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First Annual Research Symposium on “Energetic and
Spiritual Processes of Healing”
(continuação)
6 Therapeutic
Touch Affects Proliferation and Bone Formation in Vitro
A. Jhaveri, M.B. McCarthy, G. Gronowicz;
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030.
Objective Our goal was to determine if
Therapeutic Touch (TT) had an effect on the growth and
differentiation of bone cells in vitro.
Materials and Methods Human osteoblasts (HOBs)
obtained from bones of patients undergoing orthopaedic
procedures, and osteoblast-like cells derived from a
human osteosarcoma (SaOs) were used. Cells were plated
into culture dishes and qualified practitioners
performed TT for 10 minutes, twice a week. Corresponding
untreated cultures were used as controls. At 1 and 2
weeks, cell proliferation was determined by
[3H]-thymidine incorporation and by immunocytochemistry
for Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA). At 2 and
4 weeks, calcium content was measured biochemically and
was visualized by fluorescent microscopy with calcein
and phalloidin. Northern blots were performed to
determine the expression of mRNA levels of Type I
collagen, bone sialoprotein and alkaline phosphatase.
Results No significant differences were found in
proliferation assayed by [3H]-thymidine incorporation at
1 or 2 weeks for SaOs and 1 week of TT for HOBs.
However, TT significantly (p=0.01) increased HOB
proliferation after 2 weeks. PCNA staining confirmed
these data. No calcium content increase was observed in
HOB or SaOs cells at one week, but mineralization
increased in HOBs and significantly (p=0.004) decreased
in SaOs after 2 weeks of TT, which was confirmed by
calcein/phalloidin staining. Northern blots indicated an
increase in mRNA expression for bone matrix proteins in
HOBs and a decrease for SaOs.
Conclusions Therapeutic Touch increases human
osteoblast proliferation, differentiation and bone
mineralization, and decreases differentiation and
mineralization in human osteosarcoma-derived cells.
Supported by NIH grant, P20 AT-756.
7 Gas Discharge
Visualization measurements of the effect of intent on
water
Daniel A. Lewis II, B.S.1,2*, Sabrina E. Lewis,
B.A.1,2,3, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, Ph.D.3,5, Iris R.
Bell, MD, Ph.D.1,3,4,5,6,7, Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D.1,4,5;
1 Center for Frontier Medicine in Biofield Science,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; 2Saybrook Graduate
School and Research Institute, San Francisco, CA;
3Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ; 4Department of Psychology, University of
Arizona, Tucson, AZ; 5Department of Surgery, University
of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; 6College of Medicine, University
of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; 7College of Public Health,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
Objective: Building upon our previous findings
that the GDV is capable of discriminating various types,
we investigated if intention and/or energy could be
placed in water.
Materials and Methods: Highly purified liquid
chromatography water (HPLC), purified water (PW), and
Tucson tap water were used. Three experimental
conditions were: (1) a control condition (no
intervention), (2) an individual concentrated on
bringing earth energy up through his feet into a bottle
of water or syringe held in his hand, and (3) that same
individual concentrated on the water emanating the best
amethyst properties that it could. Trials were 2 minutes
for each condition. GDV photographs were taken
immediately after each condition.
Results: The differences between purified and
HPLC replicated Form Coefficient [F(1, 22)=5.2760,
p=.03151], spectrum [F(1, 22)=10.835, p=.00333], and
area [F(1,22)=10.835, p=.00333]. The amethyst intention
condition was statistically different from the control
condition, on spectrum [F(1, 12)=11.586, p=.00523] and
area [F(1, 12)=9.9069, p=.00841]. In addition, across
all reported parameters earth energy and the amethyst
condition showed marginally significant differences
between themselves.
Conclusions: The GDV can be used to measure
intention and the imparting of energy into water can be
studied. The findings indicate that the use of amber
glass bottles does not stop the flow of energy or
intention into water.
Supported by NIH grants P20-AT000774-01S1 (DAL), P20
AT000774 (SEL, LM-M, IRB and GES), K24 AT00057 (IRB),
P50 AT00008 from the National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
8 The Effects
of Reiki on Bacterial Culture Growth in Relation to
Psycho-Social Context
Beverly Rubik1, Audrey Brooks2, and Gary Schwartz2;
1 Biofield Research Center, Institute for Frontier
Science, Oakland, CA; 2 Department of Psychology and
Center for Frontier Medicine in Biofield Science,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Objective: To measure effects of Reiki treatments
on growth of heat-shocked bacteria, and to determine the
influence of practitioner psychosocial well-being.
Materials and Methods: E. coli K12 was grown
overnight and resuspended in fresh medium. Culture
samples were paired with controls to minimize any
ordering effects. Samples were heat-shocked prior to
Reiki treatment, which was performed by single Reiki
practitioners for up to 15 min, with untreated controls.
Plate count assays were performed to determine the
number of viable bacteria using an automated counter. 14
Reiki practitioners completed 2 runs (n=28 runs).
Results: No difference was found between the
Reiki and control plates using paired t-tests. Half the
runs showed control counts greater than Reiki bacterial
counts, and vice versa. Individual practitioners did not
produce consistent effects in duplicate runs. However,
upon close examination of the pre-post psychosocial
data, changes in social (p<.05), mental (p<.09),
emotional (p<.09), and overall well-being (p<.08)
were found to correlate with Reiki treatment outcome.
