Reiki, Meditation & Mindfulness
Referred to as Integrative, Complementary or Alternative Therapy, Treatment or Medicine
What Is Reiki And How Does It Work?
Forbes, By Victoria Clayton. Medically Reviewed, Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, M.D., F.A.C.P., M.Sc., 01/23/23… “Reiki may sound “new age” to some, but it’s anything but new. In fact, it’s a form of energy healing with roots in ancient cultures. Reiki uses what’s known as universal life force energy—ki or qi—to improve people’s lives and ailments.”
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Mindfulness Meditation: A Research-Proven Way To Reduce Stress; Mindfulness meditation can improve both mental and physical health
American Psychological Association, 10/30/19… “People have been meditating for thousands of years, often as part of a spiritual practice. But in more recent years, mindfulness has become a popular way to help people manage their stress and improve their overall well-being — and a wealth of research shows it’s effective. — Psychologists have found that mindfulness meditation changes our brain and biology in positive ways, improving mental and physical health.”
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When Science Meets Mindfulness; Researchers study how it seems to change the brain in depressed patients
The Harvard Gazette, Staff Writer Alvin Powell, 04/09/18… “In 2015, 16.1 million Americans reported experiencing major depression during the previous year, often struggling to function while grappling with crippling darkness and despair.”
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What Is Reiki, And Does It Really Work?
Cleveland Clinic, 08/30/21… “Maybe you’ve heard of reiki but don’t quite know what it is. Maybe you’re considering reiki but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you. Or maybe your doctor has suggested reiki as a form of therapy complementary to your existing medical treatments.”
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How Meditation Could Change The Brain
CNN Health, By Kristen Rogers, 06/13/22… “In a time when traumatic events such as pandemics, shootings and loss seem never-ending, mindfulness can be a tool for feeling capable during periods of uncertainty.”
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Mindfulness Exercises; See how mindfulness helps you live in the moment
Mayo Clinic Staff… “Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.”
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Meditation Just As Effective As Antidepressant Drug At Treating Anxiety: Study
The Hill, By Gianna Melillo, 11/09/22… “The first-of-its-kind trial found mindfulness-based stress reduction was as effective as Lexapro, a common antidepressant, at reducing symptoms of anxiety.”
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Enjoying Nature May Lessen Need For Some Medications, Study Finds
CNN Health, By Sandee LaMotte, 01/17/23… “Going for a walk in a park or along a lake or a tree-lined space may reduce the need for medication for anxiety, asthma, depression, high blood pressure or insomnia, a new study found.”
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Harvard Business Review, By Matthias Birk, 11/20/20… “Developing a sustainable meditation practice is hard. So hard, in fact, that when I start working with executives, most tell me that they’ve tried meditating, but only a very few report having a regular practice. This isn’t because they don’t see benefits. Many say things like, “I noticed a clear difference in how my day went when I started it with meditation — I would be more focused and less likely to get sidetracked.” Or, “On days I practice meditation, stresses would more easily flow off me.”
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The Benefits Of Meditation; MIT and Harvard neuroscientists explain why the practice helps tune out distractions and relieve pain
MIT News/Massachusetts Institute of Technology, By Anne Trafton, 05/05/11… “Studies have shown that meditating regularly can help relieve symptoms in people who suffer from chronic pain, but the neural mechanisms underlying the relief were unclear. Now, MIT and Harvard researchers have found a possible explanation for this phenomenon.”
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Integrative Medicine And Health
Mayo Clinic Staff… “Mayo Clinic Integrative Medicine and Health offers services for your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health and well-being.”
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What Meditation Can Do For Your Mind, Mood, And Health
Harvard Health Publishing/Harvard Medical School, 07/16/14… “Taking a few minutes to focus your mind each day can reduce stress, pain, depression, and more.”
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