Bioenergy for Stress Relief in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Alice Running1, Laura Hildreth2, Neha John-Henderson3
1College of Nursing Reid Hall # 436, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA.
Journal of Community Health Nursing
|February 22, 2022
Summary
A 20-minute Chakra Connection intervention significantly reduced self-assessed stress and related biological markers in university students. Higher initial stress levels correlated with greater stress reduction, supporting bio-field therapies for anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Bio-field Interventions
- Stress and Anxiety Research
Background:
- University students frequently experience high stress levels.
- Stress impacts academic performance and overall well-being.
- Exploring non-pharmacological interventions for student stress is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a 20-minute Chakra Connection intervention on self-assessed stress in university students.
- To compare the effects of a bio-field intervention versus a control condition on stress markers.
- To investigate the relationship between baseline stress levels and intervention outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial with university student participants.
- Intervention group received Healing Touch Chakra Connection; control group received a Healing Touch Video.
- Measurements included self-assessed stress, blood pressure, cortisol, and Interleukin-6 (IL6) pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- The Chakra Connection intervention significantly decreased self-reported stress and biological stress markers (blood pressure, cortisol, IL6).
- Blood pressure reductions were significantly greater in the intervention group compared to the control group.
- Higher pre-intervention stress levels predicted greater stress reduction, irrespective of the group.
Conclusions:
- Bio-field interventions, such as Chakra Connection, show promise for reducing stress and anxiety in university students.
- The findings support the application of bio-field therapies within complex systems science frameworks.
- Further research into bio-field interventions for managing student mental health is warranted.
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