Reiki and Medicine

 REIKI COMPLIMENTS CANCER TREATMENTS:  Following positive results from clinical studies, many hospitals like Memorial Sloan Kettering in NY and Yale - New Haven in Ct., have been offering Reiki to cancer patients and their caregivers. Together with conventional medicine, Reiki is offered in these and many other hospitals throughout the country, where patients and medical practitioners agree that Reiki helps alleviate some of the symptoms of cancer. Reiki services to cancer patients and their caregivers have been shown to significantly reduce the stress of chemotherapy treatment, and its effects on their caregivers. Patients report after receiving a Reiki session either before, during or after treatment that it eases the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, improves immune function, eases anxiety and promotes a positive emotional attitude, decreases pain and helps them relax.

 Reiki offers several potential benefits for cancer patients, including:

• Stress Reduction: Reiki promotes relaxation, which can help alleviate stress and anxiety associated cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Pain Management: Study: Pain management studies have shown that Reiki can reduce pain levels in cancer patients, improving their overall quality of life.
• Emotional Support: Reiki may enhance emotional well-being, helping patients cope with the psychological aspects of cancer.
• Improved Mood: Research indicates that Reiki can lead to mood improvements and reduced anxiety in patients undergoing treatment.
• Reiki for caregivers:   Reiki can significantly benefit caregivers by reducing stress, promoting emotional healing, and enhancing overall well-being, making it a valuable tool for self-care. 

    Source:  International Association of Reiki Practitioners

In addition, on -going Reiki therapy in a group setting such as a healing circle can also support the patient’s journey with or through the disease process on a spiritual as well as emotional level.  In addition, given the rate of caregiver burnout Reiki can also provide and empower caregivers with a natural, yet effective, tool for self- care that can also be used to bring comfort to their loved ones whom they care for.  Professional caregivers also benefit from Reiki therapy.