In a study by Hartwell & Brewitt (1997) a group of chronically ill patients were given eleven, weekly, one-hour Reiki sessions. No other new allopathic or complementary treatments were given during this period. The electrical skin resistance was measured at many conductance points on the hands and feet using a ‘LISTEN’ device. All patients were measured before the 1st session and after sessions 3 and 11. Three test points showed highly significant before/after differences. These meridian points correlate with the spleen, adrenal glands and cervical, thoracic regions of the spine. These might be termed representative of the neuroendocrine-immune system. The spinal readings showed the greatest difference, starting on average, 25% below normal, and gradually increasing to within optimal range. Following Reiki, all patients experienced a reduction in pain and an increase in relaxation and mobility. In 1997, Dr. Olson, Coordinator of Nursing Research and Dr. Hanson, research scientist at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, USA conducted research into the efficacy of Reiki as an adjunct to opiate therapy, with a view to reducing the dosage while maintaining a similar level of pain management. Patient perception of pain was measured using two standard tests immediately before and after Reiki treatments. Both tests showed a highly significant reduction in pain following Reiki. Chinese research over the last ten years, led by quantum physicist Dr. Yan Xin is enlightening. Studies into chi or ki energy at leading universities and scientific institutions show that ki state initiated physiological changes mirror those of regular meditation. Particularly significant is the use of ki energy for pain control via its potential to produce enkephalin in the brain and intestinal walls, and excite the body’s morphine receptors to bind to the enkephalin readily.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 13:08:02 +0000
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