Survey of spiritual healing research

Abstract: There is much scepticism regarding the efficacy of spiritual healing beyond a placebo effect. The Confederation of Healing Organisations of the UK is seeking to have healing accepted as a part of the National Health Service.A survey of English language literature produced 131 controlled trials of spiritual healing, of which 56 showed statistically significant results at a probability level of<.01 or better, and another 10 at p<.02-.O5.These include studies of healing effects on enzymes, cells, yeasts, bacteria, plants, animals and man. A sampling of these studies is reviewed, and tables summarising the entire series are presented.

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