Time to sense biofield (Prana) experiences between hands: A preliminary single blinded randomized placebo controlled trial.

Aims: There is minimal research on the duration of biofield experiences. This preliminary study used the experiential learning practice of Master Choa Kok Sui's hands sensitisation to determine the duration to experience biofield sensations in between hands and to find the relationship between learning style preferences and biofield sensations.

Methods: This randomized placebo controlled, single blinded trial included 88 male and female pre-service teachers, aged 22.

Perception of Subtle Energy "", and Its Effects During Biofield Practices: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.

Background: The idea of "life force" or "subtle pranic energy," sometimes referred to as vital force, and scientifically accepted as biofield, is prevalent across many cultures.

Objectives: This review's objective is to synthesize data from studies that looked at a range of physical, psychological, and biofield sensations while experiencing and receiving biofield therapies.

Method: We looked for qualitative, exploratory, and mixed-method studies on subtle pranic energy perceptions, as well as the physical and emotional experiences connected to biofield therapeutic procedures, through searches in 3 electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus.

Amomum subulatum mitigates total body irradiation-induced oxidative stress and its associated inflammatory response by enhancing the antioxidant status and regulating the pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Free radical-induced oxidative damage and associated inflammatory responses play a crucial role in cancer radiotherapy (RT) mediated normal tissue toxicities. Supplementation of antioxidants or inflammation modulators may alleviate RT toxicity, thereby improving clinical outcomes. Amomum subulatum is a dietary spice rich in biologically active phytochemicals.

Nursing Student's Experiences of Meditation on Twin Hearts During Eight Weeks Practice: A Qualitative Content Analysis.

Background: Meditation on Twin Hearts (MTH) involves blessing the earth to alleviate the sufferings, and praying for the well-being of the entire society using heart and crown chakra. This meditation is characterized by mechanisms of loving-kindness, self-healing imagery, and open awareness.

Purpose: This study aims to identify the experiences and perceived benefits associated with practicing MTH by nursing students.

Anti-Inflammatory Potential Exhibited by Fruits Mitigates Experimentally Induced Acute and Chronic Inflammation in Mice: Evaluation of Antioxidant Parameters, Pro-Inflammatory Mediators and HO-1 Pathway.

Objective: Conventional anti-inflammatory drugs are associated with serious adverse effects which bring about an ever-increasing demand to supersede them with natural and safe anti-inflammatory agents. Hence, the prime objective of this study was to evaluate the anti- inflammatory potential of an underutilized culinary spice "".

Methods: To assess anti-inflammatory activity of MEAS, acute and chronic inflammation studies were carried out in carrageenan and formalin induced mice paw edema models respectively.

Amelioration of mild and moderate depression through Pranic Healing as adjuvant therapy: randomised double-blind controlled trial.

Objectives: Depression is a mental disorder, affecting the quality of life. Our study explores the efficacy of Pranic Healing (PH), as an adjuvant therapy in treating depression Methods: In this randomised double-blind controlled trial, 52 participants with a mean age of 34.4 years, with mild to moderate depression were assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating (HAM-D) scale during the 5-week study.