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Correlations between onsite and global networks of random number generators during group healing meditations 在群体治疗冥想中，现场和全球随机数生成器网络之间的相关性

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103312

Nachum Plonka , Scott Davies , Mike Atkinson , Kevin Crowe , Joe Dispenza , Rollin McCraty

Introduction

The Global Consciousness Project 2.0 (GCP 2.0) is an initiative investigating the relationship between human consciousness and the behavior of the project’s random number generators (RNGs). This was explored via a series of meditation workshops led by Dr. Joe Dispenza with between 1000-2200 participants. They are run almost monthly and include meditative practices and 3 separate Coherence Healing meditations, the high points of the events.

Methods

At all of the events in the first half of 2024, a tower of 40 RNGs in GCP 2.0 devices had been placed in the meditation room, constituting a local RNG network. Their data was compared to that of the hundreds of RNGs distributed across the globe, constituting a global network. All outputs were rigorously processed and tested to ensure randomness. In this exploratory study, each of the local and global networks were analyzed for Network Coherence, a measure of coherent activity across RNGs.

Results

During the 15 healing meditations, a significant correlation was observed between the Network Coherence of the global and local networks, with a mean correlation of 0.27 (p < 0.01). As this occurred only during healing meditations and not at other times, it suggests the highly focused attention and/or elevated emotional state across humans in the room may have measurable global impact, demonstrating the reach of a small coherent group. Also, combining the local RNG Network Coherence across all the healing meditation periods via a Stouffer’s Z score resulted in a distinctive curve when plotted, resembling an evoked response. This suggests a mechanism whereby a coherently focused signal from the people in the room evokes a response from the RNGs similar to those observed in evoked potentials in the brain.

全球意识项目2.0 （GCP 2.0）是一项研究人类意识与项目随机数生成器（rng）行为之间关系的倡议。这是通过一系列由Joe Dispenza博士领导的冥想研讨会来探索的，参与者有1000-2200人。这些活动几乎每月进行一次，包括冥想练习和3个独立的连贯治疗冥想，这是活动的高潮。方法在2024年上半年的所有活动中，在冥想室内放置了一个由40个GCP 2.0设备组成的RNG塔，构成一个局部RNG网络。他们的数据与分布在全球各地的数百个rng的数据进行了比较，这些rng构成了一个全球网络。所有输出都经过严格的处理和测试，以确保随机性。在这项探索性研究中，对每个本地和全球网络进行了网络一致性分析，这是跨rng连贯活动的一种衡量标准。结果在15次治疗冥想中，整体网络与局部网络的网络一致性存在显著相关，平均相关系数为0.27 （p < 0.01）。由于这种情况只发生在治疗冥想期间，而不是在其他时间，这表明房间里的人高度集中的注意力和/或情绪状态的提升可能会产生可测量的全球影响，表明一个小的连贯群体的影响力。此外，通过斯托弗Z分数结合所有治疗冥想期间的局部RNG网络一致性，绘制出一条独特的曲线，类似于诱发反应。这表明了一种机制，即房间里的人发出的连贯集中的信号会引起rng的反应，这种反应与在大脑中观察到的诱发电位相似。

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Music therapy and Benson relaxation in postoperative care: A randomized controlled trial on pain and kinesiophobia after lumbar discectomy 音乐疗法和Benson放松法在术后护理中的应用：腰椎间盘切除术后疼痛和运动恐惧症的随机对照试验

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103311

Majid Bagheri , Ali Abbasi , Sharife Kurdi , Fatemeh Moslemi , Mobin Mottahedi

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of music therapy (MT) and Benson relaxation (BRM) versus standard care (SC) alone on pain intensity and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing open lumbar discectomy.

Methods

In a three-arm randomized controlled trial, 150 patients were assigned to MT+SC, BRM+SC, or SC alone. Interventions were applied twice daily from postoperative day (POD) 1 to 3. Pain (Visual Analogue Scale) and kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale) were assessed at baseline, POD1, POD2, and POD3. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA.

Results

Significant group × time interactions were found for pain (p < 0.001, partial η²=0.339) and kinesiophobia (p < 0.001, partial η²=0.436). Both MT+SC and BRM+SC led to greater pain reduction than SC at POD2 and POD3 (p < 0.001), with MT providing faster relief. For kinesiophobia, BRM+SC showed an earlier reduction by POD2, while MT+SC achieved the strongest effect by POD3 (p < 0.001).

Conclusion

MT and BRM are effective, non-pharmacological adjuncts for improving postoperative outcomes. MT appears superior for faster pain relief, whereas BRM may offer an earlier benefit for kinesiophobia.

Trial registration

IRCT20230911059401N1 (https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/), 2023–10–11.

