Today, let’s dive into something pretty intriguing: the impact of Reiki on patients with cardiac disease.
Now, I know what you might be thinking – Reiki? Isn’t that some kind of mystical energy healing stuff? Well, yes, but there’s more to it than meets the eye!
Let’s break it down. This study, hot off the press (European journal of cardiovascular nursing), aimed to see how Reiki could affect folks dealing with heart issues. Here’s what went down:
First off, they rounded up a bunch of patients from a cardiology clinic and split them into three groups: one got the real Reiki treatment, another got a fake version (sham Reiki), and the last group got no treatment at all (bummer, right?).
Then, they got all science-y and measured a bunch of stuff: biochemical parameters, cortisol levels (that’s your stress hormone), anxiety levels using something called the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and even did some fancy electrocardiography to check out their hearts.
The Reiki group received Reiki to nine main points for 30 min, while the sham Reiki group received the same points during the same period without starting energy flow. On day two, performed Distance Reiki for 30 minutes.
Here’s where it gets interesting: after the Reiki sessions for 1 week, the folks in the Reiki group had lower cortisol levels and reported feeling less anxious compared to the other groups. Yep, you read that right – less stress and anxiety just from a bit of energy work!
But here’s the kicker: the electrocardiography results didn’t show much difference between the groups. So, it seems like Reiki might not directly affect the heart’s electrical activity, but it sure does wonders for calming those nerves!
So, what’s the bottom line? Well, it looks like Reiki might be onto something when it comes to helping out folks dealing with heart troubles – reducing blood cortisol levels and anxiety levels. It’s not magic, but there’s some real science backing it up!
If you’re someone dealing with cardiac issues and struggling with stress and anxiety, maybe consider giving Reiki a shot. Who knows, it might just help you find some peace and relaxation in the midst of it all!
