Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

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Consciousness, authoritarianism, and political violence	148
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy and safety of elemene in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of gastric cancer	111
Effective treatment of non-union after internal fixation of femoral neck fracture using integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine	70
Treatment of gastric paralysis after gastric schwannoma by electroacupuncture: A case report and literature review	44
Two case reports of tapering sedative-hypnotic drugs through classical conditioning using herbal medicine (CARE-compliant)	35
Acupuncture for treating symptoms associated with chorea-acanthocytosis: A CARE-compliant case report	27
Editorial Board	26
Clinical effectiveness of an integrative psychotherapy technique for the treatment of trauma: A phase I investigation of Heart Assisted Therapy	26
Effects of online mindful stretching exercises for loneliness, mindfulness, and hair cortisol: A mixed method study	22
Explore the application effect of acupoint massage combined with ear point pressing beans in the remission stage of asthma	22
Awe and Psychoneuroimmunology: Neurophysiological Pathways Linking Positive Emotion and Healing	22
Evaluating the sound magnetic balance intervention in a randomized controlled trial: Effects on psychological distress, somatic pain, and physiological arousal	20
Development of a reliable Dosha self-assessment questionnaire	20
Integrative Korean medicine intervention incorporating angelica gigas for refractory chronic fibromyalgia: A clinical case report	19
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	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
The effect of self-acupressure on quality of life, physical and cognitive function in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients: A randomized controlled study	18
Low glycemic index or low glycemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity: Summary of a Cochrane review	18
The effect of hand reflexology massage on pain and hemodynamic parameters during endotracheal suctioning: A double-blind, randomized, 2 × 2 crossover study	18
Veterans’ lived experiences with the VA's Whole Health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness	18
Floating needle therapy for the treatment of ureteral calculi: A case report	17
Berberine as adjuvant therapy for treating reduced fertility potential in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	17
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Alexander technique for older adults—An evidence based low-cost method for chronic pain and frailty prevention	16
Editorial Board	16

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	16
Intranasal low-level laser therapy versus acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis: A randomized, noninferiority trial	16
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Editorial Board	16
Knowledge of local folk healers, the so-called whisperers, among paramedic students from eastern Poland	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	15
Masthead page	15
The five anxieties tearing America apart	15
Consciousness and American society’s uninterest in the wellbeing of its children	14
Acupuncture and herbal medicine in preventing amputation and promoting tissue regeneration in severe frostbite: A case series	14
Successful treatment of neuropathic symptoms in acute trigeminal herpes zoster with high-dose intravenous ascorbic acid: A two-case report	14
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children	14
Electroacupuncture for acute transverse myelitis following viral infection: A case report	13
Near-death experience: memory recovery during hypnosis	13
Probiotics Combat Sarcopenia by Restoring Gut Integrity in Alzheimer’s Disease	13
An integrative Chinese herbal medicine and ointment therapy for bullous pemphigoid: A case report	13
Exploring client's experiences of a new energy healing modality: Magdalena energy session(s)	13
From advanced anal squamous cell carcinoma to complete remission: A case report with clinical, radiological, and patient-narrative perspectives	13
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	13
Biosound Therapy as a treatment for long COVID patients: A pre-post pilot study	13
Unmasking the hazy link between wildfire particulate air pollution and cardiopulmonary health	12
Korean medicine treatment for premature ovarian failure: Three case reports	12
The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy	12
Caution in use of Melatonin with children	12
What is indigenous science?	12
Music therapy for autistic people: summary of a Cochrane review	12
Intake of flavonols slows cognitive decline in older adults	12
The growing schism between red and blue states and its effect on healthcare for women	12
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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
The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study	11
Efficacy and safety of Majoon Ushba oral and Marham Raal topical in tinea corporis – A randomized open-labeled active-controlled clinical trial	11
Decrease in shear wave elastography values and associated risk factors in patients of NAFLD with Unani treatment: clinical case series	11
Response to Weiler and Woollacott, 2025	11
Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study	11
Humanity's precognition: Climate change and the decline of democracy	10
Response to Dr. Shiki's Importance of considering the essence and the significance of “the Zone”	10
A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report	10
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Successful treatment of poliosis associated with vitiligo using unani medications: A case report	10
