| In today's world, most of us live in a constant state of | | | | compassionate way to treat illnesses. |
| stress. A variety of new disorders and illnesses have | | | | Reiki works because of the never-ending cycle of |
| sprung from anxiety and stress, making it more | | | | energy and love in people. Reiki healing utilizes the |
| challenging than ever to recover health through | | | | innate and Universal Life Force Energy that flows in |
| conventional treatments and medications. People are | | | | each one of us and converts it into a more productive |
| noticing that even after complying with treatment, they | | | | energy force with the sole intention to heal. |
| are still feeling stressed out, weak, and sick. | | | | Transferred from one person to another, this Universal |
| At the same time, people are waking up to awareness | | | | Life Energy Force can heal emotional imbalances, |
| more than ever. They are discovering a multitude of | | | | relaxes a stressed person, calms the mind, and heals |
| possibilities and are willing to explore other venues to | | | | the spirit of a dying person. |
| live happier and healthier lives. As a result, more and | | | | One benefit of Reiki is that the person can learn to |
| more people are seeking alternative methodologies to | | | | treat himself as many times as he wants and |
| help them achieve not only physical health but a more | | | | especially if there's great need to boost his morale or |
| stable emotional, mental and spiritual life. | | | | spirit, like in the case of a terminal illness. |
| Holistic Reiki is one of such alternatives. It is growing in | | | | Reiki can offer the perfect key in solving people's |
| popularity because Reiki offers non-invasive treatment | | | | personal dilemmas. Many have reported significant |
| for healing; a way to recover health without the | | | | improvement long after having finished their therapy |
| negative side effects of medications. The term 'Holistic' | | | | sessions. |
| refers to treating the person as a whole, not just the | | | | Another advantage is that Reiki attunements are easy |
| signs and/or symptoms being treated with traditional | | | | to master by anyone, and they are not as expensive |
| allopathic treatments and procedures. | | | | as medications or doctor's office visits. The only |
| In Reiki healing, the Universal Life Force Energy is | | | | expense to achieve the benefits of Reiki healing will be |
| channeled or transferred from one person to another | | | | the fee for learning this healing art, as well as books |
| through something called attunement. Reiki is based on | | | | for guidance in practicing Reiki. |
| balancing the body's energy field through a specific | | | | Moreover, when you learn to treat yourself you are in |
| position of the hands on or above the patient's body | | | | a great position to heal for you know 'the patient' |
| with the intention to create harmony within. | | | | intimately; you know exactly what you are feeling and |
| Based on the considerable benefits of human touch, | | | | what healing you are receiving. |
| Holistic Reiki is a preferred method by those who are | | | | For Reiki healing to work properly and effectively, the |
| suffering from chronic ailments, an area where | | | | patient must be ready and able to achieve a higher will. |
| conventional medicine has failed consistently. | | | | Once this happens, the patient will be able to set aside |
| It has also been used effectively on patients with | | | | his self-centered intentions and move beyond to 'meet' |
| terminal illnesses to diminish suffering and even to | | | | with universal Energy. The result will be a blissful |
| alleviate pain and stubborn symptoms. Because Reiki | | | | encounter with his inner self which is an enlightening |
| provides a more "human" approach to healing, it grants | | | | experience all by itself. The patient can then proceed |
| hope and compassion, both essential elements to bring | | | | to share this wonderful feeling of healing with others. |
| upon peace and acceptance during these trying times. | | | | One last word... healing with Holistic Reiki offers one |
| Since it is more soothing and comforting than the | | | | additional benefit. When the person learns to channel |
| equipment used in hospitals and medical centers, Reiki | | | | or transfer his energy to people in need with no |
| healing has also become a viable option for people | | | | intention other than sincerity and compassionate help, |
| who are tired of relying on medical equipment and | | | | his energy will be accredited to a higher level, and in |
| have seen no improvement on their condition despite | | | | turn he will experience a more peaceful, calm, and |
| these inventions and technological advancements. | | | | optimistic life. |
| What sets Reiki therapy apart from other modern | | | | *This article is for informational purposes ONLY. It is |
| forms of healing is the "human" feel of it. Many people | | | | NOT meant to substitute medical treatment. By |
| prefer this because it lessens the depression brought | | | | reading this article you acknowledge that no medical |
| up by their illness and their emotional suffering is | | | | advice has been given. Please consult with your |
| reduced just by knowing that other human being is | | | | primary care physician before starting any kind of |
| trying to understand what they are going through. For | | | | therapy and do NOT interrupt your treatment without |
| this reason, many refer to Reiki as a more | | | | your doctor's consent. |