Konstantine Bisbikos¹* and George Grant²

¹PhD Candidate, Founder of www.bikoemotionalwellnesscentre.com, Toronto, ON, Canada
²Professor, Ph.D., IMD, DHS, C. Chem, RM., M.Sc., M.Ed. Founder of www.academyofwellness.com, Toronto, ON, Canada

*Corresponding Author: Konstantine Bisbikos, PhD Candidate, Founder of www.bikoemotionalwellnesscentre.com Toronto, ON, Canada.

Received: February 21, 2024; Published: March 28, 2024

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Biko Method in improving overall wellness, emotional well-being, and physical health. Participants underwent various assessments, including the Wellness IQ Quiz, AO Scan, and blood tests, at different intervals over a 6-month period. Results revealed a consistent improvement in Wellness IQ Quiz scores, indicating enhanced self-reported wellness among participants. AO Scan results showed gradual enhancements in emotional and physical health parameters post-Biko Method intervention. Additionally, blood test analyses demonstrated trends towards normalization of lymphocytes, eosinophils, neutrophils, white blood cells, red blood cells, and inflammatory and hormonal markers, indicating improvements in physical health. Furthermore, participants reported resolution of various emotional issues such as communication conflicts and self-confidence problems post-intervention, highlighting the method's positive impact on emotional well-being. Overall, these findings suggest that the Biko Method may be an effective approach for promoting holistic wellness and addressing emotional and physical health concerns.

 Keywords: Healthcare; Wellness

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Citation

Citation: Konstantine Bisbikos and George Grant. “Innovative Approaches in Integrative Health: The Biko Method's Impact on Balancing Physical and Emotional Homeostasis in 13 Subjects Over 6 Months”. Acta Scientific Neurology 7.4 (2024): 51-59.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2024 Konstantine Bisbikos and George Grant. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.