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More Cancer Centers and Doctors Encouraging the Use of Reiki
By Jack Bleeker
April 2010
With groups like the Society of Integrative Oncology, a multi-disciplinary
organization of professionals, touting the advantages of complementary cancer
treatment and recovery, new methodologies, including Reiki are gaining in
popularity. More and more cancer centers and oncologists are beginning to
recognize the benefits that these treatments – once dismissed with a snicker by
those “in-the-know” – are providing for those who just don’t know where to turn
to address issues like the pain and stress associated with cancer and its
conventional treatments.
Complementary therapies - not to be confused with “alternative” therapies,
which are unproven treatments – have gradually made their way to the forefront
of cancer care as well-known oncologists who are lauded experts in their field
begin to promote these supportive treatments as a natural part of cancer care.
Even the National Institutes of Health operates a National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researching complementary therapies
and then recommending proven ones for integration into cancer programs
nationwide, including those associated with mesothelioma cancer.
Lately, the ancient form of spiritual healing known as Reiki (pronounced Ray-
kee) has earned plenty of attention as a potential complementary therapy for all
kinds of cancer, including mesothelioma. Rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, Reiki was
“rediscovered” in the early 20th century and became particularly popular in the
late 1990s as Reiki Masters began to teach non-Buddhists that life energy flows
through all persons, this technique strives to increase the life force energy of a sick
individual, therefore helping him achieve better health and happiness.
Like many complementary therapies, Reiki takes a holistic approach – treating
mind, body, and spirit – and is safe and natural. Many cancer patients who have
tried it note an overall feeling of peace, relaxation, and well-being when the
treatment is complete. Totally non-invasive, Reiki therapy involves the laying of
hands on the fully-clothed patient by the Reiki practitioner. His/her hands travel
through 12 different positions, staying in each place for about 5 minutes for a total
of about an hour per treatment. The feeling of invigoration or tranquility results
from the fact that Reiki causes the body's molecules to vibrate at a higher
intensity, hence, dissolving energy blockages that lead to disharmony and disease,
Reiki masters note. This assists in controlling pain, easing stress, or lessening side
effects of traditional treatments like chemotherapy, including nausea and other
debilitating problems for mesothelioma cancer patients. It is also believed to
improve immune function.
With continuous positive reactions from many cancer patients, prestigious
cancer centers like Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center offer Reiki classes for
cancer patients, including Sloan Kettering mesothelioma patients on a regular basis
as well as in-service classes for their hospital staff. Other well-known hospitals to
jump on the Reiki bandwagon include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,
Columbia Presbyterian, the Yale Center, and Cancer Treatment Centers of
America. The list continues to grow as patients use tools like the internet to
advertise their positive reactions to this ancient healing art, enticing others to give it
a try.
References:
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines
(http://nccam.nih.gov/)
Society for Integrative Oncology (www.integrativeonc.org
Chemocare.com, http://www.chemocare.com/complementary_medicine.asp)
The International Center for Reiki Training ( www.reiki.org)
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org)
For More information about Mesothelioma go to: www.Mesothelioma.com
By Jack Bleeker
April 2010
With groups like the Society of Integrative Oncology, a multi-disciplinary
organization of professionals, touting the advantages of complementary cancer
treatment and recovery, new methodologies, including Reiki are gaining in
popularity. More and more cancer centers and oncologists are beginning to
recognize the benefits that these treatments – once dismissed with a snicker by
those “in-the-know” – are providing for those who just don’t know where to turn
to address issues like the pain and stress associated with cancer and its
conventional treatments.
Complementary therapies - not to be confused with “alternative” therapies,
which are unproven treatments – have gradually made their way to the forefront
of cancer care as well-known oncologists who are lauded experts in their field
begin to promote these supportive treatments as a natural part of cancer care.
Even the National Institutes of Health operates a National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researching complementary therapies
and then recommending proven ones for integration into cancer programs
nationwide, including those associated with mesothelioma cancer.
Lately, the ancient form of spiritual healing known as Reiki (pronounced Ray-
kee) has earned plenty of attention as a potential complementary therapy for all
kinds of cancer, including mesothelioma. Rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, Reiki was
“rediscovered” in the early 20th century and became particularly popular in the
late 1990s as Reiki Masters began to teach non-Buddhists that life energy flows
through all persons, this technique strives to increase the life force energy of a sick
individual, therefore helping him achieve better health and happiness.
Like many complementary therapies, Reiki takes a holistic approach – treating
mind, body, and spirit – and is safe and natural. Many cancer patients who have
tried it note an overall feeling of peace, relaxation, and well-being when the
treatment is complete. Totally non-invasive, Reiki therapy involves the laying of
hands on the fully-clothed patient by the Reiki practitioner. His/her hands travel
through 12 different positions, staying in each place for about 5 minutes for a total
of about an hour per treatment. The feeling of invigoration or tranquility results
from the fact that Reiki causes the body's molecules to vibrate at a higher
intensity, hence, dissolving energy blockages that lead to disharmony and disease,
Reiki masters note. This assists in controlling pain, easing stress, or lessening side
effects of traditional treatments like chemotherapy, including nausea and other
debilitating problems for mesothelioma cancer patients. It is also believed to
improve immune function.
With continuous positive reactions from many cancer patients, prestigious
cancer centers like Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center offer Reiki classes for
cancer patients, including Sloan Kettering mesothelioma patients on a regular basis
as well as in-service classes for their hospital staff. Other well-known hospitals to
jump on the Reiki bandwagon include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,
Columbia Presbyterian, the Yale Center, and Cancer Treatment Centers of
America. The list continues to grow as patients use tools like the internet to
advertise their positive reactions to this ancient healing art, enticing others to give it
a try.
References:
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines
(http://nccam.nih.gov/)
Society for Integrative Oncology (www.integrativeonc.org
Chemocare.com, http://www.chemocare.com/complementary_medicine.asp)
The International Center for Reiki Training ( www.reiki.org)
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org)
For More information about Mesothelioma go to: www.Mesothelioma.com