Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Article	Citations
The Coronavirus pandemic	82
Response to Dr. DF Naude	78
Acupuncture for treating symptoms associated with chorea-acanthocytosis: A CARE-compliant case report	48
Explore the application effect of acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans in the remission stage of asthma	30
Effects of mindful breath awareness and muscle relaxation and transcranial electrical stimulation techniques on improving blood pressure status in patients with type 2 diabetes	29
Consciousness, authoritarianism, and political violence	27
Two case reports of tapering sedative-hypnotic drugs through classical conditioning using herbal medicine (CARE-compliant)	26
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy and safety of elemene in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of gastric cancer	20
Editorial Board	20
Low glycemic index or low glycemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity: Summary of a Cochrane review	19
Development of a reliable Dosha self-assessment questionnaire	18
A systematic review of the evidence base for the Lightning Process	18
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	17
The effect of intermittent diet and/or physical therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial	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	16
Effective treatment of non-union after internal fixation of femoral neck fracture using integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine	16
The effect of self-acupressure on quality of life, physical and cognitive function in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients: A randomized controlled study	15
Treatment of gastric paralysis after gastric schwannoma by electroacupuncture: A case report and literature review	14
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	14
Clinical effectiveness of an integrative psychotherapy technique for the treatment of trauma: A phase I investigation of Heart Assisted Therapy	14
Table of contents	14
Veterans’ lived experiences with the VA's Whole Health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness	14
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
Editorial Board	13
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children	12

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	12
Masthead page	12
Alexander technique for older adults—An evidence based low-cost method for chronic pain and frailty prevention	12
Berberine as adjuvant therapy for treating reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	11
Acupuncture and herbal medicine in preventing amputation and promoting tissue regeneration in severe frostbite: A case series	11
Intranasal low-level laser therapy versus acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis: A randomized, noninferiority trial	11
Masthead page	11
Sustained resiliency building and burnout reduction for healthcare professionals via organizational sponsored mindfulness programming	11
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	11
Knowledge of local folk healers, the so-called whisperers, among paramedic students from eastern Poland	11
Floating Needle Therapy for the Treatment of Ureteral Calculi: A Case Report	11
Masthead page	10
Impact of Pilates suspension with self-awareness on gait and metacognition in multiple sclerosis: Randomized, single-blinded and parallel-group trial	10
Complementing reductionism: Goethean science part 1: Qualities and wholeness	10
Intake of flavonols slows cognitive decline in older adults	10
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	10
Efficacy and safety of Majoon Ushba oral and Marham Raal topical in tinea corporis – A randomized open-labeled active-controlled clinical trial	10
Biosound Therapy as a treatment for long COVID patients: A pre-post pilot study	10
Unmasking the hazy link between wildfire particulate air pollution and cardiopulmonary health	10
The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study	10
Electroacupuncture for acute transverse myelitis following viral infection: A case report	10
Corpus callosum size, hypnotic susceptibility and empathy in women with alleged mediumship: a controlled study	9
Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study	9
Table of contents	9
The growing schism between red and blue states and its effect on healthcare for women	9
Korean medicine treatment for premature ovarian failure: Three case reports	9
Caution in use of Melatonin with children	9
An integrative Chinese herbal medicine and ointment therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A case report	9
Tai Chi practice and change in exercise habits in survivors of acute coronary syndromes: Is mindfulness a possible mechanism?	9
Near-death experience: memory recovery during hypnosis	9
Exploring client's experiences of a new energy healing modality: Magdalena energy session(s)	9
What is indigenous science?	9
Successful intervention with Chinese herbal medicine for hyperthyroidism: Two case reports and a literature review	9
Response to Dr. Shiki's Importance of considering the essence and the significance of “the Zone”	8
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	8
Clinical efficacy of Qili Qiangxin Capsule combined with exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic heart failure	8
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	8
