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N Neklason, Zale T. The effects of Reiki treatment on telepathy and personality traits. Thesis (M.S. in Counseling) 80 pages --Calif. State University, Hayward,1987.
O · Olson, K., Hanson, J. Reiki to manage pain: a preliminary report. Cancer Prevention & Control 1997; I(2) Canadian publication Karin Olson RN, PhD MSc and Mary Michaud RN Institute for Qualitative Methodology (K.O.), University of Alberta; Alberta Cancer Board (J.H.); and Cross Cancer Institute (M.M.), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada AbstractThis trial compared pain, quality of life, and analgesic use in a sample of patients with cancer pain (n = 24) who received either standard opioid management plus rest (Arm A) or standard opioid management plus Reiki (Arm B). Participants either rested for 1.5 hr on Days 1 and 4 or received two Reiki treatments (Days 1 and 4) one hour after their first afternoon analgesic dose. Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain ratings, blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations were obtained before and after each treatment/rest period. Analgesic use and VAS pain scores were reported for 7 days. Quality of life was assessed on Days 1 and 7. Participants in Arm B experienced improved pain control on Days 1 and 4 following treatment, compared to Arm A, and improved quality of life, but no overall reduction in opioid use. Future research will determine the extent to which the benefits attributed to Brain, Behavior, and Immunity Volume 20, Issue 3, Supplement 1, May 2006, Page 60 PNIRS 2006 doi:10.1016/S0885-3924(03)00334-8
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Karin Olson, RN, PhD Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada Fatigue is an extremely common side effect experienced during cancer treatment and recovery. Limited research has investigated strategies stemming from complementary and alternative medicine to reduce cancer-related fatigue. This research examined the effects of Reiki, a type of energy touch therapy, on fatigue, pain, anxiety, and overall quality of life. This study was a counterbalanced crossover trial of 2 conditions: (1) in the Reiki condition, participants received Reiki for 5 consecutive daily sessions, followed by a 1-week washout monitoring period of no treatments, then 2 additional Reiki sessions, and finally 2 weeks of no treatments, and (2) in the rest condition, participants rested for approximately 1 hour each day for 5 consecutive days, followed by a 1-week washout monitoring period of no scheduled resting and an additional week of no treatments. In both conditions, participants completed questionnaires investigating cancer-related fatigue (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Fatigue subscale [FACT-F]) and overall quality of life (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy, General Version [FACT-G]) before and after all Reiki or resting sessions. They also completed a visual analogue scale (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System [ESAS]) assessing daily tiredness, pain, and anxiety before and after each session of Reiki or rest. Sixteen patients (13 women) participated in the trial: 8 were randomised to each order of conditions (Reiki then rest; rest then Reiki). They were screened for fatigue on the ESAS tiredness item, and those scoring greater than 3 on the 0 to 10 scale were eligible for the study. They were diagnosed with a variety of cancers, most commonly colorectal (62.5%) cancer, and had a median age of 59 years. Fatigue on the FACT-F decreased within the Reiki condition (P=.05) over the course of all 7 treatments. In addition, participants in the Reiki condition experienced significant improvements in quality of life (FACT-G) compared to those in the resting condition (P <.05). On daily assessments (ESAS) in the Reiki condition, presession 1 versus post session 5 scores indicated significant decreases in tiredness (P <.001), pain (P <.005), and anxiety (P<.01), which were not seen in the resting condition. Future research should further investigate the impact of Reiki using more highly controlled designs that include a sham Reiki condition and larger sample sizes. Key Words: complementary therapy • CAM • Reiki • energy therapy • cancer-related fatigue • pain • anxiety • colorectal cancer Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 16, No. 6, 480-486 (2004)
Dr Mehmet Oz Reduction in Post Operative Complications in Heart Patients – Dr Mehmet Oz Consultant Cardiologist and Julie Motz RN.
P Juliet Clare Pankhurst, RGN. RMCC Golden Atlantean Book of Healing: Authorhouse
13 Case studies indicating a reduction in the following symptoms in people with MS. (No comparison used). (Only 11 of them had Symptom of fatigue)
90.2% Reduction of Lethargy 87% Reduction of Depression 78.7% Reduction of Cognitive Problems 75.3% Reduction of Motor Problems 73.5% Reduction of Pain 70.2% Reduction of Fatigue 69.1% Reduction of Urine Problems 62.8% Reduction of Bowel Problems 38% Reduction in time to walk measured distance
Feedback Post 12 Week MS Case Studies · Before I started I had to rest every afternoon and would sleep for about two hours. I took regular pain killers every day. My legs were very weak. Since then I have stopped the afternoon rest, take hardly any pain killers and my legs are a lot stronger.
· When I started the trial I highlighted 6 areas which affected me most:- numb hands, poor balance, poor circulation in feet, weak bladder, pain and spasm in legs. Small improvements happened straight away and as the weeks passed I noticed major improvements. I have no longer got urinary problems, my legs no longer ache and my feet are now warm and my hands are no longer numb
· Reiki was very relaxing for me although I have not felt any difference physically – I am a very sceptical person.
· I had been suffering from Fatigue which would last 2-5 days and was only resolved by complete bed rest, tingling in both hands, feelings of depression. I can now do more in a day than before and if I feel fatigued I recover quicker (1-2 days) I still have some tingling in my hands. Depressed feelings have been by far the most noticeable; I now have no depressed feelings or emotional problems. In my case the Reiki treatment has been both beneficial and worthwhile.
· Before I had Reiki my balance was very bad and I had a great deal of pain in my right knee. I no longer have pain in my knee and my walking has improved. My balance has improved so much that I can now shower and do not have to hold onto the rail and am able to raise both my arms above my head. I am feeling much better and I think that Reiki would benefit a lot of people with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Reiki Research Foundation would like to thank the MS Society for their support during this pilot study.
10 Case studies indicating a reduction in symptoms in people with ME (chronic fatigue syndrome) (No comparison used)
(70%) Reduction in Fatigue 90% Reduction in pain 80% Reduction in Motor Problems 71% Reduction of Symptoms in their legs 66% Reduction in Urinary symptoms 60% Reduction in Lethargy 60% Reduction in Bowel symptoms 50% Reduction in depression 42% Reduction in Symptoms in their arms Dizziness, Anger, Sleeplessness and Stomach Pains were reduced in those who complained of these symptoms.
Anecdotal case reports Reiki reduces trauma of post traumatic stress disorder and sexual abuse. Reports from children and adults. (Reiki Research Foundation)
Anecdotal case reports Reiki reduces arthritis symptoms. (Reiki Research Foundation)
There is significant work being undertaken by the drug rehabilitation services in particular in Bristol where results are suggesting that Reiki can help people to become less dependent on drugs. Contact Reiki Research Foundation for contacts
Anecdotal evidence. In sports Reiki has been shown to help people to perform better because stress plays an active part in reducing performance.
Beverly Pierce, MLS, MA, RN, CHTP1
The Use of Biofield Therapies in Cancer Care. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing: Oncology Nursing Society. 1092-1095 (Print) 1538-067X (Online) Volume 11, Number 2 / April 2007. Pages 253 - 258
1 Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD AbstractBiofield therapies form a subcategory of the domain of energy therapies, as defined by the National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Specific Biofield therapies addressed in this article include Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Polarity Therapy, Reiki, and Qigong. This article will identify core concepts in biofield therapies, review controlled trials of the use of biofield therapies with patients with cancer, describe the process of biofield therapies implementation in one cancer centre, and suggest research to benefit not only patients with cancer but also family members and oncology professionals.
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