Research confirms Reiki benefits for stress and depression

Lately, I have been reading with interest the results of several research studies into the effectiveness of Reiki for various physical, emotional, and mental disorders.

I have come across many people who view energy healing therapies with skepticism and relegate it into the nonsensical department. It is not easy trying to present an alternative perspective when someone is so completely closed-minded and not prepared to consider it. And that’s precisely why I am so excited about the scientific research results that are slowly being released into the public domain. It’s so much easier to present skeptics with research findings and get them to at least open their minds to the possibility that energy healing is real and beneficial.

Practitioners agree that the purpose of a Reiki treatment is to relieve stress and pain, enhance relaxation, help to release emotional blockages, speed up the body’s natural healing, balance the body’s energy centres/chakras, and support other medical modalities including traditional therapies. (https://bit.ly/39deSqe )

Over recent years, Reiki has gained acceptance and credibility by various medical facilities across the globe. These include hospitals, clinics, and hospices. According to a report, I read recently, in many countries, Reiki has become an integral part of patient care. In the US, some 15% of US hospitals have adopted a Reiki practice to support routine medical procedures for the benefits it offers patients like pain relief, relaxing patients during certain surgeries and treatment procedures, assuring a quicker patient recovery, and in some cases, reducing the need for medication. Reiki in hospital settings is used to assist in anxiety management, pain management, to give patients a sense of control, to enhance the immune response, to increase self-esteem and confidence, and in some cases, to assist patients in the dying process.

The Integrative Medicine Department of Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital offers and teaches Reiki to patients and caregivers. In a 2010 study conducted by Yale University and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that 20 minutes of Reiki significantly improved mood and variable heart rate following a heart attack. This was above and beyond control for other variables.

Internationally-renowned Reiki Master Torsten A. Lange, who founded the Reiki Academy in London, recently hosted an online master class in which he detailed how a Swiss Lab managed to scientifically prove not only that Reiki brings positive change, but also improves on the original condition, and that it works equally well over distance. In the experiment, they took a jug of tap water, not of drinkable quality and compared it to pristine water that you’d find in a clear mountain spring. Torsten gave the jug of tap water Reiki over a couple of hours. When the lab tested the water afterward it was found to have increased in quality and was more in line with its pristine state. On his return to London, he sent Reiki to a similar jug of tap water in the Swiss lab for a length of time, and again, after being tested, results showed that the condition of the water had changed and improved. Now, can you imagine what positive change Reiki can do for the human body, considering it is made up mostly of water?!

There have also been some interesting results from research done into Reiki and the treatment of mental health, especially depression and anxiety. A group of patients suffering from depression was given Reiki over a period of six weeks for an hour to 90 minutes at each session. There was also a control group that did not receive Reiki treatments at all. The results showed that the patients who received Reiki had a significant improvement in depression and stress symptoms compared to the control group who showed little change over the six weeks. What I found particularly interesting is that a year later, those patients who had been part of the study group who received Reiki, reported continued relief! There have also been similar studies on patients with PTSD and anxiety, and the results are similar. (https://psychcentral.com/lib/reiki-healing-and-mental-health-what-the-research-shows/)

To enhance the Reiki healing, the addition of certain crystal energies can add to the overall experience and benefit the client. When it comes to clients suffering from high-stress levels, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks the following crystals can benefit.

Lepidolite: This is my favourite stone to use for anxiety. It has a calming effect and is recommended when working with emotional trauma. (seen right)

Rose Quartz: The loving, gentle energy of this stone enhances self-love and reminds you that you are worthy. It boosts self-esteem and feelings of optimism.

Blue Lace Agate: This stone helps to ease anxiety and used in combination with Rose Quartz can aid in improved sleep. It works with the throat chakra and helps you speak your truth and communicate effectively.

Charoite: Charoite helps to reduce stress, promote better sleep, and to calm the mind. Charoite helps in overcoming obstacles, fears, and energy blocks.

Sunstone: This is a great mood-boosting crystal and helps with feelings of positivity, creativity, and motivation. (seen below)

Rainbow Fluorite: Rainbow Fluorite works to cleanse chakras and bring the energy systems back into balance. It is calming and aids in looking at things clearly and objectively. It is often used to centre a person who is feeling emotionally unstable.

Hematite: This stone grounds you to the earth’s energies and helps remove negative energy. It has been used successfully to help people suffering a panic attack, stress and feeling overwhelmed.

Opal: Often used when dealing with negative patterns and attachments. It helps release anger and enhances self-worth. It soothes and clears the emotional body and boosts the will to live. It stimulates creativity and can enhance intuition.

If you would like to book a remote Reiki or Crystal healing session to experience the deep relaxation benefits then contact us at merakic@yahoo.com to make an appointment.