Serdahely, W. J. (1993). Near-death experiences and dissociation: Two cases. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(2) 85-94.

Abstract: The near-death experience (NDE) literature has long chronicled the observation that out-of-body experiences (OBEs) lead to relief from physical and emotional pain. Researchers have suggested recently that the NDE may be viewed as dissociation. People who are physically or sexually abused, including those who have multiple personality disorder, often develop dissociative defenses and may well leave their bodies to achieve pain relief. This article presents two cases of NDEs that support the supposition that NDEs and OBEs may be a dissociative process.

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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Altered States and NDEs
Characteristics of NDErs—Trauma and Abuse
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Increased Knowledge, Thoughts
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Chemically
Circumstances of NDEs NOS
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Healing and NDEs—Physical
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Psychopathology and NDEs—Dissociation
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Psychopharmacology and NDEs—Anesthesia
Related Experiences NOS

Jourdan, J. (1994). Near-death and transcendental experiences: Neurophysiological correlates of mystical traditions. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(3) 177-200.

Abstract: The first stages of transcendental experiences might be induced by blocking or saturating sensory input to the brain at the level of the hippocampus. This could be accomplished during near-death experiences by blockade of hippocampal NMDA receptors by endopsychosins and during meditation by alteration of the hippocampal theta rhythm. Mystical practices described in ancient yogic or taoist texts may also alter hippocampal theta by breath exercises or labyrinthine stimulation. Many accounts of kundalini awakenings are consistent with this theory, as is an extended version of Itzhak Bentov’s physio-kundalini model.

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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Out-of-Body Experiences
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, NDErs’ Descriptions of
Altered States and NDEs
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Chemically
Cross-Cultural NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Kundalini and NDEs
Language and NDEs
Psychopharmacology and NDEs—Anesthesia
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Religion and NDEs—Mysticism
Sensory Deprivation and NDEs

Kieffer, G. (1994). Kundalini and the near-death experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(3) 159-176.

Abstract: While many now believe that the near-death experience can, in some cases, activate the kundalini, there is still little understanding of what is meant by the arousal of this power. The awakening of kundalini actually means the reversal of the activity of the reproductive system and the activation of another chamber in the brain, which, if all goes well, can lead to enlightenment or illumination, the next stage of human evolution. One objective proof of this phenomenon is urdhava-retas, the upward flow of the sexual energy. Unless this reversal occurs and persists, there can be no meaningful awakening.

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Topics:
Altered States and NDEs
Evolution and NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Kundalini and NDEs
Religion and NDEs—Mysticism

Wile, L. C. (1994). Near-death experiences: A speculative neural model. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(3) 133-142.

Abstract: A personal mystical experience led me to the belief that a little known structure in the center of the spinal cord, Reissner’s fiber, is identical with the anatomical entity described by kundalini yoga. My struggles to understand the meaning of that experience have led me to believe that an understanding of the deeper realities underlying quantum phenomena can be integrated with an understanding of the mysterious realities of near-death and other mystical experiences, and that Reissner’s fiber can serve as an empirical basis for a scientific investigation of these phenomena.

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Topics:
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Kundalini and NDEs
Religion and NDEs—Mysticism
Science and NDEs
Spirituality and NDEs

Basterfield, K. (1994). Comments on Stuart Twemlow's 'Misidentified flying objects? An integrated psychodynamic perspective on near-death experiences and UFO abductions'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(4) 225-227.

Abstract: In addition to the hypotheses on UFO abductions and near-death experiences described by Stuart Twemlow, another one has been put forward by researchers over the years that increases the complexity of the question of the reality of these experiences. Furthermore, there is some claimed physical evidence for abductions, while there is none for near-death experiences (NDEs). The exploration of unusual personal changes at the time of an abduction or NDE certainly warrants further attention, but investigators should give the well-being of the experiencer top priority.

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Topics:
Explanations of NDEs—Philosophical
Related Experiences—UFO