Rowold J, Hewson PD. Biofield Frequency Bands—Definitions and Group Differences.
Glob Adv Health Med 2020;
9:2164956120982568. [PMID:
35392431 PMCID:
PMC8981232 DOI:
10.1177/2164956120982568]
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Abstract
Background
In the biofield literature, it is suggested that electromagnetic energy is
part of the biofield. However, little is known about the exact definition of
potential electromagnetic biofield frequency bands (FBs).
Primary Study Objective: The current study sought to identify biofield FBs
and test potential group differences.
Methods/Design: High-frequency (i.e. >200 Hertz) voltage was measured at
body parts along the spine and the brain.
Setting
Measurements were conducted in an electrically shielded laboratory.
Participants
Twenty experienced biofield practitioners (BPs, sample 1) and twenty-four
students (STs, sample 2) participated in the study.
Interventions
The BPs performed a wide set of biofield exercises, while the STs
participated in an assessment centre (with exercises such as role play). A
total of N = 342 exercises were
performed.
Primary Outcome Measures: Based on surface electromyography, high-frequency
(i.e., >200 Hertz) voltage was utilized as outcome measure.
Results
10 FBs were identified across all the data sets. The BPs had higher spectral
power across these bands compared to the STs.
Conclusion
The present paper presents a replicable method for the assessment of
electromagnetic FBs which are potentially useful for future biofield
research.
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