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.