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Johrei Effects on Water: A Pilot Study by Counting Drops
Pedro Celso Nogueira Teixeira1, José Aguiar Coelho Neto2, Anael Viana Pinto Alberto3
1Laboratory of Cellular Communication, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Av. Brazil, 4365, Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro CEP 21045-900, Brazil; Research Center MOA, Mokiti Okada Foundation, São Paulo, Brazil.
Explore (New York, N.Y.)
|November 2, 2015
Summary
This study explored how Johrei (a form of energy healing) affects water's hydrodynamic behavior. Results show significant changes in water treated with Johrei for 50% of practitioners, indicating a potential link between energy healing and water properties.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Water dynamics
- Energy healing
Background:
- Water is essential for life and may play a role in energy healing practices.
- Spiritual treatments and homeopathic remedies utilize water's properties.
- Investigating Johrei's impact on water's physical characteristics is warranted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if applying Johrei to water causes significant alterations in its hydrodynamic behavior.
- To quantify changes in water's fluid dynamics after Johrei treatment.
Main Methods:
- Four Johrei practitioners (P1-P4) applied Johrei to water samples.
- Hydrodynamic behavior was modeled using dripping water from a capillary.
- Mathematical modeling with parameters φ4 and τ, and statistical analysis (ANOVA, paired t-test) were employed.
Main Results:
- The mathematical model demonstrated a high accuracy (r ≥ 0.999).
- Significant differences in parameters τ and φ4 were observed for some practitioners (P1, P2).
- No significant changes were noted in the control (non-Johrei treated) water samples.
Conclusions:
- Johrei treatment led to statistically significant changes in water's hydrodynamic behavior in 50% of participants.
- This suggests a potential physical effect of Johrei on water dynamics.
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