Reiki Research

Evidence is gradually being amassed in support and proof the complementary practice of Reiki is beneficial to overall quality of life. Regardless of limited resources being allocated for this type of research, the results of studies have demonstrated Reik’s positive effects in stress reduction impacting heart rate and blood pressure.

The following are some examples of studies addressing some very important points about Reiki’s benefits.

PubMed

Articles about Reiki on PubMed are growing in numbers, so that is a testimonial to Reiki’s well-deserved growth in popularity. A simple search of the word “Reiki” will yield many results. Here are some studies giving validation to the claims being made about Reiki as an effective alternative medicine therapy.

1. 2022 Sham Reiki practitioners

   Study of difference between true and fake Reiki practitioners.

   Prior to undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy, patients who received Reiki before the procedure showed lower stress and anxiety and had increased comfort level.

2. pilepsy – Sleep and quality of Life

   Patients in the Reiki group had better and longer sleep time with ewer sleep disturbances than those who didn’t receive Reiki.

3. 2024 Power of Reiki and effects of Reiki on bone marrow transplantation

   Significant improvement in pain reduction. Better bio-chemical parameters, i.e., blood. Conclusion of this study—Reiki was effective in pain control and enhancement of immune system response.

   Small and limited 21 people on each side of the study.)

Reiki & Stress in Care Professionals

The effect of Reiki on work-related stress of the registered nurse

The conclusion of this study showed the benefit of educating nurses in Reiki to decrease work-related stress.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20699431/

The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure

Administering Reiki produced immediate and statistically significant improvements in diastolic blood pressure and sIgA concentration in nurses with Burnout Syndrome.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22030577/

Complementary and Integrative Therapies for the Management of Stress, Anxiety, Fatigue and Burnout in Nurses and Health Care Workers

The Quality Improvement Project o was designed to evaluate and assess complementary and integrative therapies in reducing stress and related illnesses in health care workers in hospital settings.

Reiki proved to be an effective stress reducer bringing relief and relaxation.

https://iarp.org/complementary-and-integrative-therapies-for-the-management-of-stress-anxiety-fatigue-and-burnout-in-nurses-and-health-care-workers/

Reiki's Positive Impact on Health

The effect of Reiki on blood hypertension

Reiki proved to be a positive complementary therapy to control hypertension.

https://www.scielo.br/j/ape/a/MYQ6Yh6V34QSqyRcKRYdBkQ/?format=html&lang=en

Reiki & Cancer Research

While a call for more research has been made, studies’ authors surmised Reiki could help with pain and anxiety.

https://iarp.org/reiki-and-cancer-research/

Reiki in British Columbia, Canada Hospitals

Reiki has proven to reduce anxiety among patients, enhance relaxation, and improve the quality of sleep.

https://iarp.org/reiki-in-british-columbia-hospitals-and-vancouver-medical-settings/

Reduced Heart Rate in Stressed Rats

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18435597/

Baldwin et al, 2008 – Administering Reiki to stressed and unstressed rats helped reduce their heart rate supporting Reiki's use as stress reducer in humans.

We leave it up to you, to do your own research if you’re not quite sure or receptive to the idea of Reiki being an effective complementary treatment that can help with a number of health issues.