Scientific
Research on Maharishi's Vedic Vibration Technology
By Sanford I. Nidich et al.
Published in: [Frontiers
in Bioscience 6, h1-6, April 1, 2001]
Abstract: There is a growing interest
for more effective, innovative programs to address the chronic
illness suffered by approximately 40 percent of the U.S.
population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the
effects of a new Maharishi Vedic Medicine program-the Maharishi
Vedic Vibration Technology-on the quality of life of individuals
with chronic disorders. A total of 213 individuals took part in
the study (mean age=48.55 years; average length of time of
chronic illness=18.42 years). Results showed that over three
sessions, the average self-reported improvement in chronic
illness was 40.97 percent. Conditions related to neck pain
improved the most (51.25%), followed by respiratory ailments
(48.00%), digestive problems (46.90%), mental health, including
anxiety and depression (46.34%), arthritis (41.57%), insomnia
(37.38%), back pain (36.32%), headaches (35.83%), cardiovascular
conditions (22.31%), and eye problems (21.19%). Findings also
showed significant reductions in frequency of discomfort or pain
(p<.000001), intensity of discomfort (p<.000001),
and disabling effects of the discomfort in daily activity (p<.000001),
in addition to overall improvement in mental health (p<.000001)
and vitality (p<.000125). Possible mechanisms of
action are presented.
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By Tony A. Nader et al.
Published in: [Frontiers
in Bioscience 6, h7-17, April 1, 2001]
Abstract: To
explore ancient Vedic medical techniques, one hundred and
seventy-six subjects with arthritis participated in a controlled
study through the non-pharmacologic approach known as the
Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology (MVVT). Using a
double-blinded and randomized experimental design, the findings
showed significant reductions of pain and stiffness, and
improvement in range of motion in the study sample. One hundred
percent relief of symptoms was the most commonly reported
category of improvement due to treatment. For the group as a
whole, differences in mean response of treatment and control
conditions with respect to relief of pain, limitation of motion,
and reduction in stiffness were highly significant: t
values ranged from a low of 5.609 in stiffness to a high of
20.950 in pain, p = 0.000009 to <10-49
respectively. Analysis by sub-categories of peripheral
arthritis, painful conditions of the spine, and rheumatoid
arthritis likewise produced significant results. Mechanisms of
action were proposed, drawing on Maharishi Vedic Science,
developments in quantum field theory, and specifically the
theories of chaos and self-organizing systems as they relate to
physiological functioning. The instantaneous relief of pain and
improvement in function in such a high proportion of subjects
with chronic arthritis is unparalleled in modern medical
science.
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By
Steele Belok, M.D.
Chronic
disease affects 45 percent of working age adults according to a study by Catherine
Hoffman published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1996.
While the modern biomedical approach has been somewhat effective in managing acute
illness, the management of chronic disease has not been as successful.
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by Dr. David Scharf
This research article shows,
amongst others, the detailed results obtained by the Maharishi
Vedic Vibration Technology for the different categories of
disorders. Also, the long-term stability of results is analyzed.
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