Impact of Pilates suspension with self-awareness on gait and metacognition in multiple sclerosis: Randomized, single-blinded and parallel-group trial	10
Near birth experience: An exploratory study on the communication experiences with a hypothetical prenatal consciousness	10
Beneficial Effects of Receiving Johrei on General Health or Hypothermia Tendency	9
East Asian Herbal Medicine Combined with Conventional Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	9
Sacred suffering and stigma: Cultural pathways to mental health in Ethiopia	9
An interpretative phenomenological inquiry into older adults’ experience of nature through virtual reality and its effect on their perceived well-being	9
Children who claim previous life memories: A case report and literature review	9
Effects of acupuncture and foot reflexology on sleep quality in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A clinical trial	9
Effectiveness of aromatherapy with inhaled lavender essential oil and breathing exercises on ECT-related anxiety in depressed patients	9
Therapeutic potential of the polyherbal unani formulation in alcohol-induced fatty liver: A case report	9

A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of curcumin, mucosamin, and chlorhexidine in chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis	9
Utilization of massage chairs for promoting overall health and wellness: A rapid scoping review	8
Acupuncture as a complex adaptive system: A theoretical reflection on therapeutic effectiveness and emergent healing	8
Waning moon: Revising a culturally informed intervention with perimenopausal American Indian and Alaska native women	8
Effective treatment of refractory oral ulcers using a compound Chinese herbal mouthwash: A report of two cases	8
Immediate effects of electroacupuncture in oculomotor nerve palsy following brainstem infarction: A case report	8
Hegu point acupressure for cannulation pain across fistula sites: Randomized controlled trial	8
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review	8
The human dimension: integrating whole health into a community-engaged medical education curriculum	7
Clinical efficacy of Qili Qiangxin Capsule combined with exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic heart failure	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
Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers	7
From observed improvement to causal inference: Methodological challenges in a self-acupressure trial for multiple sclerosis	7
Pesticides and endometriosis: Silent links in our everyday environment	7
Consciousness, the decline of American healthcare and its dramatic effect on women	7
Successful treatment of chronic migraine unresponsive to triptans with herbal medicines containing Cinnamomi Cortex: A case report	7
Editorial Board	7
Acupuncture combined with Guizhi Fuling Wan decoction for adenomyosis-associated dysmenorrhea: A case report	7
Three cases of hearing impairment with surprising subjective improvements after prayer. What can we say when analyzing them?	7
Effects of intentionally-treated water on cell migration of human glioblastoma cells	7
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Masthead page	7
Biofield therapies: Guidelines for reporting clinical trials	7
Expanding awareness of climate change, sustainability, and environmental health through an introductory short online course for high school students	7
Evaluation Of Study Quality and Clinical Outcomes of Homeopathic Interventions for Warts: A Systematic Review	7
The effects of massage therapy and white noise application on premature infants’ sleep	7
Fertility in indigenous communities: An environmental justice perspective	7
Effect of stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians	6
Effects on plasma oxytocin and dopamine levels through a five-minute audiovisual stimulus of Greek Syrtaki: An intervention-control primary care study	6
Acupuncture treated oculomotor nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus: A case reported	6
Editorial Board	6
Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy: summary of a Cochrane review	6
Research on the influence of yogalates comprehensive rehabilitation training on postoperative recovery of breast cancer patients	6
Impact of olive leaf extract on pain management and functional improvement in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	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
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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Meta-analysis of the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of the vascular cognitive impairment associated with cerebral small vessel disease	6
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus: Clinical promise, methodological considerations, and future directions	6
Successful closure of a recurrent enterocutaneous fistula using integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine in ovarian cancer: A case report	6
Unearthing the roots of indigenous psychology: Expanding the dialogue from the gardens of Aotearoa to the ecological harmony and mental health of Indonesia's Baduy indigenous community	6
Constructive appraisal of “retrospective case control study of microcurrent therapy in autism spectrum disorder: Behavioral outcomes and dose-response analysis”	6
Juicing: Harm to gut and oral health?	6
Healthcare after Roe – A saga of shortage, misery, and death	6
The effect of integrative Korean medicine treatment on symptomatic lumbar facet joint cysts: A case series	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
Validating the GCP data hypothesis using internet search data	6
Low-grade chronic inflammation in young adults: An underrecognized epidicemic	6
The effects of lavender, rosemary and orange essential oils on memory problems and medication adherence among patients undergoing hemodialysis: A parallel randomized controlled trial	6