Table of contents	8
Children who claim previous life memories: A case report and literature review	8
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	8
Beneficial Effects of Receiving Johrei on General Health or Hypothermia Tendency	8
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	8
Effective treatment of refractory oral ulcers using a compound Chinese herbal mouthwash: A report of two cases	8
Humanity's precognition: Climate change and the decline of democracy	8
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
Near birth experience: An exploratory study on the communication experiences with a hypothetical prenatal consciousness	7
Utilization of massage chairs for promoting overall health and wellness: A rapid scoping review	7
Underdiagnosed food allergies in children on Medicaid	7
Fertility in indigenous communities: An environmental justice perspective	7

Optimizing delivery to meet demand for integrative medicine services in an academic hospital setting: A pilot study	7
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	7
A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report	7
Table of contents	7
Expanding awareness of climate change, sustainability, and environmental health through an introductory short online course for high school students	7
Editorial Board	7
Immediate effects of electroacupuncture in oculomotor nerve palsy following brainstem infarction: A case report	7
Masthead page	7
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials	7
Pesticides and endometriosis: Silent links in our everyday environment	7
Effects of listening to music and practicing physical exercise on functional and cognitive aspects in institutionalized older adults with dementia: Pilot study	6
“So that life force, to me, is that expression of intelligence through matter”: A qualitative study of the meaning of vitalism in chiropractic	6
Table of contents	6
Meta-analysis of the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of the vascular cognitive impairment associated with cerebral small vessel disease	6
Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells	6
Massage and heat application on labor pain and comfort: A quasi-randomized controlled experimental study	6
Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers	6
The effects of massage therapy and white noise application on premature infants’ sleep	6
Editorial Board	6
Editorial Board	6
Three cases of hearing impairment with surprising subjective improvements after prayer. What can we say when analyzing them?	6
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	6
Research on the influence of yogalates comprehensive rehabilitation training on postoperative recovery of breast cancer patients	6
The future of spontaneous remissions	6
Calcium Supplementation for the Prevention of Primary Hypertension: Summary of a Cochrane review	6
The effect of salt-water bath in the management of treatment-related peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients receiving taxane and platinum-based treatment	5
Feasibility study of a modified yoga program for chronic pain among elderly adults in assisted and independent living	5
Exploring near death experiences with children post intensive care: A case series	5
Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial	5
Plantar warts successfully treated with bee venom: A case report	5
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 music and skin contact with the newborn on pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair in primiparous women: A double-blind randomized controlled study	5
Validating the GCP data hypothesis using internet search data	5
Acupuncture treated oculomotor nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus: A case reported	5
Controlled semi-naturalistic protocol to investigate anomalous information reception in mediumship: Description and preliminary findings	5
A randomized trial of the immediate effect of Bee-Humming Breathing exercise on blood pressure and heart rate variability in patients with essential hypertension	5
Effects and core patterns of Chinese herbal medicines on hematologic manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis	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
Consciousness, creativity, innovation, and survival	5
Effect of stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians	5
Healthcare after Roe – A saga of shortage, misery, and death	5
The effect of integrative Korean medicine treatment on symptomatic lumbar facet joint cysts: A case series	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
Impact of olive leaf extract on pain management and functional improvement in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	5
Soil health is human health	5
America's Existential Threat - The Great Schism Trend	5
Summary of a Cochrane review: Effect of breastfeeding support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies	5
Artists needed to fight climate crisis	5
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment-What's their story?	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
Effect of Yakson touch and mother's voice on pain and comfort level during nasal CPAP application in Turkey: A randomized controlled study	4
Editorial Board	4
Masthead page	4
Room for all: Inclusive diversity, equity, and access in acupuncture practice, education, and research	4
