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ThetaHealing is a [[Pseudomedicine|pseudomedical]] method of treatment and a registered trademark developed by US-citizen Vianna Stibal. It is a variant of [[DNA activation]], which is protected by trademark under a variety of names.
ThetaHealing is a [[Pseudomedicine|pseudomedical]] method of treatment and a registered trademark developed by US-citizen Vianna Stibal. It is a variant of [[DNA activation]], which is protected by trademark under a variety of names.
==Inventor Vianna Stibal==
==Inventor Vianna Stibal==
US-citizen Vianna Stibal, living in Idaho, alleges to have been diagnosed with bone cancer in one femur as well as with a malignant lymphoma in August 1995. She claims to have had a life expectancy of a few months. Due to the tumour, her leg allegedly shrank by 7 to 20 cms; the actual figure varies in different videos and texts in which Stibal describes the effects. However, she claims, creator spoke to her and by praying she sent healing powers into her leg which removed the tumour. Her leg allegedly regained its original length immediately.
[[image:utube-md-report-3-552x260.jpg|thumb|no cancer diagnosis<ref>[http://www.thetahealing-unmasked.com/pernicious.html Theta Healing Unmasked], called 26. Dez. 2010</ref>]]
[[image:ViannaS_real_photoshop_comparison.jpg|thumb|Real/Photoshop<ref name=statements />]]
US-citizen Vianna Stibal, living in Idaho, alleges to have been diagnosed with bone cancer in one femur as well as with a malignant lymphoma in August 1995. <ref>[http://www.thetahealing.com/about-vianna-stibal-founder.html ThetaHealing Website, short biography], called 26. Dez. 2010</ref> She claims to have had a life expectancy of a few months. Due to the tumour, her leg allegedly shrank by 7 to 20 cms; the actual figure varies in different videos and texts in which Stibal describes the effects. <ref>[http://www.thetahealing-unmasked.com/index.html Theta Healing Unmasked]</ref> However, she claims, creator spoke to her and by praying she sent healing powers into her leg which removed the tumour. Her leg allegedly regained its original length immediately.
As a matter of fact, Stibal was never diagnosed with cancer in the very first place, as is revealed by a screenshot of medical certificates presented by her in a video show.
As a matter of fact, Stibal was never diagnosed with cancer in the very first place, as is revealed by a screenshot of medical certificates presented by her in a video show.
In various videos, books, and other publications she presents a multitude of statements regarding the achievements of the Theta method. AIDS, cancer, fractures, parasite infestation, diabetes etc. can be healed according to Stibal, or have already been healed. She also claims to have healed her car.
In various videos, books, and other publications she presents a multitude of statements regarding the achievements of the Theta method. AIDS, cancer, fractures, parasite infestation, diabetes etc. can be healed according to Stibal, or have already been healed.<ref name=statements>[http://www.thetahealing-unmasked.com/preposterous.html Theta Healing Unmasked statements]</ref> She also claims to have healed her car. <ref>[http://www.thetahealing.com/about-vianna-stibal-founder.html ThetaHealing Website, Kurzbiographie] called 26. June 2011</ref>
In her book "Go up and Seek God" she claims the title of a "doctor of naturopathy". While this title is of doubtful nature in itself, and is not officially acknowledged in German speaking countries, Stibal never attended any institution assigning such a title, much less obtained a doctorate there.
In her book "Go up and Seek God" she claims the title of a "doctor of naturopathy". While this title is of doubtful nature in itself, and is not officially acknowledged in German speaking countries, <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathic Wikipedia article on "Naturopathic"], called 26. Dez. 2010</ref> Stibal never attended any institution assigning such a title, much less obtained a doctorate there.
Personal photos published on her website have been subject to an intense Photoshop finishing, as is revealed by a comparison of live shots to one of the pictures on her site.
Personal photos published on her website have been subject to an intense Photoshop finishing, as is revealed by a comparison of live shots to one of the pictures on her site.
By a short ritual akin to meditation and concentrating on thoughts and prayer, the electrical activity (expressed as EEG) of Theta and Gamma ranges is to be raised. In this condition, the intuition based on absolute love of god ("Creator Of All That Is") is said to be applied. “Mental disturbances” are to be eliminated by internal mental orders. As a consequence, the subconscious will obey that “order” immediately. This is allegedly effected by strongly formative characteristics of Theta and Gamma waves of the brain. Pains allegedly disappear spontaneously and behaviour patterns will be corrected.
