Our goal is to advance academic and comprehensive research in topics on medicine and various approaches to human health that respect and adapt to the ways of nature, based on the idea of self-healing disposition innate to human beings.

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Research Activities

2023 Annual Conference of the Society for Integrative Medicine Japan

December 27, 2023 / Research Activities / Information

2023 Annual conference of the Society for Integrative Medicine Japan was held in Shizuoka on December 16 and 17. Seven poster presentations in relation to the Okada Health and Wellness Programs were presented. Dr. Hiroshi Katamura MOA Health Science Foundation Director of Research Department and Dr. Seiya Uchida MOA Health Science Foundation Senior Researcher has presented their research among others. The list of research titles are as follows:

1) "Remote Support Meeting (RSM) during the Covid pandemic" Hiroshi Katamura et al.

2)"Development of an Integrated Evaluation System for Mental and Physical Stress States and

Lifestyles." Seiya Uchida et al.

3) "Healing in Clinic Outpatient Waiting Rooms Using a Simple Semi-Immersive VR System."

Masahiko Shiba et al.

4)"Collaborative Initiatives with the Local Community through the Utilization of 'Consultation

Sheets' in an Integrated Healthcare Facility." Sawako Arima et al.

5) "A Case of Type 2 Diabetes Showing Significant Improvement in Blood Sugar Control

Parameters through Okada-Style Dietary Approach (Natural Therapy) with Carbohydrate

Restriction." Masuyo Toyoda et al.

6) "Effect of Yoga Utilizing Shoulder Muscle Hardness Measurement." Ai Katase et al.

7) "A Case Study of the Beneficial Effects of Okada Purifying Therapy (Energy Healing) in

Holistic Care." Kensuke Tomishima et al.

Publication of The Handbook of Applied Psychology

May 30, 2023 / Information / Research Activities

The Handbook of Applied Psychology (in Japanese) has been published by Fukumura Publishing Co. This handbook is a reference full of tips for applied psychology research, taking hot topics from 16 areas and disciplines and providing the historical background of related research, the latest trends, and future issues and prospects.

Tomoaki Kimura, a senior researcher at MOA Health Science Center, was one of the editorial board members and was in charge of editing and reviewing "Chapter 9, Health. Seiya Uchida, Senior Research Fellow, wrote "Shoulder Stiffness and Relaxation," and Hideaki Tanaka, Research Fellow, wrote "Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Integrative Medicine.

Poster presentation on the association between dietary practice and stress resistance

December 16, 2021 / Research Activities

During July 10th~11th the 62nd Annual Conference for the Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine was held in Takamatsu City Kagawa Prefecture.

Dr. Uchida and Dr.Shiba (MOA Nagoya Clinic) presented a study on the association between sense of coherence and lifestyle factors.

Those with high stress resistance was associated with the likelihood of frequent practice of Okada's diet program and art program.

Research publication "A qualitative study on the coping responses of cancer patients who practice the Okada health and wellness program"

May 28, 2021 / Announcement / Research Activities

A research report entitled "A qualitative study on the coping responses of cancer patients who practice the Okada health and wellness program" authored by Dr. Tanaka et al, has been published in the Journal of the Japanese Society for Integrative Medicine.

A total of 10 one-on-one interviews were conducted with eight cancer patients. The study indicated that the evaluation of anxiety and fear towards the disease in the initial phase were replaced by a sense of satisfaction as the meaning of the disease changed through the continuation of various coping efforts, namely the Okada health and wellness program.

Sense of coherence was maintained in most of the cancer patients who participated in this study.

For more information, please contact the Foundation. The report is in Japanese with English abstract.

Latest update on the publication of the study on the effects of Okada Health and Wellness Program towards cancer patients' QOL and Spirituality

January 7, 2021 / Research Activities

A paper entitled 'Quality of life and spiritual attitudes in patients with cancer using integrative medicine clinics' conducted by Dr. Kimura et al, has been published in the Journal of the Japanese Society for Integrative Medicine.

The study was based on self reported survey conducted towards 64 cancer patients at integrative medicine facilities across Japan, including Tokyo Ryoin.

The study revealed a significant positive relationship between the frequency of Okada health and wellness programs with QOL and spiritual attitudes of cancer patients.

Please contact the Foundation if you would like a copy of the report (in Japanese language).

Latest research on the effects of arranging a single flower

October 8, 2020 / Research Activities

A study conducted by Dr. Uchida et al was published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine (Japanese journal). The title of the article is "Effects of flower arranging and appreciation on autonomic nervous system function, muscle hardness of the shoulder, and psychological healing", and the purpose of the study was to clarify the effects of flower arranging and appreciation. It was found to activate the parasympathetic nerve function, reduce muscle hardness in the shoulders, resulting in the healing in both psychological and physiological aspects.

If you wish to obtain the Japanese article please contact our foundation.

Latest update on the publication of the study on OPT

October 8, 2020 / Research Activities

A study conducted by Dr. Kiyoshi Suzuki, was published in the Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine.

　The study is entitled "International Cross-Sectional Study on the Effectiveness of Okada Purifying Therapy, a Biofield Therapy, for the Relief of Various Symptoms"

The aim of the study was to make a comparison on the efficacy and safety of Okada Purifying Therapy. Overall symptoms improved by 77.5%, body pain improved by 75.6%, anxiety-depressive symptoms improved by 78.4%, and dizziness motivation improved by 73.8%. Participants in Chile/Peru had a higher rate of improvement than participants in Japan, the United States, and Thailand (p <0.001).

　The paper can be accessed at the following:

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/acm.2019.0264

New short video on the relaxation effects by a Flower

May 13, 2020 / Announcement / Information / Research Activities

We uploaded a new short video on a simple experiment of how a flower can relieve stress

click on the link below to check it out.

https://youtu.be/tzd3hw0C99g

If you are interested in learning more about Arts and Culture programs provided by MOA please

visit the following site.

https://moainternational.or.jp/english/therapy/therapy_2

http://moawellness.org/wellness-program/art-therapy.html

New short video on the effects of self practice of OPT

May 12, 2020 / Announcement / Information / Research Activities

We uploaded a short video on the effects of self-practice of Okada Purifying Therapy (OPT) on Youtube.

Please click on the link and check it out.

https://youtu.be/ABDLdQwItEQ

If you are interested in learning more about OPT, please visit the following site.

https://moainternational.or.jp/english/therapy/therapy_3

http://moawellness.org/wellness-program/purifying-therapy-pt.html

Collaborative Work and Joint Research

June 21, 2017 / Research Activities

MOA Health Science Foundation works with many external institutions and groups, some of which engage in joint research based on collaboration agreements.

One of the early joint research was conducted in 1993 with the Portuguese Institute of Rheumatology, investigating the effectiveness of the Okada Health and Wellness Program. More recently, in 2008, we pursued a joint research project with the Research Institute of Health Sciences of the Democratic Republic of Congo on the effectiveness of Okada Health and Wellness Program, with successful outcomes.

In 2010, MOA Health Science Foundation and Damnoen Saduak Hospital, which is Thailand's leading hospital operating under the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, signed an agreement to jointly pursue research in the field of alternative and complementary therapies, including the Okada Health and Wellness Program. Other collaborators in this project included MOA International and MOA Thailand.

In Japan, the Foundation works with affiliate medical associations (Zuisenkai, Gyokusenkai, Aiwakai, and Korinkai), MOA International, and the Institute for Agriculture, Medicine, and the Environment, as well as other medical and academic research institutes throughout the country to drive studies on methods and practices of healthcare that activates the naturally-occurring healing mechanism, including the MOA Health and Wellness Program.