Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a popular alternative therapy being used by practitioners all over the
world. It is being used to manage stress and strengthen well-being, to find new levels of confidence and self-acceptance,
more harmony in family relationships, and a deeper sense of peace and spiritual connectedness (Miles, 2006).
Reiki is a "laying on the hand" energy system that enhances and accelerates our body's
healing process by helping the body to relax, encouraging our body's healing systems to function more effectively.
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This state of relaxation helps the immune system work more efficiently and produces endorphins in
the brain creating a sense of well-being and reducing the sensitivity to pain. Studies show that "a deep state
of relaxation acts through the autonomic nervous system to lower blood pressure and heart rate and to relieve tensions and
anxiety" (as cited in Barnett & Chambers, 1996, p. 5).
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