Pilot study investigates changes in biophoton emission from rock crystal exposure, suggesting potential therapeutic effects.
This pilot study investigated whether short-term exposure to natural, untreated rock crystal is associated with measurable changes in human biophoton emission, as recorded using non-invasive Bio-Well technology. Two pilot experiments were conducted. In the first experiment, 120 participants were assessed before and after holding a rock crystal for 10 minutes. In the second experiment, 28 participants were assessed across a baseline-placebo-rock crystal sequence to evaluate placebo-related effects and responses associated with rock crystal exposure. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and Spearman’s correlation analysis. Rock crystal exposure was associated with statistically significant changes in Bio-Well parameters, particularly total recorded energy and indicators related to the head, cerebral cortex, and cardiovascular system. The findings also suggested that responses may vary according to age, with a reduction in stress-related indicators observed in the older participant group. The placebo study showed that both glass and rock crystal produced similar changes, possibly owing to their similar chemical composition. Overall, this study provides preliminary quantitative data in an area where previous evidence has largely been empirical or qualitative. The findings suggest that responses to rock crystal exposure can be objectively recorded using non-invasive biophysical methods and support further investigation into crystal therapy and its potential mechanisms of action.
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