目的本研究旨在评价和比较音乐疗法（MT）和Benson放松疗法（BRM）与单纯标准治疗（SC）对开放性腰椎间盘切除术患者疼痛强度和运动恐惧症的疗效。方法在一项三组随机对照试验中，150例患者被分配到MT+SC、BRM+SC或单独SC。从术后第1天至第3天，每天进行两次干预。疼痛（视觉模拟量表）和运动恐惧症（坦帕量表）在基线、POD1、POD2和POD3进行评估。数据分析采用重复测量方差分析。结果疼痛（p < 0.001，偏η²=0.339）和运动恐惧症（p < 0.001，偏η²=0.436）存在显著的组×时间交互作用。MT+SC和BRM+SC在POD2和POD3处都比SC更能减轻疼痛（p < 0.001）， MT提供更快的缓解。对于运动恐惧症，BRM+SC在POD2的作用下表现出较早的减少，而MT+SC在POD3的作用下表现出最强的效果（p < 0.001）。结论mt和BRM是改善术后预后的有效非药物辅助手段。MT似乎在快速缓解疼痛方面更胜一筹，而BRM可能对运动恐惧症提供更早的益处。试验注册号：irct20230911059401n1 (https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/), 2023-10-11。

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Body intelligence and nature: A convergence of Persian medicine and modern biophysics 身体智能与自然：波斯医学与现代生物物理学的融合

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103308

Babak Daneshfard , Majid Nimrouzi , Foad Masihpour , Mohsen Manouchehri , Mahboubeh Sadat Fateminasab , Alireza Asghari

Physical intelligence refers to the capacity of living systems to sense, interpret, and respond adaptively to internal and external signals through integrated biochemical, bioelectrical, and biophysical processes. This conceptual review examines points of convergence between contemporary biophysical research, including biofield science, biophotonics, and systems neuroscience, and classical Persian Medicine (PM), particularly the framework of Tabiʿat-e Modabbereh (the intelligent, governing nature), Arwah (spirits), Quwa (faculties), and Af’al (actions). Rather than equating traditional constructs with scientific entities, this paper identifies analogical parallels that may support new hypotheses on whole-system regulation. A critical appraisal of emerging evidence regarding energetic dysregulation and early disease patterns is included. The review concludes with specific, testable research questions aimed at advancing integrative biophysical–Persian Medicine models.

物理智能是指生命系统通过综合生化、生物电和生物物理过程来感知、解释和自适应地响应内外信号的能力。这篇概念性综述考察了当代生物物理学研究（包括生物场科学、生物光子学和系统神经科学）与古典波斯医学（PM）之间的交汇点，特别是Tabi al - at-e Modabbereh（智能、统治自然）、Arwah（精神）、Quwa（能力）和Af 'al（行动）的框架。本文没有将传统结构等同于科学实体，而是确定了可能支持关于整个系统调节的新假设的类比相似之处。关于能量失调和早期疾病模式的新证据的关键评估包括在内。这篇综述最后提出了具体的、可测试的研究问题，旨在推进生物物理-波斯医学综合模型。

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A reply to “Reflection on the use of sensory ethnography and creative methods” 对“运用感官人种学和创造性方法的思考”的答复

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103307

Donna M Thomas , Elaine Rycroft , Kirsty Allan , Saima Sharif

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The theory of bioresonant energy transduction: Bridging quantum physics and traditional medicine 生物共振能量转导理论：架起量子物理学与传统医学的桥梁。

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103306

Sanowber Khan

Background

Conventional biomedical models, focused primarily on biochemistry and genetics, often struggle to account for certain complex biological phenomena. In parallel, interest in traditional and alternative medical approaches, long marginalized by Western scientific medicine, is growing. These approaches emphasize the energetic and vibratory dimensions of living systems. Recent advances in quantum physics and biophysics now offer a conceptual framework for revisiting such practices through the lens of contemporary science.

Objective

To present the theory of bioresonant energy transduction (TEBR), an integrative framework uniting knowledge from traditional medicines with recent discoveries in physics, biology, and neuroscience, with a focus on the phenomena of tuning, resonance, and biological coherence.

Theoretical framework

TEBR posits that living organisms are organized systems composed of internally tuned resonators capable of receiving, transforming, and emitting vibrational information signals through various carriers (bioelectric, mechanical, electromagnetic, photonic). These processes operate across all levels of organization, from the subcellular to global interactions with the environment.

