Scientific research is now confirming the benefits of Reiki on cancer patients. Reiki can help decrease anxiety, fatigue, depression, pain, nausea and help strengthen the immune system. With regular Reiki treatments many people have reported a decrease in the need for medication. Dr. Mehmet Oz is one of the leading cardiovascular surgeons in the United States, and he has welcomed the use of Reiki during his open heart surgeries and heart transplant operations in the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Centre in New York.  Many cancer and chronic pain patients report that Reiki greatly reduces their discomforts, soothes their emotions and aids in a faster recovery time. It can even leave the patient feeling empowered, after dealing with an illness that can cause them to feel such a loss of control. 

 

This form of energy work is not meant to replace a patient’s treatment plan with their doctor, but can be used as a complimentary therapy. Like other eastern healing techniques, there are no negative side effects from Reiki. This is a wonderful compliment to other healing techniques such as acupuncture, massage therapy, guided imagery and yoga. Reiki reduces stress and research shows that people heal faster if they are in a lower state of stress.

Disease is seen as an energy blockage in the body, mind or spirit. The Reiki energy that is channeled works to alleviate the blockage by gently breaking it up and replacing it with universal life force energy to restore the body, mind and spirit back to balance. In addition to aiding the healing in a person,  Reiki can also help reduce unwanted symptoms and fears for people in their final stages of life, bringing about a sense of comfort during their transition. Results can be felt immediately from a Reiki session, and with regular Reiki sessions, significant healing can take place.