For practitioners starting with a lower level of
well-being, control counts are likely to be higher than
Reiki-treated bacterial counts. For practitioners
starting with a higher level of well-being, Reiki counts
are likely to be higher than control counts. Although
practitioners with control counts greater than Reiki
have lower well-being scores initially, both groups
improve to the same level of well-being at post-test.
Conclusion: Changes in Reiki practitioners’
well-being correlate with the outcome of Reiki on
bacterial culture growth.
Supported by National Institutes of Health P20
AT00774-01. Qualitative Research
9 Becoming an
Energy Healer: A qualitative exploration
Deogracia Cornelio, Sara L. Warber,
Michigan Integrative Medicine, University of Michigan,
and Department of Family Medicine, University of
Michigan
Objective: To elucidate the concepts and
processes related to becoming a biofield energy healer.
Materials and Methods: Nineteen participants were
selected to represent a variety of energy healing
modalities from a Midwestern U.S. metropolitan area.
Semi-structured interviews elicited their descriptions
of healing theory and practice. Interview transcripts
were qualitatively analyzed to identify recurrent
themes, conceptual categories and relationships. They
were reviewed and validated by a second investigator.
Results: The healer and client enter the healing
space and are defined anew as partners, as agents, as
energy entities. The ability to help others heal is
achieved through an “awareness” of and “an
openness” to energy. The healer’s role is one of
“facilitator” of the client’s own ability to heal,
a “conduit” for the energy. Healers talk of
“holding” clients in a “sacred” space of “deep
love and compassion” to “meet the client where he or
she is” and “work with them.” Thus, they must
reach a state characterized by clear “intent.” This
state demands a practice of self-care and
self-management, which bring the healer to embody
important aspects of their definition of energy, health
and ethical practice. The healer’s identity is one of
“living the practice.”
Conclusion: Becoming an energy healer extends
beyond formal training and into the development of a
cohesive practice informed by a complex system of
beliefs and the principles of their traditions. It
includes mentorship, overarching philosophical
explorations and ongoing self-regulation. The healer
state and identity are defined by what is conducive to
health and promotes healing.
Funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical
Scholars Program
10 A Phase 0
study of Spiritual Healing for patients with HIV/AIDS:
Developing methods for spiritual assessment.
John Laird1, Ibrahim Jaffe1, Cheryl Ritenbaugh1,2
, 1The Jaffe Institute, Pope Valley CA, and 2Helfgott
Research Institute, National College of Naturopathic
Medicine, Portland OR
Objective: To develop methods for studying
spiritual healing among HIV/AIDs patients, including
identification of the most important spiritual foci for
assessment before and after interventions, and
parameters to evaluate these foci in relation to changes
in biomedical and psychometric measures.
Materials and Methods: Fifteen patients
participated in a wait-list controlled pilot study of
spiritual healing for HIV/AIDS. The protocol included an
introductory explanatory session, two intensive group
healings 10 days apart, and 4 class sessions in between
to help integrate the healings. At each of the intensive
group healing sessions, I. Jaffe led the healers in
qualitatively assessing the patients at several
energetic levels and describing what appeared relevant
to the patients’ health, well-being, and outcome.
Assessments were tape-recorded, transcribed, and coded
for themes and content. Changes and areas which resisted
change from pre-baseline to post-second healing were
noted. These form the basis for subsequent comparison
with viral loads, CD4 counts, and psychometric
assessment at baseline, one, and three months post
healing.
Results: Qualitative analysis provided eight
dimensions for consistent assessment of spiritual state:
1) energetic assessment of T cells; 2) energetic
assessment of virus; 3) energetic relationship of
patient’s T cells and virus; 4) energetic assessment
of thymus; 5) willingness and ability to receive love;
6) relationship to divine purpose; 7) soul issues; 8)
surrender to a spiritual path.
Conclusions: Identified dimensions for pre and
post energetic/spiritual assessment provide a starting
point for studying spiritual interventions in HIV/AIDS
in relation to biological and psychometric outcomes, a
first step toward integration of spiritual science with
biomedical research.
11 Client
Perceptions of the Experience of Dahn Yoga Energy
Healing, Meditation, and Exercise
Bonnie Raingruber, Center
for Health and Human Services Research, California State
University, Sacramento.
Objective: The objective of this study was to
examine client perceptions of Dahn Yoga energy healing,
physical exercises, and meditative practices.
Methods: A phenomenological investigation of 10
adults receiving energy healing and practicing
meditation and Dahn Yoga was conducted. Caucasian adults
between the age of 21 and 55 were interviewed. Themes
that appeared throughout the interviews were identified
using a Heideggerian approach. The results were
presented to the participants for validation.
Results: Participants described being aware of
physical sensations associated with Chi energy flow and
feeling more energetic following Yoga, meditation, and
energy healing sessions. Participants reported that
their intuitive experiences increased as a result of
these practices. Intuitive experiences included seeing
colors/lights, seeing images that were described as
having significance in terms of one’s life, noticing
precognitive insights, and experiencing more vivid
dreams. Participants mentioned becoming more flexible
and experiencing physical improvements such as decreased
back pain, enhanced sleep, decreased depression, and
improved immune function. The sense of community in the
Yoga center motivated individuals to participate in the
healing sessions as well as the meditative and Yoga
practices on a regular basis.
Conclusion: A combination of Yoga exercises,
meditation, and energy healing is effective in
increasing mental and physical flexibility, diminishing
physical and mental problems, and enhancing
individual’s reflective/intuitive abilities. By
learning Yoga and meditative exercises individuals were
able to continue experiencing the benefits obtained from
energy healing provided by Yoga Masters.
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