Reiki is used as a complementary form of medicine in the treatment of cancer. Although it is not considered to be a cure, Reiki can help lessen the effects of frequent sessions of chemotherapy, such as nausea and vomiting. It has also been shown to decrease levels of pain in mesothelioma patients and give patients am improved outlook about their condition. Although Reiki does not increase the mesothelioma life expectancy, it can benefit cancer patients in many ways that traditional medicine has not been able to do.
The Science Behind Using Reiki as a Complementary Cancer Treatment
Reiki Practitioners believe that all illness, including cancer, is caused by an uneven distribution of the body’s energy fields and that by correcting the imbalance, the person who is ill will notice an immediate improvement in his or her symptoms. It is very important to note that Reiki is not capable of curing cancer, nor is it the intention of the treatment, but it can and does aid in lessening the patient’s anxiety and in a reduction of physical symptoms.
Cancer affects people on many levels, from the physical aspect of being very ill, to the emotional aspect of fear of the unknown. It can have a devastating effect on both the person diagnosed with cancer and their close friends and family members. Western doctors have not yet been trained to treat the whole of the disease of cancer or the whole person and instead focus on treating symptoms through chemotherapy. As a result, patients are often discouraged and frightened and may lose hope in the face of such serious illness.
When used in conjunction with medicine that is used to treat the illness, Reiki as a complementary therapy helps to involve and treat the whole person and not just the disease. The healing energy a patient receives in Reiki often results in feeling more empowered during the treatment process and allow the patient to be active, rather than a passive participant in his or her own healing.
** This article was kindly Contributed by Emily Walsh
