Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Suvendra Kumar Ray
Tezpur University, Assam
India
Gold Open Access · Peer Reviewed · CC-BY 4.0
Journal of Holistic Health and Well-Being
Advancing interdisciplinary science at the intersection of mind, body, and spirit. A peer-reviewed publication of the Baba Kinaram Research Foundation.
Current issue: Volume 1, No. 1 (2026)
Journal at a glance
Transparent, rigorous, and open by design
- 3
- Articles published
- 1
- Countries represented
- 6
- Registered reviewers
- 60 days
- Time to first decision
median, to date
Latest research
Featured articles
Selected recent publications spanning the full scope of JHHWB — from mind-body medicine to public-health interventions.
Research Article
Community-Based Holistic Wellness Programs and Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction in Urban Nigeria: A Cohort Study
James Okafor — University of Lagos, Department of Community Health and Primary Care
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a six-month community-based holistic wellness program (CBHWP) on cardiometabolic risk markers in an urban Nigerian population. Methods: 120 participants (aged 35-65) enrolled in CBHWP
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Research Article
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Salivary Alpha-Amylase: A Longitudinal Study
Priya Sharma — AIIMS, New Delhi
A 12-week MBSR program in adults with chronic stress was associated with reduced salivary alpha-amylase and improved perceived-stress scores.
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Research Article
Polyphenolic Extract Modulates Gut-Brain Axis in a Murine Anxiety Model
Fatima Al-Rashidi — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
This retracted article previously reported anxiolytic effects of a proprietary polyphenolic extract via vagal afferent signalling in a BALB/c murine model.
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Curated by scholars from institutions worldwide
Our editorial board spans leading research universities, national laboratories, and clinical centres.
- Tezpur University, Assam · India
- Pandu College, Assam · India
- Baba Kinaram Research Foundation, Uttar Pradesh · India
- IIT Guwahati · India
- Tezpur University / CU · India
- Assam Down Town University · India
- UDSC, Delhi · India
- Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) · India
- IISER Pune · India
- Tezpur University · India
- NIELIT · India
- IISc Bangalore / DESY · India
Calls for papers
Open special issues & themed collections
Submit to a themed collection guided by expert Guest Editors. All special issues undergo the same rigorous peer review as regular submissions.
Inaugural Volume
Submissions open for Volume 1
JHHWB is accepting original research, reviews, case reports, and commentaries for its inaugural volume. Early submitters receive a 50% discount on the Article Processing Charge; waivers are available for authors from low- and middle-income countries.
Our mission
Science in service of whole-person well-being
JHHWB advances the science of holistic health through high-quality, open-access research that serves practitioners, researchers, and the public.
- Advance the science of holistic health and well-being.
- Promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Disseminate high-quality research findings to a diverse audience.
- Inform and educate healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public.
- Foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
- Contribute to the development of more effective and holistic approaches to healthcare.
People
An editorial board you can trust
Led by internationally recognised experts in holistic health, integrative medicine, and well-being science.
Managing Editor
Dr. Anjan Barman
Pandu College, Assam
India
Managing Editor
Dr. Rocktotpal Konwarh
Baba Kinaram Research Foundation, Uttar Pradesh
India
Editorial Board Member
Prof. Lingaraj Sahoo
IIT Guwahati
India
Editorial Board Member
Prof. Ramesh Chandra Deka
Tezpur University / CU
India
Editorial Board Member
Prof. N. C. Talukdar
Assam Down Town University
India
Editorial Board Member
Prof. Jagreet Kaur
UDSC, Delhi
India
Editorial Board Member
Prof. Chittur V. Srikanth
Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB)
India
Scope
Nine interconnected research domains
From the mind-body connection to technology and public health — JHHWB covers the full breadth of holistic health science.
Mind-Body Connection, Consciousness and Medicine
Mind, body, and consciousness; philosophical inquiries into consciousness, cognitive neuroscience of its neural correlates, phenomenological and existential analyses, cultural/anthropological studies of embodied practice, medical considerations, and artistic expressions. Mindfulness and meditation, yoga, psychoneuroimmunology, integrative oncology, psychotherapy and counselling.
Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Ayurveda; Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine; Homeopathy; Naturopathy; Aromatherapy; Herbal medicine.
Nutrition and Holistic Health
Mind-gut connection; chronic disease prevention; personalised and plant-based nutrition; nutrition education; phytochemicals; diet in aging; nutrition and mental health in children/adolescents/women; immune system; sustainable food systems and ethics.
Spirituality and Well-Being
Philosophical, theological, and religious perspectives on spirituality; comparative studies; phenomenological explorations vis-à-vis well-being; consciousness and spirituality; religion and health; meaning and purpose; transpersonal psychology.
Lifestyle, Social and Environmental Implications
Exercise science, sleep hygiene, stress management, functional medicine, ecopsychology, exposure to environmental toxins and sustainable living.
Technology and Holistic Health
AI-powered personalised wellness, telemedicine, wearables; integration of technology with mind-body-spirit practices (mindfulness apps, VR for stress reduction, AI-assisted mental health); personalised nutrition and fitness; AI-assisted diagnosis and drug discovery; bioinformatics and computational biology; medical imaging and computer vision; bioprinting; ethical considerations in digital health.
Public Health and Community Wellness
Health disparities, social determinants of health, health-promotion programmes, community-based interventions.
Attitude, Approach and Holistic Health
Mindsets, optimism, self-efficacy; health literacy, risk perception, motivation; social and cultural factors; mindfulness, compassion, prosocial behaviour.
Ambience and Holistic Health
Architectural design, nature exposure, soundscapes, colour; healing environments in healthcare; home and work environments; interplay with individual differences.
Updates
Latest news & announcements
Call for Papers
Call for Papers — Inaugural Issue (Vol. 1, No. 1, 2026)
JHHWB invites original research, reviews, and perspectives on holistic health and well-being for our inaugural issue.
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Join Our Reviewer Panel — Volunteer Reviewers Sought
JHHWB is building its expert reviewer database. Researchers with expertise in holistic health are invited to register.
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Retraction Notice: JHHWB 2025, 1(1): 099
Formal retraction notice for a previously published article following an investigation into data reproducibility.
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Join a growing community of researchers advancing holistic health science. Submit your work or register as a peer reviewer.