Many of us are looking for natural methods for treating ailments today. Faced with a barrage of conflicting reports in the media regarding estrogen therapy and an epidemic of cancer in certain regional areas, it is reasonable for people to be looking for therapies to complement their allopathic care.
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is one such alternative. Reiki is a very unusual, non-invasive healing modality which helps to balance the human energy system and assist the body in repairing itself. It is extremely effective in helping to maintain health and prevent injury. Similar to ancient "laying-on" of hands, the technique/treatment is a very relaxing experience. The Reiki practitioner places his hands in various patterns on the body designed to treat the major organs of the body. The client experiences pleasant warmth from the practitioner's hands. Most clients fall asleep and feel refreshed following the treatment. Some experience relief immediately; others find that within a week or month (sometimes after they have "discounted" the validity of the treatment) their symptoms have diminished or disappeared. Some conditions can be successfully healed in one or two treatments; other more serious conditions such as arthritis or endometriosis require an extended period of treatment often in conjunction with other healing modalities. Reiki is never to be considered a "miracle" approach; rather, Reiki should be thought of as complementing other forms of treatment.
The word Reiki itself means "universal life energy" and the technique originated in Japan when a scholar Mikao Usui set about to learn more about healing as mentioned in the ancient texts. His studies took him to many countries including the United States. He eventually began to study ancient Buddhist scriptures and after a prolonged retreat discovered he had the ability to heal. The capacity eventually was passed to Hawayo Takata who brought the technique to the United States via Hawaii. Takata eventually passed the ability to 22 Reiki "Masters" in the United States who have in turn brought Reiki to thousands of individuals worldwide.
Many complaints of climacteric women are a result of hormones running amok; dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), premature menopause, premenstrual migraines (progesterone levels too low or estrogen levels too high), hot flashes, and the emotional roller-coaster women experience.
Since Reiki is known to help balance the various systems of the body, the hormonal level of the body would be affected as well. Specifically, it has been observed that over a period of time Reiki has normalized menstrual cycles, reduced cramping, helped with migraines, and lessened the frequency and intensity of "hot flashes". The efficacy of Reiki seems to be in its ability to bring all systems of the body into balance maximizing the natural ability of the body to heal itself.
To utilize Reiki for your problem, you could receive Reiki treatments until symptoms disappear, take a Reiki 1 workshop to learn self-treatment, or combine both approaches, which many people do. Reiki is being accepted in hospitals and clinics and requested by patients as a pre and post-operative adjunct procedure. In her book, Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster, Peggy Huddleston recommends the use of Reiki.
Connecting with a Reiki practitioner can be as simple as contacting the Reiki Alliance, P.O. Box 41, Cataldo, ID 83810, telephone # 208-783-3535, fax # 208-783-4848 or email: ReikiAlliance@compuserve.com.
Disclaimer - Menopause-Online is not intended as medical advice. Its intent is solely informational and educational. The information is not a substitute for talking with your health professional.
