Arthritis is generally considered chronic and incurable by conventional medicine, but patients may be able to manage their symptoms through medications, physical therapy, and other treatments. Many patients have also found that complementary treatment options such as Reiki may potentially help improve their tolerability of symptoms over time.
Read MoreNervous system regulation allows you to maintain homeostasis, access restorative sleep, decrease inflammation, and is involved in memory, learning, controlling sensory processing, and more.
Read MoreWhat Can Reiki Do for People with Hypertension?
Reiki is a Japanese therapy that focuses on the natural flow of spiritual energy within each individual. The idea behind this therapy is that blockages or disruptions in energy pathways within the body can result from illness or imbalance. This includes stress which can be a factor in high blood pressure. If these pathways are repaired or unblocked, energy can flow freely and restore the body's natural balance.
Several of the effects of Reiki may be beneficial to people who suffer from high blood pressure.
Read MoreStudies 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 indirectly.
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