Healing Power Research Articles

Dissembling Bodily and Literary Wholeness: Centering the Spirit in Disability Studies through Black Women’s Writing

In this article, I analyze Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day and Erna Brodber’s Myal in order to demonstrate that African-derived spiritual systems are central in Black women’s fictional depictions and theorizing of healing and disability. I argue that the violence of what Moya Bailey terms misogynoir is writ on Black women’s body, mind, and spirit—the latter of which is absent in disability studies frameworks yet central to healing and liberation in this literature. These writings present a syncretized spirituality drawn from African Diasporic, African Indigenous, and Indigenous American religious beliefs that have a more capacious understanding of wholeness and wellness to reimagine healing in ways that make space for a diversity of bodymindspirits. Black spiritual practice enables self-love and acceptance of disabled Black womanhood, and the Word, Nommo, bestows spiritual healing power.

“De” – The Xin of TCVM Practice with an Emphasis on Tui-na

In the primordial Chinese classic, Dao De Ching, opposites are a consistent and universal theme – Yin and Yang permeate the Cosmos. Even the title exemplifies this – in the word “De” 德. As Western acculturated individuals our experience with “de” comes from the French word for “of”… A little word with a little meaning. In contrast, one little word in Chinese has one big meaning – the illusionary and polar state of nature summed up in the word “De”. For the Chinese, “De” connotes a profound concept, the concept of Virtue. Dao De Ching literally means “The Way (or Path) of Virtue Classic”. “De” is the embodiment of Virtue in the individual. Virtue includes both the values of honest living and the resulting power derived from it – particularly the power of healing. The character, or pictogram (德), representing “De” is composed of three parts. On the left is a person walking (progress or action), on the top right is a symbol meaning “something observed from all angles or directions shows no deviation” (being perfectly right), and a symbol on the bottom right representing the character for “Xin” (the Heart). The imagery can be interpreted as a virtuous person’s behavior perfectly reflects their heart. For the practitioner the incorporation of “Xin” underscores the importance of utilizing both the heart and mind in daily practice. The ability to combine one’s mind (thoughts) with one’s heart (intuition) will refine one’s being as a healer. Further, it implies “the ability to directly bypass one’s mind and know spontaneously with one’s heart, the heart of all things.”

The Healing Power of Yoga: A Holistic Approach for Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions that progress slowly and profoundly affect a person’s holistic health and well being. Each year, it is estimated that NCDs accounts for 74% of all global deaths, equivalant to 41 million people.1 Premature death is one of the major issue of NCDs which accounts around 17 million annual death globally. Of them, over 85% deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). NCDs also comprise a huge burden in Nepal in terms of the treatment costs, lost productivity, reduced quality of life, and mortality .2

Sharing Leadership Vulnerability: The Use of Storytelling to Work Through Moral Distress

Nurse leaders confront many complex challenges during their day. The emotional well-being of the nurse leader may continue to erode when situations requiring ethical consideration present themselves. The cumulative effect of continued moral distress can create moral residue, linked to disequilibrium of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Leaders sharing their stories is a powerful way to create meaning and connection while helping to alleviate emotional distress and improve mental well-being. Three nurse leaders share their stories of distress and reveal the healing power of authentic vulnerability.

Harnessing Healing Power: A Comprehensive Review on Platelet-Rich Plasma in Compound Fracture Care.

This comprehensive review explores the applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the context of compound fracture care, providing a thorough examination of its biological mechanisms, preparation techniques, and clinical implications. The analysis highlights PRP's potential in accelerating bone healing, enhancing soft tissue repair, reducing inflammation and infection risks, and managing pain during fracture recovery. The review underscores the importance of ethical and regulatory considerations in integrating PRP into orthopaedic practice, emphasising informed consent, transparent patient communication, and ongoing monitoring of ethical concerns. Looking ahead, the implications for the future of compound fracture care suggest a transformative shift with the potential for personalised medicine approaches and emerging technologies. However, the conclusion calls for a balanced perspective, acknowledging the promising applications of PRP while emphasising the need for responsible and ethical use. The collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals, researchers, and regulatory bodies are crucial in navigating this evolving landscape and harnessing the healing power of PRP to redefine orthopaedic care for individuals with compound fractures.