Key propositions

The TEBR model offers a unifying explanatory framework for understanding:

背景：传统的生物医学模型主要关注生物化学和遗传学，常常难以解释某些复杂的生物现象。与此同时，人们对长期被西方科学医学边缘化的传统和替代医疗方法的兴趣正在增长。这些方法强调生命系统的能量和振动维度。量子物理学和生物物理学的最新进展现在为通过当代科学的镜头重新审视这些实践提供了一个概念框架。目的：介绍生物共振能量转导理论（TEBR），这是一个综合框架，将传统医学知识与物理学、生物学和神经科学的最新发现结合起来，重点关注调谐、共振和生物相干现象。理论框架：TEBR假设生物体是有组织的系统，由内部调谐的谐振器组成，能够通过各种载体（生物电、机械、电磁、光子）接收、转换和发射振动信息信号。这些过程在组织的各个层面上运作，从亚细胞到与环境的全局交互。关键命题：TEBR模型为理解提供了一个统一的解释框架。

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Revisiting virtual nature through social cognitive theory and Javanese idiographic experience: a commentary on Kotze et al. (2025) 通过社会认知理论和爪哇人的具体经验重新审视虚拟自然：对Kotze等人（2025）的评论。

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103305

Elia Firda Mufidah , Mudhar Mudhar , Rury Muslifar , Jessica Ong Hai Liaw

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The human dimension: integrating whole health into a community-engaged medical education curriculum 人的维度：将整体健康纳入社区参与的医学教育课程。

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103302

Lawrence Rosen, Carmela Rocchetti

As U.S. health care confronts mounting challenges, medical education must evolve to prepare physicians to deliver effective, high-quality person-centered care. We describe the integration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Whole Health model into the Human Dimension (HD) course at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, a required longitudinal community-engaged curriculum. Through reflective practice, health coaching skill development, and longitudinal partnerships with community members, students learn to align care with what matters most to individuals and to recognize all determinants shaping health outcomes. Early evaluation data suggest that this model enhances student well-being and structural competency while shaping a professional identity grounded in purpose, compassion, and partnership. By embedding Whole Health principles into required medical training, the HD course offers a scalable framework for reorienting physician education toward the Quintuple Aim and preparing future clinicians to promote healing within themselves, their patients, and their communities.

随着美国医疗保健面临越来越多的挑战，医学教育必须发展，以准备医生提供有效的，高质量的以人为本的护理。我们描述了将美国退伍军人事务部整体健康模型整合到哈肯萨克子午线医学院的人类维度（HD）课程中，这是一门必需的纵向社区参与课程。通过反思性实践、健康指导技能发展以及与社区成员的纵向伙伴关系，学生们学会将护理与对个人最重要的事情结合起来，并认识到影响健康结果的所有决定因素。早期的评估数据表明，这种模式提高了学生的幸福感和结构能力，同时塑造了以目标、同情心和伙伴关系为基础的职业认同。通过将“整体健康”原则嵌入到必要的医疗培训中，HD课程提供了一个可扩展的框架，将医生教育重新定位于“五大目标”，并为未来的临床医生做好准备，以促进他们自己、他们的病人和他们的社区的康复。

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Reflection on the use of sensory ethnography and creative methods 对感官人种学和创造性方法运用的反思

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-12-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103301

Muhammad Taufan Umasugi

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Integrative Chinese-western therapy for Leukocytoclastic vasculitis-induced refractory leg ulcer: An 8-month healing journey with reduced corticosteroid dependency 中西医结合治疗白细胞分裂性血管炎引起的难治性腿部溃疡：8个月的愈合之旅，减少皮质类固醇依赖。

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-11-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103291

Yongkang Zhang , Yuzhen Wang , Zhiguo Zhao , Hongcheng Du , Yuan Zong , Yemin Cao

Background

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), accompanied by recalcitrant lower-limb ulcers, is frequently treated with corticosteroids or immunosuppressants. However, these treatments often face the formidable challenge of high recurrence risks. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been identified as a safe and effective strategy for treating autoimmune vascular diseases. It can serve as an adjunct therapy for recalcitrant wounds caused by this condition, while reducing the dosage of corticosteroids or immunosuppressants.

Case Report

A 60-year-old Asian male presented with a red rash accompanied by pruritus on both feet. Following a lesion to the plantar surface of the right foot, a ulcer formed that exhibited signs of delayed healing and gradually expanded. Subsequent diagnostic procedures revealed the presence of LCV. Despite treatment with prednisone, piperacillin, and cyclophosphamide, the foot ulcer failed to heal. Following an eight-month treatment period that incorporated a Chinese herbal decoction taken orally and low-dose corticosteroids, the ulcer on the patient's right foot exhibited complete healing. During the subsequent 7-month follow-up period, no recurrence of the ulcer was observed.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates that a combination of oral Chinese herbal decoction and low-dose corticosteroids is a highly effective treatment for recalcitrant wounds caused by LCV, with a low recurrence rate. This approach may contribute to a reduction in corticosteroid or immunosuppressant dosage, promote skin ulcer healing, and reduce recurrence rates. The necessity for future randomized controlled trials is evident to ascertain the efficacy of this therapeutic strategy.

