A Transdisciplinary Approach of the Role of Consciousness and Spirituality in Physics and Healing
Paulo Martins, Luís Carlos Matos, António Moreira, Mário Simões, Bruno Silva
Transdisciplinary Journal of Engineering & Science February 2, 2025 DOI: 10.22545/2025/00273 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Spirituality Consciousness Epistemology Cognitive science Alternative medicine |
| Key points | Argues that consciousness and spirituality are central to a new healing paradigm, with morphogenic fields and altered states of consciousness as possible mechanisms for phenomena like spontaneous healing. |
Abstract
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 classical healing methods are discussed, including the therapeutic effectiveness of Chinese medicine in alleviating the symptoms of some diseases. Also, we refer to some contemporary healing methods and relate them to the “spontaneous healing” experienced by Sister Bernardette Moriau, a phenomenon for which conventional medicine offers no explanation. In this regard, morphogenic fields have been described as a possible mechanism that might explain the efficiency of Chinese medicine. Also, the altered, modified and amplified states of consciousness (A/M/ASC) are described in detail as a potential explanation for the occurrence of “spontaneous healing”. Finally, the concept of biofield was related with the new healing paradigm proposed by the integrative medicine model.