A new study claims to have reproduced an ancient human strategy to alter consciousness: drumming at theta frequency. The findings could lead to applications in cognitive neuroscience and therapy, say researchers.
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Dispenza’s mind-body retreats produce “phenomenal” results, say researchers
Researchers have found systematic brain and molecular changes linked to resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery in participants at wellness retreats that focus on mind-body interventions.
Major Stockholm conference to discuss healing properties of psychedelics
Psychopharmacologist, psychiatrist and best-selling author Julie Holland and experimental psychologist and behavioral pharmacologist Matthew W. Johnson are among the 40+ speakers at the Borealis Psychedelic Science Summit.
Hypnosis research progresses on ‘what’ but not ‘how’
Hypnosis has been practiced for centuries, but whether it changes brain activity has not been known – until now. Swiss researchers discovered two depths of hypnotic state.
Water treated by positive intentions weakens brain cancer cells
“Intentioned awareness” by Buddhist monks in a meditative state had significant impact on activity by cancer cells.
Energy healing tames cancer cells, study finds
‘Hands-off’ therapies can “significantly reduce the invasiveness potential” of cancer cells, the study finds.
India’s mainstream media covers mandatory reincarnation course at tech institute
In a fair and thorough piece, India’s leading news magazine covers a new, groundbreaking course in consciousness, reincarnation and NDEs at a tech university.
University launches unique M.A. in psychedelics and consciousness studies
Students at Ottawa will learn about “the therapeutic, spiritual, ritual, and naturalistic uses of psychedelics across cultures”.
Altered states of consciousness common in general population, study finds
Almost half the population has experienced altered states of consciousness, posing clinical implications.
Expert meditators shown to enhance cognition
A new study shows experienced meditators have very high theta wave activity, which is linked to disciplined regulation of attention, breath, and body posture.
