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Area of Science:

  • Biofield Science
  • Electromagnetism
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • The biofield is theorized to involve electromagnetic energy, but specific frequency bands (FBs) remain undefined.
  • Research is needed to identify and characterize these potential electromagnetic biofield FBs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify biofield frequency bands (FBs).
  • To investigate potential group differences in electromagnetic activity within these FBs.

Main Methods:

  • High-frequency voltage (>200 Hertz) was measured along the spine and brain in an electromagnetically shielded laboratory.
  • Measurements were taken from 20 experienced biofield practitioners (BPs) and 24 students (STs) during specific exercises.
  • Surface electromyography was used to determine the outcome measure.

Main Results:

  • Ten distinct biofield frequency bands (FBs) were identified across all participants and exercises.
  • Experienced biofield practitioners demonstrated significantly higher spectral power within these identified FBs compared to students.

Conclusions:

  • A replicable methodology for assessing electromagnetic biofield frequency bands (FBs) has been established.
  • The identified FBs and observed group differences provide a foundation for future biofield research.