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Studies, findings and the growing
science of healing.
Explore a growing collection of research chosen to deepen our understanding of healing, human potential, and the many influences that shape our wellbeing. May it spark curiosity, expand awareness, and inspire more informed choices in service of our highest wellbeing.
Research on the Heart
Science of the Heart — Exploring the Role of the Heart in Human Performance
A comprehensive review exploring heart–brain communication, physiological coherence, emotional regulation, and their relationship to human performance and wellbeing.
HeartMath Institute · 2015 · Rollin McCraty, Ph.D.
From Dysregulation to Coherence: Exploring the HeartMath® Approach to Emotional and Physiological Regulation
This review found that heart-coherence and HRV biofeedback practices are associated with reduced stress and improvements in anxiety, mood, sleep, energy, and cognitive performance. Regular practice may support greater autonomic regulation, physiological resilience, and recovery from chronic stress and trauma.
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health · 2025 · Elbers & McCraty
Research on Meridians
In Vivo Visualization of the Pericardium Meridian with Fluorescent Dyes
Fluorescent dye injected at Pericardium acupuncture points followed linear pathways that closely matched the traditional meridian route. The pathways were distinct from blood vessels and lymphatics and appeared associated with intermuscular fascia.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2021 · Li et al.
Research on Energy Psychology
Four Meta-Analyses of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Four published meta-analyses reported significant improvements in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and broader psychological distress following EFT or acupoint-based interventions. Results ranged from moderate to large effects, although one analysis cautioned that the specific contribution of acupoint stimulation could not be separated from other therapeutic components.
Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease · Explore · Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry · 2015–2017
Energy psychology: Efficacy, speed, mechanisms
This review identified more than 100 peer-reviewed outcome studies, including 51 randomized controlled trials, examining acupoint-based energy psychology. The author concluded that a growing evidence base supports beneficial outcomes for anxiety, depression and PTSD, while acknowledging that the field and its proposed mechanisms remain controversial.
Explore · 2019 · Feinstein
Unveiling the Science Behind Energy Psychology: How Tapping Works
David Gruder, PhD, DCEP · February 17, 2025