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The UVA Swim-RE Study, 2003-2004
RE was tested on over half of the UVA varsity swim team, a population that traditionally suffers from frequent and occasionally debilitating respiratory infections due to exhaustive training and psychological stress. The swimmers were trained in RE over a 3-week period, then, in 2004, during a 7-week high-stress competition and training period, the swimmers filed weekly email reports on cold and flu symptoms, performance issues, and RE practice. The hypothesis was that RE could significantly reduce the number and intensity of respiratory infections, caused by immunosuppression due to physical and psychological stress.
Results
- Swimmers who practiced RE at least one time a week reported 70% less colds and flu symptoms than did swimmers who practiced RE less frequently.
- Swimmers frequently reported that RE reduced stress and had a significant calming effect.
RE-UVA Cancer Center Feasibility Study, 2008
Dr. Tyvin Rich of UVA’s Cancer Center conducted a small study to test the feasibility of patients learning RE from the DVD product while simultaneously receiving radiation therapy for a variety of abdominal cancers. The study was a success and sparked Dr. Rich to plan further research on the effects of RE practice on the circadian rhythms of cancer patients receiving radiation treatment. The collaboration between Dr. Rich and Alton has led to a novel theory about the relationship between acupuncture meridians and the mechanisms involved in human circadian biology. Plans to test this theory are ongoing. To view a clip on an update of this research, click here.
RE-Empirical Technologies Pulse Monitor Study, 2010
Recent measurements with the Caretaker, a palm-sized cardiovascular monitor designed by Empirical Technologies, Inc, suggest that experienced RE practitioners are able to control the baroreceptors of the thoracic aorta in a unique fashion. The upshot is that RE practice may help keep the thoracic aorta elastic, an important aspect of maintaining central blood pressure and lasting cardiovascular health. The study is ongoing.