Reiki is one of these alternative healing techniques that pop up from time to time and claim to establish forms of healing that are radically different from those of Western medicine and even science in general. The foundation of reiki, in particular, is based on an alleged ancient technique of Japanese origin through which diseases can be cured by applying hands to the affected area. However, this method has managed to transcend minority circles to become so popular that some hospitals even assign specific sections for such purposes.
Reiki as a healing method: truth or myth?
The method of reiki -a word that in Japanese means ‘universal energy’-, consists of developing a channeling of energy sources external to our organism towards ourselves or towards other people through the imposition of hands. The fundamental objective is both to achieve the cure of pathologies and the healing of negative emotions such as anxiety, lack of motivation or depression. Like acupuncture, part of the thesis that all human beings are made of energy. When it is blocked, diseases occur. These statements that, a priori, may appear esoteric are supported by a certain part of the scientific community, although they also cause many discussions about their authenticity.
For obvious reasons, there are also specific Reiki techniques that are used to cure illnesses such as headaches. These, as we know, can occur as a result of numerous causes that do not necessarily have a physical origin. To heal them through this Japanese method, the basic recommendation is to lay hands on the temples, forehead, and back of the head. After a few minutes, always according to reiki experts, enough relaxation will be achieved to overcome the ailment.
As established by the very foundations of reiki, it is not a special gift acquired from birth but, a priori, it is a tool that can be used by anyone. Therefore, it is possible to learn and apply it to cure our own diseases. As always, in these cases, it is possible that its use only results in a placebo effect, so the best thing to do, whenever you suffer from a disease related to the head, is to see your family doctor.