背景：白细胞破壁性血管炎（LCV）伴顽固性下肢溃疡，常使用皮质类固醇或免疫抑制剂治疗。然而，这些治疗往往面临着高复发风险的巨大挑战。中医药已被确定为治疗自身免疫性血管疾病的一种安全有效的策略。它可以作为由这种情况引起的顽固性伤口的辅助治疗，同时减少皮质类固醇或免疫抑制剂的剂量。病例报告：一名60岁亚洲男性，双脚出现红疹并伴有瘙痒。右脚足底表面病变后，形成溃疡，表现出延迟愈合和逐渐扩大的迹象。随后的诊断程序显示LCV的存在。尽管用强的松、哌拉西林和环磷酰胺治疗，足部溃疡未能愈合。经过8个月的治疗，包括口服中药汤剂和低剂量皮质类固醇，患者右脚溃疡完全愈合。在随后的7个月随访期间，未观察到溃疡复发。结论：本病例提示口服中药汤剂联合小剂量糖皮质激素治疗顽固性LCV创面疗效显著，复发率低。这种方法可能有助于减少皮质类固醇或免疫抑制剂的剂量，促进皮肤溃疡愈合，并减少复发率。显然，未来需要进行随机对照试验来确定这种治疗策略的有效性。

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Exploring the seasonal dietary practice of consuming 101 leafy vegetables during the Assamese festival of Bohag Bihu: a study of traditional heritage and ethnomedicinal perception in Assam 探索在阿萨姆邦Bohag Bihu节期间食用101种叶类蔬菜的季节性饮食实践：阿萨姆邦传统遗产和民族医学认知的研究

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing

Pub Date : 2025-11-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103292

Koushik Nandan Dutta , Sangeeta Dutta , Bhaswati Kashyap , Himshikhar Sarma , Rosy Ahmed , Sameeran Gam , Darshana Hazarika , Bhargab Jyoti Sahariah , Nilutpal Sharma Bora

Objectives

A fascinating culinary culture is observed in the celebration of the Bohag Bihu or a spring festival celebrated in Assam which encompasses the eating of a dish made up of 101 different types of leafy vegetables. This tradition has its roots in the region's rich cultural history and an age-old belief on the healing properties of the plants. We aimed to document this ethnomedicinal practice and corelate it with previously published literature.

Methods

An ethnobotanical survey was conducted on 117 participants of four communities located in Lakhimpur, Assam, namely Assamese, Mishing, Deori and Bodo. Along with information on collection, preparation and consumption; all 101 plant specimens were collected from various locations such as roadsides, wild/unhabitated grasslands, agricultural fields, kitchen gardens, and riverbanks. Data was analysed using theme analysis and ethnobotanical indexes to investigate the names, uses, and part of the plants used. Plant identification were validated with community members and verified using the World Flora online database. Biogeography status was collected from data available on Kew Plants of the World Online.

Results

The frequency citation (FC) of all the 101 plant species ranged from 87–117%. All plants were collected and photographically documented. The scientific names and pharmacological activity of all 101 plants were also documented. Additionally, the process of preparation of the culinary dish comprising of the 101 leafy vegetables were systematically documented and photographed.

Conclusion

This study documents the Assamese folk practice of consuming 101 leafy vegetables for their purported pharmacological activity. While scientifically validating the identity and beneficial effects of these plants; this study also highlights the spirituality, cultural oikos and rich ethnic identity of the Assamese community.

在阿萨姆邦庆祝Bohag Bihu或春节时，人们观察到一种迷人的烹饪文化，其中包括吃由101种不同类型的绿叶蔬菜组成的菜肴。这一传统源于该地区丰富的文化历史，以及人们对这种植物具有治疗作用的古老信仰。我们的目的是记录这种民族医学实践，并将其与先前发表的文献联系起来。方法对阿萨姆邦拉金普尔4个社区的117名参与者进行民族植物学调查，分别是阿萨姆族、米什族、德奥里族和博多族。同时提供有关收集、制备和消费的资料；所有101种植物标本均采集于路边、野生/无人草原、农田、厨房花园和河岸等不同地点。采用主题分析和民族植物学指数对数据进行分析，调查所使用植物的名称、用途和部分。植物鉴定通过社区成员和世界植物在线数据库进行验证。生物地理状况收集自邱园世界植物在线上的数据。结果101种植物的被引频次（FC）在87 ~ 117%之间。所有的植物都被收集起来并进行了摄影记录。所有101种植物的学名和药理活性也被记录下来。此外，这道由101种绿叶蔬菜组成的菜肴的制备过程也被系统地记录下来并拍照。本研究记录了阿萨姆邦民间食用101种叶类蔬菜的做法，因为它们具有据称的药理活性。同时科学地验证这些植物的特性和有益作用；这项研究还突出了阿萨姆社区的精神、文化和丰富的民族认同。

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