Effects of Qi-therapy on blood pressure, pain and psychological symptoms in the elderly: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Lee, Myeong Soo; Jang, Jongwon; Jang, Hye-Sook; Moon, Seok Whan

doi:10.1016/s0965-2299(03)00088-8

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“…The increased a waves after OPT observed in the present study are consistent with Lee's findings, although the specific brain regions involved were not in agreement with his recordings. Specifically, the following locations (F p1 , F p2 , F 7 , F z , F 8 , C 3 , C z , C 4 , and P z ) of increased a output differed from Lee's previous study (F 3 also found no significant impact on b waves as a function of the OPT session relative to the placebo session, which is not in agreement with Lee's findings.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…By contrast, other studies have reported that EQT improves these kinds of psychologic states compared with placebo treatments. 3,4 This study's results are not consistent with these EQT studies.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 87%

“…OPT originated in Japan for the promotion of good health. OPT is similar to EQT, [2][3][4][5] Reiki, 6 and Johrei 8,9 in that it appears to enhance patient health using bioenergy or qi. In OPT, a practitioner treats a patient using a modality that emits bioenergy, or qi through the practitioner's palm, without physically touching the patient.…”

Section: Biofield Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These types of therapies consist of practices based on subtle energy fields (also called biofields) and generally reflect the concept that human beings are infused with subtle forms of energy. 1 Examples of biofield therapies include external qi (chi) therapy (EQT), [2][3][4][5] Reiki, 6 healing touch, 7 Johrei, 8,9 and Okada purifying therapy (OPT). [10][11][12] One advantage of biofield therapies is that they are inexpensive compared with the costs of other types of therapy.…”

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Effect of Biofield Therapy in the Human Brain

Uchida

Iha

Yamaoka

et al. 2012

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objectives: The effects of Okada Purifying Therapy (OPT), a form of subtle energy (biofield) therapy that originated in Japan, were investigated. Electroencephalograms and the Profile of Mood States scores were measured using a crossover design during OPT and placebo sessions. Participants: Nineteen (19) healthy Japanese adults (mean age -standard deviation: 40.8 -11.2 years; 10 females) with no previous experience of biofield therapy participated in this study. Methods: Each session lasted 15 minutes. A single-blind, randomized design with a protocol consisting of regular cycles with eyes open followed by eyes closed was used. The power spectral value was calculated in h (4.0-7.9 Hz), a (8.0-12.9 Hz), and b (13.0-29.9 Hz) frequency ranges.

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Effect of Biofield Therapy in the Human Brain

Uchida

Iha

Yamaoka

et al. 2012

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…In two of these studies [42][43], patients who received qi therapy reported less pain than usual-care controls. The third study found that patients who received qi therapy reported less pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue and exhibited lower blood pressure compared with those who received sham qi therapy [44]. Overall, qi therapy could be rated as possibly to probably efficacious for treatment of chronic pain.…”

Section: Qigong/qi Therapymentioning

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Efficacy of selected complementary and alternative medicine interventions for chronic pain

Tan

Craine

Bair³

et al. 2007

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Abstract-Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)is a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, therapies, and products that are not presently considered part of conventional medicine. This article provides an up-to-date review of the efficacy of selected CAM modalities in the management of chronic pain. Findings are presented according to the classification system developed by the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (formerly Office of Alternative Medicine) and are grouped into four domains: biologically based medicine, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based medicine, and mind-body medicine. Homeopathy and acupuncture are discussed separately as "whole or professionalized CAM practices." Based on the guidelines of the Clinical Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association, findings indicate that some CAM modalities have a solid track record of efficacy, whereas others are promising but require additional research. The article concludes with recommendations to pain practitioners.

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