As we age, our bodies struggle with daily tasks and life is not always as good as we would like it to be. The aches and pains in our joints and muscles, the cuts that heal slowly and the unsightly bruises detract in varying degrees from the enjoyment of our old age. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. With regular Reiki treatments, these annoying and annoying discomforts can be reduced, minimized and, in many cases, completely relieved.
People all over the world, young and old, have benefited from Reiki to relieve stress, painful injuries, alleviate the ravages of illness, and physical, emotional, and mental conditions. Unfortunately, not all older people know how much Reiki can help them.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an ancient, gentle and practical therapy that connects us with the universal life force energy that science confirms that surrounds each person and all other living beings. A Reiki practitioner is not a healer himself, but is trained to channel this energy to those in need through the use of his hands.
Most older people rely solely on traditional medicine. Reiki is not an alternative to this drug. Works with doctors and other health care providers for follow-up treatment. Reiki is loving, gentle, and practical. It is specifically designed to reduce stress and remove energy blockages from the system. After all, we are mostly energy and, like other systems, we sometimes “screw up”. Reiki calls this “energy blocking”, preventing the normal flow of energy in and out of our bodies.
Practical Reiki Healing
Increasingly, people of all ages are experiencing and benefiting from Reiki touch (or no-touch, as Reiki is just as effective with the practitioner’s hands a few inches above the body as it is placed directly on it). Often it takes just one session to begin to feel the difference. Even people who have undergone major surgery or chemotherapy often experience shortened recovery time and pain relief after Reiki therapy. Because Reiki is as effective as not intervening, people who are sensitive to other people’s touch due to neurological or other disorders can also benefit from Reiki.
Reiki creates an atmosphere specifically designed to encourage relaxation through the use of soft music, lighting, and a comfortable environment. Older people find this especially attractive. Falling asleep during a session is quite normal and does not have any adverse effect on the result, in fact, quite the opposite. If it helps you relax and accept the treatment, then enjoy the nap.
Most older people who receive Reiki treatments often experience immediate relief from their symptoms. In others, it could take a few days to manifest. Just as medicine does not work the same way for everyone, a small percentage of people indicate that they see no change. However, many times, family and friends say that they have noticed positive physical or mental differences.
Reiki works best when the person receiving the treatment believes in the benefits of energy healing. Understanding how Reiki works and believing in its healing power goes a long way in accepting it and benefiting from the energy transfer that is channeled through the Reiki practitioner. Older people can sometimes be skeptical about Reiki because it is a new age treatment rather than the traditional ones they are used to. Because of this, a shorter session might be recommended to begin with. This would be followed with more Reiki education by reading how Reiki has helped others and then leading to a full treatment an hour later.
Reiki, the elderly and everyday life
Most of the older people I know have stiff joints and muscles, aches, pains, circulation problems, and neurological disorders. Reiki can often soothe them and help older people enjoy their golden years a little more. Older people generally adopt Reiki quickly because it provides the relief they seek. It helps to alleviate their pain and discomfort and gives them a better ability to use their joints and muscles without fear of pain … which in turn can help with such common situations as falls.
As I noted earlier, Reiki helps most people, especially older people, recover faster from surgery and injuries. Do you remember when you were a kid and you got hurt? The first thing your mom did was put her hand on the injured area and she probably kissed it better as well. That is Reiki!
Reiki treatment can also alleviate other common problems among older people: breathing problems, decreased energy and activity levels; Reiki can correct them, and usually can also bring a generally rejuvenated mental capacity.
A common irritation for many older people is dry, itchy skin. This can be due to various causes. Reiki can also help provide relief here.
Insomnia is another common complaint from older people that Reiki can deal with. Reiki is so calming and relaxing that with a little training in Reiki self-healing, anyone suffering from insomnia can learn to get a good night’s sleep.
Too many older people are unable to enjoy their retirement years due to health problems, be it physical, chronic illness or mental illness, such as depression, memory loss and forgetfulness, Alzheimer’s or dementia. With Reiki care, older people have a much better chance of enjoying their lives more.
Dementia is a debilitating disease that robs people of their memories and, in advanced cases, they often do not even recognize their own family. Sad! But very often, Reiki has the ability to reach these people suffering from dementia through its gentle treatment.
A study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) reported that Reiki has the ability to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, all of which affect older people with dementia. In fact, Reiki is making such wonderful advances in the world of Western medicine that it is now available in the United States through some 900 hospitals.
Reiki improves the quality of life of the elderly
Older people often have to constantly deal with memory loss, the decreased ability to function normally; muscle aches, joint and chronic pain, disabilities, uncomfortable and embarrassing disorders such as incontinence or the ability to do things for themselves; ongoing doctor visits, morning and evening medications, and so many other things that keep them from enjoying what their happy retirement years are supposed to be. Thank God Reiki is available to help ease those pains and bring some relaxation and enjoyment into the lives of our elderly. Reiki can really make a difference by decreasing your level of pain, suffering, and illness while increasing your energy flow and, in turn, your ability to function better; return enjoyment to their lives and generally improve their health, safety and well-being.
Reiki as a pain reliever
In a research study conducted by the US government, it was concluded that Reiki can help reduce pain and the need for pain relievers in people about to undergo a medical procedure.
Reiki as a complement to traditional medicine
Reiki is not a substitute for traditional medicine and medical care. It acts as a complementary therapy and works with doctors and other health care providers. It has been shown to have beneficial effects on patients, speed up the healing process and return the patient to full health faster. Sometimes Reiki even works when other types of treatment don’t.
Reiki and major diseases
Reiki is also proving helpful in relieving pain for people with major illnesses, such as heart surgery and cancer. Chemotherapy patients often experience reduced levels of pain when they add Reiki therapy in addition to their normal recovery routine.
The benefits of Reiki therapy for people in general, especially the elderly, are being recognized throughout the medical profession. As noted above, Reiki therapy is now available in 900 hospitals in the US and is growing rapidly as more and more people begin to understand how valuable Reiki can be in treating most illnesses. and ailments. Why? Because Reiki has proven to be an excellent complement or complement to traditional medical treatment. Reiki works, and it can work for you!
