That was explained by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), of which Dr. Chopra is currently a part.

The beliefs behind Quantum Healing come back to the quantum realm: the idea that miniscule particles appear and disappear from reality at complete random, randomly colliding to create energy, and serve as the building blocks of the Universe itself. Whilst conventional physics can be calculated accurately with mathematical models, quantum mechanics function on probabilities, with the most likely outcome usually being the one that happens.

In a way though, despite the most likely outcome generally playing out, the possibility is always open for a less likely option to occur, just as it is with all gambits. Theoretically, given enough time, the less likely thing will happen, regardless of how many times the most likely comes about. Hypothetically speaking, given an infinite amount of time, an infinite number of strings of random events can cause anything to happen, the most farfetched being a Boltzmann Brain, a bodyless consciousness existing in a vacuum long after the heat death of the Universe.

All of this, according to the IIN, can be replicated in personal health and well-being. “Quantum healing is based on the principles of quantum physics, which suggests that everything in the Universe is made up of energy and that how you consciously interact with that energy plays a key role in shaping your reality.”

“Where traditional healing modalities reach the limits of reason and results, quantum healing opens the door to new possibilities,” according to IIN. They claim that quantum healing, through the practice of meditation and other holistic tools, consists of shifting your own energy “by way of mindful intention.”

According to SleepPhones, an earphones seller, “our consciousness does not just control the function of our brain and nervous system,” but can also “influence the flow of information between cells and organs.” They warn that quantum healing isn’t a quick fix and doesn’t replace mainstream science but is instead a way to “discover what makes us sick and then take steps to prevent it from happening again.”

“Illness may be an important spiritual lesson that teaches us something about ourselves and our place in the world,” they say. “When we view health and disease in this way, it becomes possible for us to take measures such as meditation, yoga, and other forms of holistic healing which can help restore balance and harmony.”

Scientists have found that different states of mind can influence the body, such as how being in fear can produce adrenaline, making you feel less pain. In the same way, these functions can be harnessed – in biofeedback, doctors use machines to measure different biological responses which indicate stress, such as heart rate, and encourage you to control it by managing breathing, relaxing muscles, and thinking positively. This can help deal with a range of conditions including asthma, headaches, and tinnitus.

So how does quantum healing differentiate itself from simply thinking positive thoughts? SleepPhones explains that “quantum healing is more about working at an intense level to make sure that our thoughts and beliefs are in alignment with wellness and good health – it’s not just about having a positive mental outlook.”

Now, there are various ways in which to practice quantum healing. One of these is the hypnosis technique, created in the 1968 by author and hypnotist Dolores Cannon. “QHHT© achieves the deepest level of hypnosis possible, the Somnambulistic level of trance,” according to the official QHHT© (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) website. “By creating a safe and effective method that bypasses the chatter of the conscious mind and focuses on obtaining unlimited information in the somnambulistic state, Dolores Cannon discovered that time travel is possible at any time or place to relive anyone’s past lives.” Cannon also claims that this technique allows for access to our unconscious minds, what she calls The Subconscious, or The SC, which is “that greater part of ourselves that is always connected to The Source, or God, and has unlimited knowledge and an unlimited ability to heal the physical body.”

Dolores Cannon passed away in 2014, seemingly not having used the aforementioned unlimited ability to heal the physical body on herself, but you can still learn the basics of what she made up for just $997.

According to Janel Coburn, a Portugal-based QHHT© practitioner, “a QHHT session lasts a minimum of 4 hours but very often my clients experience sessions that last 6-8 hours.” The first 2-3 hours comprise of talking “about who you are; your life experiences, what brings you to the session, what questions you have or what healing you are looking for.” Janel spends that time understanding her client as extensively as possible. Next, the induction process begins. The hypnosis lasts 2 hours at most. “The first hour of hypnosis consists of a past life or current life regression, and the second hour is where we contact your subconscious or higher self, whichever term you prefer.” A recording is taken of the session and given to you to rewatch afterwards.

Despite the good faith shared between clients and practitioners, there are those who discredit quantum healing and contest its effectiveness. “Criticisms have been levelled against quantum healing practitioners, accusing them of making false claims,” according to SleepPhones. These false claims may be damaging to vulnerable clients who choose to believe them instead of pursuing more effective treatments. In response to this, SleepPhones assures that “quantum healing technologies are an excellent complement to medical care as long as you are receiving treatment from a certified doctor for a severe condition.”

The main criticism comes from quantum healing’s misinterpretation of modern physics, which argues that macroscopic objects such as human cells are too large to exhibit quantum properties.

According to Encyclopedia.com, “Deepak Chopra has been criticised for promoting and profiting from medical treatments not yet tested by scientific studies, nor consistent with established scientific concepts. Chopra’s integrity has been questioned because of his apparent attempt to legitimise and further promote his methods by implying that they are based on quantum physics.”

Regardless of the accuracy of Chopra’s explanations, though, mainstream scientific research has shown that some mind-body interactions, the category quantum healing supposedly falls under, does have some demonstrable effects, such as with the placebo effect. “The effectiveness of Chopra’s methods, therefore,” Encyclopedia.com argues, “should not be confused with the veracity of his theoretical explanation for them. At the same time, in mind-body medicine the effectiveness of a treatment method can depend on a subject’s confidence in the treatment, which in turn can be influenced by the acceptance of the theoretical explanation provided for the treatment, regardless of its scientific validity.”

So, the quantum healing hypnosis technique might just be 3 hours of psychoanalysis followed by 2 hours of hypnotherapy. Does it matter? As long as you’re under the care of a qualified professional and paying a reasonable price for it, the difference may just be all in your head.

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