Reference: Baldwin, A. L., Wagers, C., & Schwartz, G. E. (2008). Reiki improves heart rate homeostasis in laboratory rats. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 14(4), 417-422. Objectives: To determine whether application of Reiki to noise-stressed rats can reduce their heart rates (HRs) and blood pressures. Rationale: In a previous study, we showed that […]
Reference: Baldwin, A. L., & Schwartz, G. E. (2006). Personal interaction with a Reiki practitioner decreases noise-induced microvascular damage in an animal model. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 12(1), 15-22. Objective: To determine whether Reiki, a process of transmission of healing energy, can significantly reduce microvascular leakage caused by exposure to excessive noise using […]
Reference: Rosada, R. M., Rubik, B., Mainguy, B., Plummer, J., & Mehl-Madrona, L. (2005). Reiki reduces burnout among community mental health clinicians. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 13(4), 376-82. Background: Clinicians working in community mental health clinics are at high risk for burnout. Burnout is a problem involving emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Reiki […]
Reference: Mackay, N., Hansen, S., & McFarlane, O. (2005). Autonomic nervous system changes during Reiki treatment: a preliminary study. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(6), 1077-1081. Objectives: To investigate if a complementary therapy, Reiki, has any effect on indices of autonomic nervous system function. Design: Blind trial. Setting/Location: Quiet room in an out-patient […]
Reference: Midilli, T. S., & Eser, I. (2012). Effects of Reiki on post-cesarean delivery pain, anxiety, and hemodynamic parameters: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Oral presentation at the 2012 International Clinical Nursing Research Congress in Izmir, Turkey. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Reiki on pain, anxiety, and hemodynamic […]
Reference: Crawford, S. E., Leaver, V. W., & Mahoney, S. D. (2006). Using Reiki to decrease memory and behaviour problems in mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer’s disease. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 12(9), 911-913. Objectives: This empirical study explored the efficacy of using Reiki treatment to improve memory and behaviour deficiencies in […]
Reference: Shore, A. G. (2004). Long term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 10(3), 42-48. Objectives: To examine the short and long-term psychological effects of energetic healing (Reiki) for up to one year following treatment. Hypotheses: (a) Reiki reduces negative symptoms on the […]
Reference: Friedman, R. S. C., Burg, M. M., Miles, P., Lee, F., & Lampert, R. (2010). Effects of Reiki on autonomic activity early after acute coronary syndrome. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 56(12), 995-996. Objectives: To determine whether Reiki treatment would improve HRV in patients recovering from acute coronary syndrome (ACS). To determine whether Reiki […]