ABSTRACT

Presenting Author: Karin V. Cremasco, Ph.D., Th.D.
Institution: Holos University Graduate Seminary

USING BODY WISDOM TO EVALUATE AND ADDRESS

ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Objective
This study examined changes in levels of anxiety and depression as a result of a single 45-minute session, using a selection of specific energy balancing techniques called Body Harmonization^©.

Materials and Methods
A protocol was followed using muscle-testing (kinesiology). The study consisted of a 2-period, 2 intervention crossover design. In Period 1, STAI and SDS instruments were administered to 86 subjects who had previous experience with a specific energy balancing technique. The dependant measurements were completed before and after the interventions, as well as one-week post-session. During Period 1, Group 1 received Intervention A, a Body Harmonization energy balancing session. Group 2 received Intervention B, an Education Session. After a six to ten month period, 74 subjects returned and the dependent measurements were again completed. In Period 2, Group 1 received Intervention B, and Group 2 received Intervention A.

Results
Body Harmonization intervention yielded statistically significant differences in lowering state and trait anxiety, and depression. Body Harmonization scores were lower relative to Education Session scores for depression and remained stable for at least 8 months (p=.001. Probability of getting these results are due to chance is one in a thousand.)

Conclusion
This research suggests that Body Harmonization significantly decreases levels of anxiety and depression; improvement in depression being stable for at least 8 months, over receiving only an Education Session.

Keywords: body wisdom, Body Harmonization^©,BOS^™ (Biocomputer Operating System^™), BES^™ (Biocomputer Emotional Spiritual^™) technique, Inner Counselor^™,TBM^™ (Total Body Modification^™), STAI (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory), SDS (Self-rating Depression Scale)