The effect of acupressure on sleep quality of older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
How effective is massage in newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?	4
The effect of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial	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
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	4
Cues to care: Promptings of nature	4
A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: 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
Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits	4
Efficacy of aromatherapy with Lavandula angustifolia oil on postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial	4
The effect of lavender and bergamot oil applied via inhalation on the anxiety level and sleep quality of surgical intensive care unit patients	4
Effectiveness of motion style acupuncture treatment for patients with shoulder disorders: A prospective observational study	4
Climacteric symptoms and quality of life in yoga practitioners	4
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
Contemplative medicine: A practical approach to “Well-Being 2.0” in medicine	4
Masthead page	3
Perceptual phenomena associated with spontaneous experiences of after-death communication: Analysis of visual, tactile, auditory and olfactory sensations	3
Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia: summary of a Cochrane review	3
Olfaction as a risk factor and biomarker for frailty	3
Patient centered prognosis (PtCP): A guided visualization to assist patients and families explore prognosis for a terminal diagnosis	3
The effect of the hand massage using baby oil with lavender application on the procedural pain and state anxiety of women undergoing brachytherapy: A parallel-group randomized controlled study	3
The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study	3
The effect of rose oil aromatherapy and hand-holding on pain due to peripheral intravenous catheter insertion	3
A link between physical and mental health: Brain pathways	3
A treatment in search of a disease? Challenges in mindfulness research and practice	3

A randomized controlled trial of reflexology effect after abdominal surgery on patient satisfaction, pain and vital signs	3
Editorial Board	3
Benefits of hand massage on anxiety in preoperative outpatient: A quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-tests	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
Wet cupping therapy and acupuncture applications in migraine patients: A randomized controlled trial	3
Undiagnosed pleural effusion treated with traditional Chinese medicine: A case report	3
Editorial Board	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
Effects of lavender oil intervention before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography on patients' vital signs, pain and anxiety: A randomized controlled study	3
Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	3
Beyond the pandemic: The truth of life after COVID-19	3
Modified mosquitoes result in 77% fewer Indonesian dengue cases	3
Effects of a gluten-reduced or gluten-free diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Summary of a Cochrane review	3
Breathing essential oils during sleep tied to increase memory	3
Effects of inhalation of peppermint oil after lumbar discectomy surgery on pain and anxiety levels of patients: A randomized controlled study	3
Protecting the health of future generations in the arctic through community-based participatory research and action	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
Table of contents	3
The effect of acupressure and massage on labor pain and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial	3
Acupuncture and physical therapy for spinal cord injury: Case report	3
Editorial Board	3
Indigenous knowledges. What they are and why they matter.	3
The effect of aromatherapy massage with lemon and peppermint essential oil on menopausal symptoms: A double-blinded, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial	3
Driving out of the carbon era	3
Development of observational rating scales for evaluating patient-centered communication within a whole health approach to care	3
The effects of aromatherapy massage in menopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study	2
Masthead page	2
Table of contents	2
Complementary and integrative medicines for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: Overview of systematic reviews	2
Electroacupuncture treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A case report	2
Reproductive effects associated with phthalate mixture exposure	2
The effect of TENS for pain relief in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients	2
Masthead page	2
Preserving residual renal function: Is interdialytic acupuncture an add-on option? A case series report	2
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Faith healing based on narratives of healing experiences: A psycho-spiritual interpretation	2
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: Eight insights we've gleaned from enlightened masters	2
Tongue diagnostic parameters-based diagnostic signature in coronary artery disease patients with clopidogrel resistance after percutaneous coronary intervention	2
Screen media use and mental health of children and adolescents	2
