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Effects of Therapeutic Touch on Healing of the Skin in Rats.
Author: BlancoBruno Anjos, Carvalho RosaDavid Patrick, PassagliaPatrícia, StabileAngelita Maria, Thomaz de SouzaAndré Luiz
Original Abstract of the Article :
CONTEXT: Therapeutic touch is a complementary treatment directed toward the balance of the energy field surrounding living beings. OBJECTIVE: This study's aim was to investigate the effect of therapeutic touch on wound area contraction and fibroblast proliferation in rat skin. DESIGN: This study w...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2017.06.006
データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)
Therapeutic Touch: Healing with a Gentle Hand
This research delves into the realm of [therapeutic touch], a complementary therapy that focuses on the manipulation of energy fields around the body. The authors investigate the potential effects of therapeutic touch on [wound healing] in rats. They conducted a study to compare the effects of therapeutic touch on [wound area contraction] and [fibroblast proliferation] with a control group.
Therapeutic Touch: A Catalyst for Healing?
The findings suggest that therapeutic touch may accelerate wound repair in rats. They observed a significant increase in [fibroblast counts] in the treated group, leading to a subsequent reduction in [wound area] on [day 7] of the study. This suggests that therapeutic touch may stimulate cellular activity involved in wound healing.
Discovering the Oasis of Healing
This research provides intriguing insights into the potential of therapeutic touch in promoting healing. While further studies are needed to confirm these findings in humans and understand the mechanisms involved, it's like discovering a hidden oasis in the vast and complex desert of healing processes. It suggests that there may be potential benefits beyond conventional treatments.
Dr.Camel's Conclusion
The study suggests that therapeutic touch may accelerate wound repair in rats, potentially through increased fibroblast activity. While these findings require further investigation in humans, they offer a promising glimpse into the potential of this complementary therapy in promoting healing.
Date :
- Date Completed 2018-08-31
- Date Revised 2018-08-31
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