Often the effect (e. g. of Reiki) is disparagingly explained with “placebo”. Only to present a drug that is loaded with pharmaceutical chemistry as the only remedy. Interesting! This only questions the state of mind of the person addressed – but not the effecttivenesss of the drug! Continue reading “Placebo, Nocebo – so what?”
(paraphrasing a US president.) The most relevant aspect of Reiki is practice, practice, practice…. on oneself, on others. In that sense, I am looking forward to treating my Reiki client tomorrow morning. Scientific studies are helpful to show Reiki’s effectiveness, which in turn is relevant for incorporation in the medical system. This is why tonight I busy myself with a study. Tomorrow my hands will do the talking again… Continue reading “It’s the psychology, stupid…”
The study was conducted over 12 weeks with a group of 30 elderly people living in nursing homes receiving Reiki treatments weekly, a placebo group under same cicumstances and a controll group. A total of 90 people. It is rare that randomized and controlled science is applied in Reiki studies. Thus it is all the more significant that the conclusion was reached that there was a significant decrease in depression score of the Reiki group while there was no change in the placebo- and the control group. All details in this publication: [wpfilebase tag=file id=62 /]
It is often said that Reiki cannot be proven scientifically, that it is not empirically researched. This is wrong. Dr David Bolius has been addressing this question for a number of years and has delivered a lecture on this topic in September in Berlin.
Continue reading “Reiki is not scientific …. Really?”
A group of Swiss gain experience in the public hospital (Unfallkrankenhaus – UKB) in Berlin. They intend to introduce Reiki in the public health system and in enterprises in Switzerland. An international cooperation with broad support (see credentials). Click for this 5 minute YouTube summary or the 15 minute documentary. English subtitles.
During her internship at the public hospital (Unfallkrankenhaus – UKB) Claudia Möri gave a talk to the hospitals staff presenting the latest insights on “Reiki and Science”. See the YouTube video documentation.
In June 2015 a study to research the effectiveness of Reiki in breast cancer patients starts. The professional associations ProReiki conducts the series with the help of experienced practitioners. The results will be published in peer reviewed scientific journals.
