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Area of Science:

  • Biofield science
  • Cell biology
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Biofield therapies show promise across various pathologies.
  • Quantifying biofield therapy effects remains a challenge.
  • Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration impacts spinal health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure Reiki's effect on mice IVD cells.
  • To quantify Reiki's therapeutic output via photon emission.
  • To assess Reiki's impact on anabolic healing markers.

Main Methods:

  • Mice IVD cells treated with Reiki or sham for 10 minutes daily over 3 days.
  • Photon emission measured using a photomultiplier tube (PMT) during treatment.
  • Real-time PCR (RT-PCR) analyzed collagen II and aggrecan gene expression.

Main Results:

  • Reiki significantly increased post-treatment photon emission compared to pre-treatment and sham (p < 0.05).
  • RT-PCR revealed increased collagen II and aggrecan expression (p < 0.05).
  • A method for quantifying biofield therapy via photon emission was established.

Conclusions:

  • Reiki positively influences IVD cells' anabolic healing response.
  • Photon emission measurement offers a quantifiable method for biofield therapies.
  • This study provides a novel approach to understanding biofield therapy mechanisms.