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EFT Research Database › Comprehensive Evidence

A Literature Review on Energy Healing Techniques and Biofield – Detection and Scientific Analysis

Summary: This literature review explores various energy healing techniques, their origins, and basic functionality, highlighting their ancient roots and limited scientific integration. The review discusses technical devices used to detect and treat the biofield, as well as the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some energy healing modalities. The aim is to familiarize readers with these techniques and their potential applications. The review concludes by noting the future scope of energy healing, potentially incorporating AI to expand its applications and effectiveness.

Citation and link: Joy, J., Rudrahithlu, S. K., Joy, M., & Uk, I. (2022). A Literature Review on Energy Healing Techniques and Biofield -Detection and Scientific Analysis  (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360299904_A_Literature_Review_on_Energy_Healing_Techniques_and_Biofield_-Detection_and_Scientific_Analysis)1.

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Level
Comprehensive Evidence
Type
Systematic Reviews
Topics
EFT Mechanisms / Efficacy
Author
Joy, J, Joy, M, Rudrahithlu, S K, Uk, I
Year
2022

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How Tapping Works: Physiological and Psychological Mechanisms in Energy Psychology Treatments

Level
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Type
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Topics
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Author
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Year
2025

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