Phenomena Podcast: The Science & Stories of Energy Healing

Phenomena Healing: Perspectives - Energy Healing for Cancer Care? Oncologist Shares His Powerful Experience and Insights

Phenomena Podcast: The Science & Stories of Energy Healing

Show Notes

What role could energy healing play in cancer care? Oncologist Dr. Santosh Rao shares his firsthand experiences with energy healing and what they’ve taught him about its potential role in cancer care. From surprising patient experiences to the science still waiting to be uncovered, Dr. Rao explores what it could take to bring biofield therapies further into mainstream medicine.

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