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Luís Carlos Matos

2 papers in the library · 34 citations · publishing 2021-2025

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A Transdisciplinary Approach of the Role of Consciousness and Spirituality in Physics and Healing

Transdisciplinary Journal of Engineering & Science February 2, 2025 Paulo Martins, Luís Carlos Matos, António Moreira et al.

Transdisciplinary research represents a paradigm shift in healing practice. This paper deepens the theme of the article, titled “The usefulness of integrative medicine in contemporary society”, that was published in Transdisciplinary Journal of Engineering&Science (TJES). Thus, this paper aims to highlight the role of consciousness and spirituality in physics and healing. Therefore, some...

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

Practices such as "Reiki", therapeutic touch, healing touch, and external "Qigong" have been regarded as some form of "energy medicine" or "biofield therapy". The biofield concept has been studied and debated by researchers of distinct areas of expertise, and although the phenomenon was sometimes described as physically related to electromagnetics, other factors such as "subtle energy" and...