East asian herbal medicine for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	5
The effect of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety and fatigue in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: randomized controlled trial	5
Effectiveness of motion style acupuncture treatment for patients with shoulder disorders: A prospective observational study	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
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
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
America's Existential Threat - The Great Schism Trend	5
Effects and core patterns of Chinese herbal medicines on hematologic manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Cues to care: Promptings of nature	5
Resolution of Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms following kanshoho, a low-pressure muscle relaxation technique: A case report	5
Room for all: Inclusive diversity, equity, and access in acupuncture practice, education, and research	5
Advancing biophysics in energy-based clinical interventions: a narrative review	5
Emotional complexity and ethical reflections on virtual nature experiences in older adults	5
The effects of Reiki and hand massage on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	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
Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial	5
Plantar warts successfully treated with bee venom: A case report	5
Editorial Board	5
Effectiveness of laughter yoga in reducing postpartum depression symptoms: A randomized controlled study	5
Lifestyle medicine approach in managing pemphigus vulgaris: A case report	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
How effective is massage in newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?	5
Effects of the Rebozo technique on labor outcomes in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial	5
Exploring near death experiences with children post intensive care: A case series	5
Soil health is human health	5
Artists needed to fight climate crisis	5
Summary of a Cochrane review: Effect of breastfeeding support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies	5
Controlled semi-naturalistic protocol to investigate anomalous information reception in mediumship: Description and preliminary findings	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
Integrative strategy for Long COVID neuropsychiatric symptoms: A case report on Kamikihito and Bupleurum-Scutellaria formulas guided by pharmacological rationale	4
A link between physical and mental health: Brain pathways	4

Serum melatonin and serotonin levels in long-term skilled meditators	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
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	4
Patient centered prognosis (PtCP): A guided visualization to assist patients and families explore prognosis for a terminal diagnosis	4
Translational reinterpretation of ancestral healing rituals: Structured physiological modulation through adaptive biological responses	4
Breathing essential oils during sleep tied to increase memory	4
Editorial Board	4
Revisiting virtual nature through social cognitive theory and Javanese idiographic experience: a commentary on Kotze et al. (2025)	4
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	4
New methodological directions for involving children in past life memories research	4
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	4
A patient-designed integrative oncology intervention for stage IV locally recurrent rectal cancer: A case report	4
Wet cupping therapy and acupuncture applications in migraine patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
Acupuncture and physical therapy for spinal cord injury: Case report	4
Effects of inhalation of peppermint oil after lumbar discectomy surgery on pain and anxiety levels of patients: A randomized controlled study	4
Perceptual phenomena associated with spontaneous experiences of after-death communication: Analysis of visual, tactile, auditory and olfactory sensations	4
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	4
The effect of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial	4
Olfaction as a risk factor and biomarker for frailty	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 acupressure on sleep quality of older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Structured water, ultra-high dilutions, and biological signaling: Scientific perspectives beyond Avogadro’s limit	4
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	4
Efficacy of aromatherapy with Lavandula angustifolia oil on postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial	4
Editorial Board	4
The effect of acupressure and massage on labor pain and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial	4
Unraveling cassia oil's efficacy in alleviating winter-triggered mood disorders in Parkinson's disease patients via aromatherapy-mediated pathways	4
The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study	4
A randomized controlled trial of reflexology effect after abdominal surgery on patient satisfaction, pain and vital signs	4
Undiagnosed pleural effusion treated with traditional Chinese medicine: A case report	4
Protecting the health of future generations in the arctic through community-based participatory research and action	4
Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression	4
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Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia: summary of a Cochrane review	4
Exploring the healing power of singing bowls: An overview of key findings and potential benefits	4
Contemplative medicine: A practical approach to “Well-Being 2.0” in medicine	4
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