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Clear Horizons Early College High School

Research Annotated Bibliography

The Science Behind Holistic Wellness

Anaya Harry

ISM

Andrea Zehentner

November 19, 2021

Anaya Harry

Andrea Zehentner

ISM

19 November 2021

Research Annotated Bibliography: The Science Behind Holistic Wellness

The purpose of this research paper is to identify the scientific reasoning behind the

services that Ms. Janine offers. Out of her services, sugaring, reiki, frequency, and sound healing

will be discussed. Along with each source and its corresponding information, an evaluation and

reflection will be provided.

Body sugaring can be tracked all the way back to Ancient Egyptian times[ CITATION Bas20

\l 1033 ][ CITATION Reb19 \l 1033 ]. Hair removal was done using a natural mixture of sugar,

lemon, and water; what we now know as sugaring. Contrary to American traditions of waxing,

sugaring is more gentle and less abrasive to the skin [ CITATION Moe17 \l 1033 ]. The reason why

this natural ancient method is more gentle than European traditions of waxing, is that instead of

the paste attaching to the skin and hair, it only surrounds the root of the hair follicles. So, when it

is pulled out, it only pulls out the hair and not the skin. Sugaring is also an amazing and

alternative method to waxing because its biodegradable, prevents bacteria growth,

hypoallergenic, and edible [ CITATION Nei19 \l 1033 ].

The sources that were used to explain the process of sugaring were all extremely useful,

since a lot of their claims were supported by professionals in skin health and beauty. A lot of the

information about the effects and efficiency of sugaring were objective. However, the origin and
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reasons that sugaring may have been used in ancient times, seemed to be a little inconsistent

from other sources. Nevertheless, the sources have clear and educational information on the

background of sugaring.

Despite the process of sugaring being very new to me, I learned how ancient this practice

is. However, understanding sugaring and its efficiency makes more sense as to why majority of

Ms. Janine’s clients go to her for a sugaring appointment. However, not only have these

resources showed me the business side of sugaring, but I also learned about how much more

natural and holistically healing sugaring can be. Because it is used with natural ingredients,

clients will experience less negative side effects that they would experience if they continued

waxing. So, when Ms. Janine has clients for sugaring, they are opening themselves up to being

enlightened about the benefits of natural products. This source has added onto my product

because it proves that holistic methods have better results than non-holistic methods.

The next service that Ms. Janine offers, is called reiki. Ms. Janine uses reiki to help her

clients relieve stress and align their energy meridians. reiki is a Japanese originating art, also

known as biofield therapy, that “uses hands on healing to restore the full energetic function of

the body’s systems” [CITATION NA21 \l 1033 ]. Additionally, this is done through the autonomic

nervous system, and creates optimal physical and emotional wellness allowing for the body to

self-heal on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. This practice, that is over 1,000 years old,

has been used to help with arthritis, postpartum depression, anxiety, headaches, and more.

So, despite there being little research that strongly support reiki and its efficiency, there

are people who have experienced benefits. Nevertheless, the source used to provide the

background information of reiki healing was very useful since it was founded after the creator,

Dr. Mikao Usui. Additionally, the source does have evidence of scientific research, however the
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labs showed no evidence strongly supporting the beneficial claims of this energy healing

practice. Nevertheless, this website was helpful in providing the history, uses, and potential

benefits of reiki.

This source, and the information provided, fit into my product and research very well.

Since my final presentation will be all holistic health, reiki helps me have a better understanding

of spiritual healing. It was very enlightening to learn that the creator of reiki went through a

spiritual awakening to create this 1,000-year-old practice. This showed me that the mind and the

spirit connect to the wellbeing of a person. So, despite there being few scientific evidence

showing that reiki is reliable, if your mind is confident in the practice of reiki working then there

is a high possibility that it will work.

The last service that will be discussed is sound frequency and sound healing. As Albert

Einstein said himself, “Everything in life is vibration.” Just like how we were taught in chemistry

class, each object—whether it be solid, liquid, or gas—has atoms that move at fast or slow rates,

in the end atoms are always moving and creating types of energy. One way to measure the

movement of atoms and their energy is called frequency. Frequency is the rate of vibrations per

second[ CITATION Ses21 \l 1033 ].

In this high-technology society, we encounter frequencies very often. Commonly, it is

from the 5G waves we receive on our phones, TV, laptops, tablets, and more. However, such

interactions with 5G frequencies are considered hazardous to our health [ CITATION Lil21 \l 1033 ].

Although it would be quite impossible to completely eradicate all forms of hazardous

frequencies in our life, one way to address this problem is through sound healing.
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Everything in life, whether it be a rock or a bird, has a certain basic frequency that

determines their health. For humans, our optimal frequency of 62-70 MHz, and when it drops

below 58Hz we are more prone to diseases[ CITATION Lil21 \l 1033 ]. Even our cells exchange

information and regulate body functions by sending and receiving specific frequencies, therefore

preceding, and regulating all biochemical actions.

Since sound is more efficient as a frequency carrier than light when it comes to

influencing cells, our bodies can more efficiently react to sound waves. This is also very helpful

since we are made up of 75% water [ CITATION Lil21 \l 1033 ]. Additionally, there are Researchers

such as Lee Lorenzen, Professor Saykally and other geneticists who studied the functionality of

DNA (DNA also contains water). They found that the health and optimal performance of DNA is

determined by the amount of energized water molecules within the DNA matrix. Since energized

water is water charged with a specific frequency, these charged molecules form a structure.

Which, in turn, allows them to form clusters that make it easier for DNA signaling to occur more

accurately and efficiently.

This source was extremely useful since it also provided evidence with scientific research

showing clear results. Although, this source gave a lot of backed-up evidence, the author did

include moments of bias to promote their business. However, despite the opinions that were

injected within the article, the author still made sure to provide claims that were backed up by

credible sources like scientists.

This source, out of the rest of them, was the most helpful. The resources used for sound

healing had a lot of sound evidence on the efficiency of frequencies and vibrations on our bodies.

Additionally, the information I received from these sources helped me connect the dots with

sound healing, sugaring, and reiki.

A potential scenario to see the connection between all of Ms. Janine’s services would be

this: a client would have a sugaring appointment, and once they are done they receive a reiki

session. When a reiki Practitioner does reiki on a client, they can use sound bowls to activate or

balance certain energy meridians. So, with the combination of sound with directed energy

facilitated through reiki, the client would have a holistic experience—addressing their mind,

body, and spirit. This scenario created with the information that I have collected, has provided

me with an idea of how I would like to structure my final product, thus adding on to my final

presentation.

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