by CHI | Feb 18, 2024 | Healing, Health, Research
The Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI) is excited to announce that we’re embarking on the next phase of our sound healing study! Our initial study took place at the height of the COVID pandemic, during which we examined the feasibility of delivering Biofield...
by Richard Hammerschlag, PhD | Nov 19, 2023 | Healing, Research
Rigor, respect, and reproducibility can be considered the 3R’s for clinical trials of Integrative Health (IH) practices. Trial designs should be rigorous enough to meet clinical research standards, respectful of the traditional practice of the therapy, and yield...
by Dr. Shamini Jain | Oct 19, 2023 | Healing, Health
Lessons from Ted, a Veteran in Kansas City Like you, I’ve been devastated to hear the news of the continued killings in the Middle East. It is incredibly painful to hear of the deaths and harm to Israelis and Palestinians alike, to witness the hatred perpetuated by...
by CHI | Jul 14, 2023 | Healing, Health, Research
Two New Papers on the Storage and Scalability of Healing Intention As healers continue to work across distances, in communities, and even explore “charging” materials such as water — one might wonder whether there is any actual published science around the “storage”...
by CHI | Jun 14, 2023 | Healing, Health, Research
The COVID pandemic was a unique time to conduct research, providing researchers an opportunity to get creative on how they conducted their research. At CHI, we quickly assembled an incredible team of researchers and healers who were ready to jump in and study...
by Dr. Shamini Jain | May 19, 2023 | Consciousness, Research
A Glimpse into Consciousness Beyond Death Near-death experiences (NDEs) have long fascinated humanity, captivating our imagination and sparking philosophical and spiritual discussions. Many experiencing NDEs describe encounters with a white light, visits from departed...
by CHI | Apr 19, 2023 | Healing, Research
The COVID pandemic was a huge eye-opener for mental health. Even now, the increase in global political tensions, economic disruptions, and climate change can lead to ongoing and increased anxiety and depression. Now more than ever, it is vital to unlock effective...
by CHI | Mar 29, 2023 | Healing, Research
In 2018, the Consciousness and Healing Initiative and Miraglo Foundation, with the additional support of Medicine of the Soul Foundation, Rising Foundation, and the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, facilitated a team of researchers and healthcare practitioners to...
by Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D. | Mar 20, 2023 | Healing, Health
We’ve all heard that we are in a mental health crisis. But what you may not have heard is that we are also in the beginning of a mental health renaissance. A massive breakthrough in how we view psychological well-being is underway. Our methods of cultivating mental,...
by CHI | Aug 1, 2022 | Healing
The Science of Interconnection Talk at TEDx Berkeley by Dr. Shamini Jain What does science actually say about the power of our healing connection? In this invited talk for TEDx Berkeley in April 2022, scientist, psychologist, and CHI Founder and CEO Dr. Shamini Jain...