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GlossaryReiki

form of alternative therapy involving energy healing through touch

Reiki is a form of alternative therapy often referred to as energy healing. It involves a practitioner placing their hands lightly on or just above a person to facilitate the flow of energy, aiming to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. While scientific evidence supporting its efficacy is limited, many people report feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after a session.

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Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form

research Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form

23 citations , March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses”

Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.

research Ruxolitinib Protects Skin Stem Cells And Maintains Skin Homeostasis In Murine Graft-Versus-Host Disease

33 citations , January 2018 in “Blood”

Ruxolitinib helps protect skin stem cells and keeps skin healthy in mice with skin GVHD.

research Enhancement of Hair Growth Through Stimulation of Dermal Papilla Cells in Human Follicular Dermal

August 2019 in “viXra”

Biofield Energy Healing significantly increased hair growth by making hair root cells grow more.

research Enhancement of Hair Growth Through Stimulation of Dermal Papilla Cells in Human Follicular Dermal

January 2018 in “Open access journal of pharmaceutical research”

Biofield Energy Healing may increase hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation.

research The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Dermatology Outpatients in Eastern Turkey

16 citations , July 2013 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology”

Almost half of the dermatology patients in Eastern Turkey use alternative medicine, which can be risky and delay proper treatment.

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community What's an anecdotal treatment you nevertheless swear by?

in Product 10 upvotes 9 months ago

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 1 year ago

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community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

in Satire 362 upvotes 2 years ago

Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

community The guys at /bald are allergic to hair regrowth

in Satire 102 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Some embrace baldness, while others promote treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions differ on accepting baldness versus pursuing hair regrowth.

community Regrew my hair - 12 month update.

in Progress Pictures 3896 upvotes 2 months ago

A user successfully regrew hair over 12 months using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, and supplements, with no side effects. They credit their success to consistency and a comprehensive routine.

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