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Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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3 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2006-2014

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Acceptability of shamanic healing for treating psychostimulant dependence: a pilot survey

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies March 1, 2014 Alison Oliveto, Michael J Mancino, Jeff Thostenson et al. 1 citation

AbstractBackgroundNo therapy has shown robust efficacy for treating psychostimulant dependence. Meanwhile, the feasibility and effectiveness of direct spiritual healing modalities for this disorder are unknown.ObjectivesTo determine the acceptability of participating in research using a spiritual healing approach, namely shamanic healing, among psychostimulant users.MethodsPsychostimulant users...

Changes in theta rhythm due to meditation in patients with schizophrenia: on‐going research

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies December 1, 2006 D‐m Walker, Peter F. Liddle

Objective: Studies suggest that theta activity can be modified by meditation techniques in healthy adults. Aftanas and Golocheikine (2001) report that during meditation, EEG patterns are characterised by increased theta power over anterior midline electrodes of both general theta and frontal midline theta processes (brainwave patterns). We propose a study to see whether meditation can modify...