The healing power of amniotic membrane extract eye drops. A 100 year old man saved from an Ocular Perforation.

The healing power of amniotic membrane extract eye drops. A 100 year old man saved from an Ocular Perforation.

Digital Utopia: An Analysis of Contemporary Slow-Paced Community Games --The Case of Obi Island

With the development of society, slow-paced community games are becoming more and more popular. This paper will take the players of the slow-paced community game Obi Island as the research object, the research method combines case analysis with network participatory observation, mainly discussing the causes and marketing models of the popularity of the slow-paced community game represented by this game in modern society, and put forward directions and suggestions for the future development of such games. This paper analyzes the behavioral feelings of players in Obi Island from the perspectives of nostalgia, liquid society, media nostalgia, etc., introduces and analyzes the emotional value brought by such games from multiple perspectives, as well as their influence and connotation, in an attempt to provide ideas for the future development direction of such games and conduct self-optimization. The research finds that the essence of "Obi Island" is to construct a nostalgic utopia of good times to resist anxiety for emotionally disturbed players, and players should not be overly addicted to this virtual fantasy in the current society. Therefore, game manufacturers should change their attitude toward the game, not only to innovate and try within the framework of the concept of the game but also to actively take responsibility to guide players to face reality correctly. Nostalgia is not the ultimate goal, nor is it an escape from reality. The healing power obtained from nostalgia utopia is the driving force for progress in reality.

Beyond host defense and tissue injury: the emerging role of neutrophils in tissue repair.

Neutrophils, the most abundant immune cells in human blood, play a fundamental role in host defense against invading pathogens and tissue injury. Neutrophils carry potentially lethal weaponry to the affected site. Inadvertent and perpetual neutrophil activation could lead to nonresolving inflammation and tissue damage, a unifying mechanism of many common diseases. The prevailing view emphasizes the dichotomy of their function, host defense versus tissue damage. However, tissue injury may also persist during neutropenia, which is associated with disease severity and poor outcome. Numerous studies highlight neutrophil phenotypic heterogeneity and functional versatility, indicating that neutrophils play more complex roles than previously thought. Emerging evidence indicates that neutrophils actively orchestrate resolution of inflammation and tissue repair and facilitate return to homeostasis. Thus, neutrophils mobilize multiple mechanisms to limit the inflammatory reaction, assure debris removal, matrix remodeling, cytokine scavenging, macrophage reprogramming, and angiogenesis. In this review, we will summarize the homeostatic and tissue-reparative functions and mechanisms of neutrophils across organs. We will also discuss how the healing power of neutrophils might be harnessed to develop novel resolution and repair-promoting therapies while maintaining their defense functions.

The Visual Life Story Approach: A Tool for Transformation and Well-Being in Museum Art Therapy With Immigrant Adults (L’approche visuelle du récit de vie : un outil de transformation et de bien-être en art-thérapie muséale auprès d’adultes immigrants)

The narrative, arts-based research described in this article explores the visual life story approach with a group of immigrant adults (N = 7) of various cultural origins conducted in partnership with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA). The art therapy research examines the joint contribution of life story and artistic creation to enhancing the coherence of the participants’ narrative identities and psychological well-being. The phenomenological, narrative, arts-based method includes in-depth interviews focusing on the participants’ verbal accounts of their lives, followed by 12 art therapy sessions that allowed the embodiment of their lived experience into artworks. Results identify the therapeutic factors that enhance psychological well-being and highlight the integrative function of the visual life story approach. They demonstrate the healing power of art making in the company of others, and its capacity to promote reflexivity and facilitate the exploration of existential themes of universal significance. Ultimately, museum-based art therapy contributes to a heightened sense of well-being and empowerment.

Heart of America Annual Survey: A Call for Unity and the Power of Racial Healing.

Heart of America Annual Survey: A Call for Unity and the Power of Racial Healing.

Harnessing the healing power of nature: a review of natural interventions in substance abuse treatment and prevention.

