Reiki FAQ's

ARE THERE ANY HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS FROM REIKI?

In the two decades since Reiki Masters have been actively initiating practitioners in the west, there have been no reported cases of negative side effects from Reiki. There are, however, a large number of cases where people have observed what first appears to be a negative side effect. Actually, these people who have no understanding of the physiological healing process of the body are misinterpreting what they experience. When the body is undergoing a healing process, there can be short term effects which cause some discomfort.

People with a great deal of accumulated stress or emotional blockages can find everything stirred up at first by the Reiki treatments because the body is beginning its process of healing. These side effects are usually very much like a cold. I have also found that Reiki pushes an illness through the body at an accelerated rate. I believe that an illness has to run its full course in order to heal. In other words, the illness has to peak and then subside. A broken bone for example, may hurt a little more right after the Reiki treatment, but it will hurt for a great deal less time, and it will heal more quickly and effectively.

CAN REIKI BE COMBINED WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?

There are no contraindications to the use of Reiki. Reiki can be used effectively on its own or combined with another therapy. There are health problems that are so serious that we should take advantage of everything that is available to us. For example, Reiki is brilliant at promoting the rapid healing of cuts, even large ones; however, if you amputate a limb, you should see a surgeon. You would still give the body as much Reiki energy as possible because it will help dramatically in the recovery process from the surgery and reduce the amount of scarring and pain.

Serious illness such as cancer and AIDS still need to be treated and monitored by medical experts. Reiki will, however, increase the overall vitality of the body and its ability to heal. Reiki will also reduce the side effects of medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy and will maximize your potential to heal. In the meantime, each Reiki treatment you receive will work on harmonizing the underlying

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