Reiki Research
Reiki Research Foundation
Research into the effectiveness of Reiki on patients suffering from various maladies has only recently started to appear as Reiki is quickly becoming recognised as an effective and non-invasive form of complementary therapy. The results of several studies from the Reiki Research Foundation may be seen below;
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Study
In 2002 thirteen volunteer patients with Multiple Sclerosis were referred to Reiki practitioners to take part in a study of the effectiveness of Reiki. The patients were referred by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Medway and a GP, the study was overseen by Dr Chong (Consultant Neurologist at Medway Hospital, Kent). The patients received reiki treatments for one and a half hours every week over a period of twelve weeks. The study yielded the following results;
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 Walking Time
It should be noted, however, that six to eight weeks following the cessation of Reiki treatments some patients reported the return of some symptoms. This would appear to indicate the need for a monthly 'top up' Reiki treatment to keep on top of the symptoms.
Myalgic Encephalomyalinitis (ME) Study
The Reiki Research Foundation treated ten patients suffering from ME that had been recruited into the case study from the M.E. Society. The patients were each treated with Reiki for one hour per week over a period of twelve weeks. The patients aged between 35 and 60 years old and received between six and ten Reiki treatments.
7 out of 10 cases had a reduction in Fatigue (70%)
9 out of 10 had a reduction in pain (90%)
4 out of 6 had a reduction in Urinary symptoms (66%)
3 out of 5 had a reduction in Bowel symptoms (60%)
5 out of 10 had a reduction in depression (50%)
6 out of 10 had reduction in Lethargy (60%)
8 out of 10 had a reduction in Motor Problems (80%)
3 out of 7 had a reduction in Symptoms in their arms (42%)
5 out of 7 had a reduction of Symptoms in their legs (71%)
Dizziness, Anger, Sleeplessness and Stomach Pains were reduced in those who complained of these symptoms.
The results vary from person to person. Some peoples symptoms were reduced whilst other people did not seem to benefit from a reduction of symptoms. However in nearly every case the person being treated expressed that they had felt able to do more and had been able to deal with personal issues which previously they had been unable to deal with.
