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American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society recognizes Reiki as a safe, complimentary cancer therapy. Through their studies, they purport that since Reiki does not manipulate tissue (as does body massage or reflexology), it is considered to be a non-invasive, effective therapy. Their studies also acknowledge that Reiki induces relaxation, lowers the heart rate and reduces stress; in turn this promotes better, faster healing.

Excerpts from the American Cancer Society web site Reiki page:

Description:

Reiki is based on the belief that spiritual energy can be channeled through a Reiki practitioner to heal the patient's spirit. This is thought to help liberate the body's natural healing powers. Reiki is most often given as a hands-on treatment, but it may also be sent from a distance. Reiki is a Japanese term meaning "universal life energy."

What is the evidence?

There are many individual reports about Reiki's power to increase feelings of well-being and refresh the spirit. Some cancer patients undergoing active treatment have reported an increased sense of well-being, reduced pain, and reduced nausea and vomiting after Reiki sessions. One small controlled pilot study found that Reiki was linked with reduced self-reports of pain in patients with advanced cancer, but it had no effect on the amount of pain medicine used by the patients to control their pain. A nonrandomized study reported that Reiki improved anxiety among women after undergoing a hysterectomy, whereas a randomized study reported no effect on anxiety of women undergoing breast biopsies. Available scientific evidence does not support claims that Reiki can help treat cancer or any other illness. More study may help determine to what extent, if at all, it can improve a patient's sense of well-being.

Are there any possible problems or complications?

Reiki involves very light touch or no touch and is considered safe. However, relying on this type of treatment alone and avoiding or delaying standard medical care for cancer may have serious health consequences.