How Can Reiki Help People with Digestive Disorders?

About Reiki and Digestive Disorders

Digestive disorders dramatically impact the sufferer’s quality of life. Depending on the issue, the sufferer may be forced to avoid certain foods to alleviate symptoms, or the sufferer may have symptoms regardless of the preventative steps they take. People with these disorders sometimes spend their lives searching for ways to improve their condition, both in traditional and alternative medicine. One of the approaches that may be utilized as an adjunct therapy is Reiki, a modality that may potentially be able to provide some relief or comfort even when other treatments have failed.

People with digestive disorders may experience several symptoms, including bloating, pain, bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, weight changes, and trouble swallowing. Depending on the nature of the condition, these symptoms may or may not come and go on their own. For example, people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to notice more symptoms when they eat trigger foods or experience high-stress levels. On the other hand, people with lactose intolerance tend to notice symptoms only after consuming dairy products.

Regardless of the specifics of the disorder, participating in regular Reiki sessions may be beneficial in some cases. Reiki helps provide an environment of stress reduction and relaxation, which may be beneficial for the body to balance and help heal. The idea behind this type of modality is that the symptoms of discomfort and pain within the body, including digestive disorders, may be related to disturbances in the individual’s energy pathways. Reiki is a non-invasive therapeutic technique intended to support the body’s resolution with these disturbances, to help restore the normal flow of energy or ‘chi’ or ‘ki,’ and help potentially improve the client’s symptoms. A relaxed body with strong energy may better handle stressors than one whose energy is frazzled and scattered.

Some of the specific potential benefits of Reiki for people with digestive disorders may include:

Working towards alleviation of pain or discomfort

Many people who have undergone Reiki treatments report fewer pain sensations after therapy. Because most digestive disorders cause pain, this may be beneficial for individuals with these conditions.

Lower stress levels

Studies have shown that people who participate in Reiki sessions report feeling less stressed than those who do not participate in this type of therapy. Because stress plays a role in the pathology of many digestive conditions, this effect of Reiki may help to lessen the symptoms of individuals with digestive problems.

More control over the condition

When individuals participate in Reiki sessions, they are doing something proactive to improve their condition. This gives the individual a greater sense of control over the condition and life in general.

Reiki is non-invasive and doesn’t pose any risk to the client. It also causes no side effects. Thus, Reiki can be used in conjunction with virtually any other treatment prescribed by a physician, including medication and other types of therapy.