Reiki is Better Than Placebo - clinical research results

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmcarticles/PMC5871310/ 

Key points:

Reiki is more effective than placebo in

• reducing blood pressure

• reducing resting heart rate, and

• increasing heart rate variability

Reiki is more effective than placebo in activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

In chronically ill patents, reiki was more effective than the other treatments for

• reducing pain,

• reducing depression, and

• reducing state anxiety

Reiki was also found to cause desirable changes in personality,

• enhancement of self-esteem,

• causing a shift toward internal locus of control, and toward a realistic sense of personal control.

Conclusions:

As a safe and gentle way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system via deep relaxation, Reiki has the potential to provide valuable support for a broad range of chronic health conditions.

Reiki should be regarded as a useful complement to conventional practices, especially for chronic illnesses where the use of drugs offers little benefit.