Reiki For Multiple Sclerosis: How Can It Help?

Reiki offers several potential benefits for patients with multiple sclerosis. Some of these benefits may include:

Enhanced immune function

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by problems with the immune system. Reiki sessions may help improve immune function, which is beneficial to patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Help with pain

For many people who have multiple sclerosis, pain is a symptom that causes problems on a daily basis. Patients who undergo Reiki sessions on a regular basis often report a reduction in sensations of pain. In fact, a literature review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that Reiki shows promise as a treatment for patients with pain.

Reduced anxiety

Anxiety is a problem that affects people in all walks of life. However, for people dealing with multiple sclerosis, anxiety is even more common. Reiki may help reduce anxiety for some patients, which can help to improve the quality of life for people who have multiple sclerosis. In fact, the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s literature review found that multiple studies have shown that Reiki can improve physical relaxation more than a placebo.

Fewer symptoms of depression

Because of the uncomfortable symptoms of multiple sclerosis and the progression of the illness, people with this condition are prone to depression. Fortunately, regular treatments with Reiki may help improve mood among people with multiple sclerosis. A study published in Research in Gerontological Nursing supports this idea.

No risks or side effects

Medications and other therapies used to treat multiple sclerosis often come with side effects and/or a risk of complications. However, Reiki does not come with any of these disadvantages. This supportive therapy is completely non-invasive and does not cause pain or any other side effects.

Reiki can be a beneficial addition to the treatment program for any patient dealing with multiple sclerosis. To learn more about Reiki or to schedule your first session, call me or book at olesante.com