Reiki healing
Last reviewed 01/2018
Reiki is a vibrational, or subtle energy, therapy most commonly facilitated by light touch, which is believed to balance the biofield and strengthen the body's ability to heal itself.
- Although systematic study of efficacy is scant thus far, Reiki is increasingly
used as an adjunct to conventional medical care, both in and out of hospital
settings
- While the majority of scientific investigations have suffered from design limitations, however, there is some suggestive evidence that Reiki can influence mood
There is no agreed upon theory for how Reiki might work, and its mechanism of action is still unknown.
Reference:
- Miles P, True G. Reiki-review of a biofield therapy history, theory, practice, and research. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2003;9(2):62-72.
- Dressen LJ, Singg S. Effects of Reiki on pain and selected affective and personality variables of chronically ill patients. Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine. 1998;9:51-82.
- Shore AG. Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2004;10(3):42-48.