Perspectives, Measurability and Effects of Non-Contact Biofield-Based Practices: A Narrative Review of Quantitative Research.
International journal of environmental research and public health June 13, 2021 Luís Carlos Matos, Jorge Pereira Machado, Fernando Jorge Monteiro et al. 34 citations
Non-contact biofield practices such as Reiki, therapeutic touch, healing touch, and external Qigong involve intentional and nonlocal interventions that may produce physiological changes through unknown mechanisms, possibly related to the body's neurovegetative feedback system. This narrative review provides a partial overview of the history, theory, and quantitative research strategies exploring these practices, aiming to stimulate further research to confirm or deny reported outcomes.