A potential treatment option for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: Three cases	2
Ultra-processed food and depression	2
Individualized herbal prescriptions for delayed union: A case series	2
The effects of acupressure on pain, anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing coronary angiography: A randomized and sham-controlled trial	2
Table of contents	2
A classroom-based pilot of a self-compassion intervention to increase wellbeing in early adolescents	2
Table of contents	2
Unknown criminals for kidney: Acute interstitial nephritis due to lavender tea	2
Breathing therapy and emotional freedom techniques on public speaking anxiety in Turkish nursing students: A randomized controlled study	2
Effectiveness of personalized music systems to influence neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia: A quasi-experimental study	2
Cancer survivors’ experiences, barriers and preferences with yoga: A cross-sectional survey to inform a yoga intervention	2
Effect assessment of traditional Chinese medicine, Guilu Erxian Jiao, in patients with osteoporosis: A case-control study of the Chang gung memorial hospital	2
Testing alleged mediumistic writing: An experimental controlled study	2
Treatment of primary restless legs syndrome with Fu's subcutaneous needling: A case report	2
Non-pharmacological interventions for stuttering in children six years and younger: Summary of a cochrane review	2
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adherence of immunosuppressive treatment in liver transplant recipients: A randomized controlled trial	2
Siddha fasting in obese acute decompensated heart failure may improve hospital outcomes through empowerment and natural ketosis	2
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	2
The role of mind-body interventions in traumatised refugees’ primary care: A qualitative exploration of professionals’ experiences in a dedicated programme in Geneva	2
Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study	2
Complementing reductionism: Goethean science part 2: Life's unique principles	2
Effect of trataka (yogic gazing) on insomnia severity and quality of sleep in people with insomnia	2
Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement in opioid use disorder: Extended emotional regulation and neural effects and immediate effects of guided meditation in a pilot sample	2
Facing the impact of masks	2
Reconsidering academic beliefs about belief in the paranormal	2
Masthead page	2
A review of inflammatory bowel disease from the perspective of Persian medicine	2
Effects of flaxseed on blood pressure, body mass index, and total cholesterol in hypertensive patients: A randomized clinical trial	2
The use of complementary and traditional medicine for the treatment of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review	2
A 3-Day residential yoga-based program improves education professionals’ psychological and occupational health in a single arm trial	2
The therapeutic effect of two different massages on the sleep quality of orthopedic surgery patients: A randomized controlled study	2
Summary of a Cochrane review: Blue‐light filtering spectacle lenses for visual performance, sleep, and macular health in adults	2
Tibetan pulse diagnostics and attempts to computerize it	2
The effect of reiki on fatigue and sleep quality in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled study	2
An experiment with three studies of physiological connectedness amongst twins and its possible relationship to attachment	2
Probiotics for treatment of chronic constipation in children: Summary of a Cochrane review	2
The TOHU framework: Sensing and interpreting tohu to heal from trauma	2
The effects of aromatherapy with thyme oil on disease symptoms, vital findings, and hemodynamic parameters in COVID-19 patients	2
Intrapleural injection of brucea javanica oil emulsion provided a long-term benefits in patient with malignant pleural effusion from pleural mesothelioma: A case report	2
Can olfactory training change the psychosocial aspects of chronic pain?	2
Impact of Prajñā yoga on cognition in adolescents with congenital and adventitious visual impairment	1
Normal isn't normal: On the medicalization of health	1
Meanings of indigenous land-based healing and the implications for water governance	1
Adolescent empowerment through occupational rights, safety and health education: An online asynchronous course for secondary school students including young immigrant and refugee workers	1
Fire Kasina advanced meditation produces experiences comparable to psychedelic and near-death experiences: A pilot study	1
Paradigm Shift in Medicine: Integrating Naturopathic Care in the Treatment of Chronic Disease	1
Academic studies on claimed past-life memories: A scoping review	1
Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosis‐related outcomes: Summary of a cochrane review	1
Impact of Rosa damascena extract capsule on the sexual function of menopausal women: A randomized clinical trial	1
Client experiences of virtual energy healing	1
The effect of Fu's subcutaneous needling in treating knee osteoarthritis patients: A randomized controlled trial	1
Yoga for chronic non-specific low back pain: summary of a Cochrane review	1
Long-Term Follow-Up of Inpatients with Rotator Cuff Tear Who Received Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment: A Retrospective Analysis and Questionnaire Survey	1