Reiki is a safe and gentle complementary therapy that heals the body and mind

Reiki is one of the more common complementary therapies used in Australia to manage health conditions. In a study review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, Reiki has been confirmed to be a safe and gentle complementary therapy that can heal both the mind and body.

• Reiki, which originates from Japan, is a relaxing form of healing therapy that is applied through noninvasive, nonmanipulative gentle touch.
• It involves lightly laying of hands just above or on the clothed body, working over the front and back in a slow movement of hand positions.
• The study review was conducted by a researcher from the Australasian Usui Reiki Association who aimed to determine whether there is evidence for Reiki providing more than just a placebo effect.
• A total of 13 peer-reviewed studies published between 1998 and 2016 met all of the selection criteria. Four of which were randomized single-blind studies, seven were randomized double-blind studies with human participants, and two studies used mice models.
• The review has found that there is a reasonably strong evidence for Reiki being more effective than placebo.
• It is better than placebo in terms of activating the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing heart rate and blood pressure, and increasing heart rate variability.
• For patients with chronic health problems, it has been found to be effective in reducing pain, anxiety, and depression, and enhancing self-esteem and quality of life.
• The review suggests that Reiki is a safe, gentle, and profoundly relaxing complementary healing therapy.

In conclusion, Reiki is a safe and gentle complementary therapy that activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind, especially in managing chronic health conditions, and possibly in postoperative recovery.

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Journal Reference:

McManus DE. REIKI IS BETTER THAN PLACEBO AND HAS BROAD POTENTIAL AS A COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH THERAPY. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 6 September 2017. DOI: 10.1177%2F2156587217728644