• Improvement of Mood Across Various Populations: Reference Studies 1 to 10

• Reduction of Anxiety in Various Contexts; Clinical Trials and Studies: References 4 to 6, 9, 11 to 15, 18, 20 to 32.

• Pain Relief for Diverse Populations; Clinical Trials and Studies: References 4, 5, 9 to 12, 19, 21, 22, 28, 33 to 45, 46 to 51.

• Improvement of Quality of Life for Individuals with Schizophrenia; Clinical Trials and Studies: References 53-54.

• Relief of Certain Autism Symptoms; Study References: 55, 56; 145 to 150.

• Improvement of Sleep at All Ages; Clinical Studies: References 56 to 63, 128.

• Child Development and Improvements in Neonatal Care; References: 9, 10, 34, 45, 57, 61 to 70, 129.

• Relief of Symptoms Related to Dementia; Study References: 5, 72 to 81, 127.

• Relief of Symptoms Related to Alzheimer’s Disease; Study References: 131 to 133.

• Improvement of Coordination in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease; Clinical Trials: References 9, 34, 82 to 85, 137.

• Reduction of Medication Dosages During Sedated Medical Procedures; Clinical Trials: References 4, 10, 28, 86 to 90.

• Improvement of Physical and Cognitive Activity; Study References: 5, 91 to 92, 134.

• Relief of Depression Symptoms; 5 Clinical Studies: References 10, 70, 93 to 97.

• Improvement of Motivation and Self-Esteem; References: 9, 67.

• Positive Effects on Individuals with Heart Problems; Study References: 15, 108 to 111.

• Positive Effects on Post-Operative Nausea or Vomiting; Reference: 106.

• Positive Effects on Various Mental Health Disorders; Study References: 98 to 102; 138 to 144.

• Positive Effects on Learning Difficulties; Reference: 103.

• Positive Effects on Dyslexia; Reference: 105.

• Probable Effects on the Expression of Grief Emotions; References: 114-116, 130.

• Probable Effects on Social Rehabilitation of Former Drug Addicts or Alcoholics; References: 118-119.

• Evaluated Effects on High-Risk Pregnant Women or During Childbirth; References: 52, 121 to 126.

• Effects in Oncology: References: 151 to 154, and Palliative Care: References 155 to 161.

• Effects on Addictions and Eating Disorders: References 168 to 174.

• Effects on Trauma and Abuse: References 162 to 167.

• Effects on Neurological Disabilities and Rehabilitation: References 135 to 137.

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