Substance abuse is a global problem that cuts across all sectors of society and requires innovative solutions that go beyond conventional treatments. Contact with nature could be a complementary tool to address drug-related problems. This review aimed to assess the impact of natural environments on drug-related outcomes. 8205 articles were screened between 2013 and 2023 from 6 databases, of which 21 met the inclusion criteria. Most studies (12) focused on treatment, followed by incidence/consumption (7), prevention (5) and mortality (1). The main drugs studied were drugs in general (12), followed by alcohol (6), tobacco (6), and other drugs, including cannabis and opioids (4). The results of 85% of the studies showed positive outcomes, supporting the effectiveness of nature-based interventions for drug dependence. While some studies produced neutral or negative results. The use of nature-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of drug addiction shows considerable potential. However, more research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and to improve evidence-based interventions. Integrating health and environmental policies is essential to promote a holistic approach to drug strategies at the national and international levels.

The Healing Power of Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Medical Sciences

The Healing Power of Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Medical Sciences

Animal Allies: Sociological and Neurological Perspectives on The Healing Power of Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Allies: Sociological and Neurological Perspectives on The Healing Power of Animal Assisted Therapy

The Healing Power of Words: Examining the Effect of Communication Styles on Appreciation within the Hospital Setting

Nursing faces challenges such as high workload, low job satisfaction, and poor communication in high-stress environments with strict hierarchies. These factors contribute to increased errors and conflicts. Information technology solutions like clinical decision support systems and electronic health records can reduce workload, decrease errors, and improve patient care. However, effectively integrating these tools requires understanding communication dynamics within hospitals and between professions. Despite the known effects of poor communication on job satisfaction and care quality, there is a lack of research on nurse-physician communication from their respective perspectives. The paper aims to address this gap and focuses on research questions related to nurse-physician communication and appreciation.

The Healing Power of an Ethics Consult.

The Healing Power of an Ethics Consult.

Leptospermum honey – A medicinal wonder for periodontal health

Antibacterial therapy has always been included effectively in the regimen of periodontitis. The inability to access periodontal disease-causing organisms within periodontal pockets has limited the effectiveness of mechanical plaque removal and the use of antibacterial agents. The drug’s systemic administration results in therapeutic concentrations at the site of infection, but only in the short term, necessitating repeated dosing over longer periods. Topical antibiotics have been studied for their ability to overcome the limitations of conventional therapy. It is of interest to use sustained release formulations to deliver antimicrobial agents to the site of infection (periodontal pocket). At much lower doses, these products provide long-term treatment at the site of infection. From time immemorial, honey is not only considered as a natural sweetener but is also used for its healing power. It is used in traditional folk and tribal medicines and 93% of the consumers of honey use it for its medicinal value. Active Leptospermum Honey (ALH) is the most researched medical grade honey for wound and burn treatment. This article documents the efficacy of ALH as a topical drug delivery system in patients with chronic periodontal disease.

The Healing Power of Pranayama: Exploring Medicinal Significance in Health Care

The Healing Power of Pranayama: Exploring Medicinal Significance in Health Care

Breaking the normalization of appropriation and exploitation

Capitalism often gives away gold in exchange for something much more lucrative. Breaking was created by people of color whose ancestors originally owned the land from which the gold, now offered to the best dancers at the Olympics, was extracted. In this article, I wish to examine the financial inequity between the creators and the exploiters in the Hip Hop Dance Scene globally. I examine the relationship between dancers, dance schools and intermediary dance organizations globally. I question how most of the money is made and how much trickles down. I also consider how people of colour participate in the global organization efforts of breaking in the Olympics and discuss how the notion of ‘winning’ can also obscure the healing power of dance. Gold is symbolic of scarcity and capitalism will sell this to dancers in the same way that overnight fame is sold to rappers. I reflect on three primary questions: Will this dance join the others already exploited by dance schools who have no historic connection to the culture? Will the World DanceSport Federation and the International Olympic Commission celebrate the creators of the Breaking moves or will it perpetuate racist appropriation of culture without learning about its heritage? and finally, what efforts are being made to create an economically self-sustaining dance community?

The healing Power of Light in the Prophylaxis and Therapy of infectious Diseases

The healing Power of Light in the Prophylaxis and Therapy of infectious Diseases

The Healing Power of Green Spaces: Combating Loneliness, Loss, and Isolation

The Healing Power of Green Spaces: Combating Loneliness, Loss, and Isolation