By a short ritual akin to meditation and concentrating on thoughts and prayer, the electrical activity (expressed as EEG) of Theta and Gamma ranges is to be raised. In this condition, the intuition based on absolute love of god ("Creator Of All That Is") is said to be applied. “Mental disturbances” are to be eliminated by internal mental orders. As a consequence, the subconscious will obey that “order” immediately. This is allegedly effected by strongly formative characteristics of Theta and Gamma waves of the brain. Pains allegedly disappear spontaneously and behaviour patterns will be corrected.
The method allegedly is appropriate to cause changes on all four levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Faith and feeling in turn are said to effect another four levels: quintessence, genes, history, and soul. Stibal specifies so-called poisonous emotions (“toxic emotion”) which were allegedly proven scientifically and, according to Stibal, were causing diseases.
The method allegedly is appropriate to cause changes on all four levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Faith and feeling in turn are said to effect another four levels: quintessence, genes, history, and soul. Stibal specifies so-called poisonous emotions (“toxic emotion”) which were allegedly proven scientifically and, according to Stibal, were causing diseases. <ref>[http://www.thetahealing.com/about-thetahealing.html About ThetaHealing®] called 26. June 2011</ref>.
In this meditative condition, DNA activations are also to be accomplished which are said to bring about any result.
In this meditative condition, DNA activations are also to be accomplished which are said to bring about any result.
According to a BBC report, there are about 600 ThetaHealing operators in the United Kingdom. They demand between £30 for a telephone call and £400 for a course. A healer visited undercover claimed to have healed a child of cancer via telephone. In an interview, a former client expressed regret he spent £1,200 on a futile treatment, thus losing two years during which he could have been treated medically. When the BBC attempted to obtain a statement from Vianna Stibal, she refused to comment, while her husband attacked the camera operator.
According to a BBC report, there are about 600 ThetaHealing operators in the United Kingdom. They demand between £30 for a telephone call and £400 for a course. A healer visited undercover claimed to have healed a child of cancer via telephone. In an interview, a former client expressed regret he spent £1,200 on a futile treatment, thus losing two years during which he could have been treated medically. When the BBC attempted to obtain a statement from Vianna Stibal, she refused to comment, while her husband attacked the camera operator.
In this report, professor Edzard Ernst of the University of Exeter and a representative of an HIV foundation criticized ThetaHealing as nonsense, criminal, dangerous, and quackery.
In this report, professor Edzard Ernst of the University of Exeter and a representative of an HIV foundation criticized ThetaHealing as nonsense, criminal, dangerous, and quackery.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/9519657.stm The faith healers who claim they can cure cancer], BBC Newsnight, Wendnesday, 22. June 2011</ref>
==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
The books published by Vianna Stibal are characterised by poor grammar, are extremely defective, and are each nothing but a reorganization rehashing her basic material.
The books published by Vianna Stibal are characterised by poor grammar, are extremely defective, and are each nothing but a reorganization rehashing her basic material.<ref>[http://www.thetahealing-unmasked.com/pdf/e005-vianna-stibal-fake-naturopathic-doctor.pdf Theta Healing Unmasked PDF], called 26. Dez. 2010</ref>
*Go Up and Work With God, Zweite Edition, Jänner 2002 bei Rolling Thunder ISBN 9780967175416
*Go Up and Work With God, Zweite Edition, Jänner 2002 bei Rolling Thunder ISBN 9780967175416
*ThetaHealing: Disease and Disorder, Jänner 2009, ASIN B001P8BBQ
*ThetaHealing: Disease and Disorder, Jänner 2009, ASIN B001P8BBQ
==Unfair advertising practices==
==Unfair advertising practices==
On their UK-hosted webpage, publisher Hay House advertised their recent book with the claim of a cure for cancer. Subsequently, sceptics pressed charges against Hay House who had to withdraw the advertisement.
On their UK-hosted webpage, publisher Hay House advertised their recent book with the claim of a cure for cancer. Subsequently, sceptics pressed charges against Hay House who had to withdraw the advertisement.
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