus: A case reported	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
Validating the GCP data hypothesis using internet search data	6
The effect of Tai Chi on functional mobility, balance and falls in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews	6
Effects on plasma oxytocin and dopamine levels through a five-minute audiovisual stimulus of Greek Syrtaki: An intervention-control primary care 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
Summary of a Cochrane review: Effect of breastfeeding support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies	6
The effect of integrative Korean medicine treatment on symptomatic lumbar facet joint cysts: A case series	6
Healthcare after Roe – A saga of shortage, misery, and death	6
Juicing: Harm to gut and oral health?	6
Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy: summary of a Cochrane review	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 music and skin contact with the newborn on pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair in primiparous women: A double-blind randomized controlled study	6
Constructive appraisal of “retrospective case control study of microcurrent therapy in autism spectrum disorder: Behavioral outcomes and dose-response analysis”	6
Artists needed to fight climate crisis	6
The effect of lavender and bergamot oil applied via inhalation on the anxiety level and sleep quality of surgical intensive care unit patients	5
Climacteric symptoms and quality of life in yoga practitioners	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
Consciousness, creativity, innovation, and survival	5
Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial	5
Soil health is human health	5
Exploring near death experiences with children post intensive care: A case series	5
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	5
Advancing biophysics in energy-based clinical interventions: a narrative review	5
Effectiveness of motion style acupuncture treatment for patients with shoulder disorders: A prospective observational study	5
Effectiveness of laughter yoga in reducing postpartum depression symptoms: A randomized controlled study	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 effects of lavender, rosemary and orange essential oils on memory problems and medication adherence among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A parallel randomized controlled trial	5
Editorial Board	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
Effects of the Rebozo technique on labor outcomes in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial	5
Feasibility study of a modified yoga program for chronic pain among elderly adults in assisted and independent living	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
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
The effect of salt-water bath in the management of treatment-related peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients receiving taxane and platinum-based treatment	5
Cues to care: Promptings of nature	5
The effect of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and fatigue in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: randomized controlled trial	4
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Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia: summary of a Cochrane review	4
Olfaction as a risk factor and biomarker for frailty	4
Wet cupping therapy and acupuncture applications in migraine patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
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How effective is massage in newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?	4
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality of older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
New methodological directions for involving children in past life memories research	4
A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: A case report	4
Contemplative medicine: A practical approach to “Well-Being 2.0” in medicine	4
Breathing essential oils during sleep tied to increase memory	4
The effect of acupressure on polyneuropathy-related pain and sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomised controlled trial	4
The effect of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial	4

The effect of acupressure and massage on labor pain and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial	4
East asian herbal medicine for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits	4
Revisiting virtual nature through social cognitive theory and Javanese idiographic experience: a commentary on Kotze et al. (2025)	4
Translational reinterpretation of ancestral healing rituals: Structured physiological modulation through adaptive biological responses	4
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Protecting the health of future generations in the arctic through community-based participatory research and action	4
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Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression	4
Lifestyle medicine approach in managing pemphigus vulgaris: A case report	4
Room for all: Inclusive diversity, equity, and access in acupuncture practice, education, and research	4
Efficacy of aromatherapy with Lavandula angustifolia oil on postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial	4
A potential treatment option for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Three cases	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
A review of inflammatory bowel disease from the perspective of Persian medicine	3
A reply to “Reflection on the use of sensory ethnography and creative methods”	3
Circadian Rhythm Syndrome and mortality risk	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
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A link between physical and mental health: Brain pathways	3
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Perceptual phenomena associated with spontaneous experiences of after-death communication: Analysis of visual, tactile, auditory and olfactory sensations	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
Effects of inhalation of peppermint oil after lumbar discectomy surgery on pain and anxiety levels of patients: A randomized controlled study	3
The TOHU framework: Sensing and interpreting tohu to heal from trauma	3
Unraveling cassia oil's efficacy in alleviating winter-triggered mood disorders in Parkinson's disease patients via aromatherapy-mediated pathways	3
Acupuncture and physical therapy for spinal cord injury: Case report	3
The effects of aromatherapy massage in menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study	3
Beyond the pandemic: The truth of life after COVID-19	3
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Modified mosquitoes result in 77% fewer Indonesian dengue cases	3
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Indigenous knowledges. What they are and why they matter.	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
Integrative pain management in orthopedic postoperative care	3
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An experiment with three studies of physiological connectedness amongst twins and its possible relationship to attachment	3
The effect of TENS for pain relief in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Electroacupuncture treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A case report	3
A randomized controlled trial of reflexology effect after abdominal surgery on patient satisfaction, pain and vital signs	3
Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study	3
Effectiveness of personalized music systems to influence neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia: A quasi-experimental study	3
Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	3
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adherence of immunosuppressive treatment in liver transplant recipients: A randomized controlled trial	3
Undiagnosed pleural effusion treated with traditional Chinese medicine: A case report	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
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
Tongue diagnostic parameters-based diagnostic signature in coronary artery disease patients with clopidogrel resistance after percutaneous coronary intervention	3
Driving out of the carbon era	3
Unknown criminals for kidney: Acute interstitial nephritis due to lavender tea	3
Effects of a gluten-reduced or gluten-free diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Summary of a Cochrane review	3
Protective effect of energized structured water on bioenergetic function and oxidative stress in H9c2 cells	3
The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study	3
Individualized herbal prescriptions for delayed union: A case series	3
The effect of rose oil aromatherapy and hand-holding on pain due to peripheral intravenous catheter insertion	3
Traditional Chinese medicine as an alternative therapy for chronic immune thrombocytopenia in children: A case report	3
The therapeutic effect of two different massages on the sleep quality of orthopedic surgery patients: A randomized controlled study	3
Patient centered prognosis (PtCP): A guided visualization to assist patients and families explore prognosis for a terminal diagnosis	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
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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	3
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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
The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review	3
Effect of auricular acupressure on neuropathy symptoms and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial	3
Effect of trataka (yogic gazing) on insomnia severity and quality of sleep in people with insomnia	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
A treatment in search of a disease? Challenges in mindfulness research and practice	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