What is the mind-body connection?
Our bodies respond to the way we think, feel and act. Recent mind-body research shows that significant perceived stress directly impacts normal functioning of the immune system. Q) How does Reiki treat this connection? Reiki can strengthen the immune system by reducing the effects of perceived stress on mood. Reiki alters mood by inducing the body’s natural relaxation response, which physiologically “turns off” stress hormone production. Q) What is Biofield Medicine? According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Biofield Medicine is based on the concept that human beings are infused with a subtle form of energy. Practitioners of Biofield Medicine believe that illness results from disturbances of these subtle energies. NCCAM reports that Reiki is the most popular Biofield Medicine being used today. Q) What is Intuition? Intuition is a universal gift that can guide us through the obstacles of life. By learning how to listen for and follow this guidance, we