Full List of Hospitals That Use Reiki In The US
This article has a link of all hospitals that use Reiki in the US: https://planetmeditate.com/full-list-hospitals-that-use-reiki-us/
Essential Oils and Health
There are many methods by which Essential Oil exposure can occur including inhalation, ingestion, massage, and skin applications. EOs are known for many of their health effects such as their antibacterial, antibiotic, and antiviral properties. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7309671/
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: A Map of the Evidence
We found potential positive effects of aromatherapy for pain in labor/childbirth; blood pressure reduction in those with hypertension; stress, depression, and sleep in patients on hemodialysis; stress in healthy adults; anxiety in perioperative patients undergoing various surgery types; and sleep quality in various populations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551020/#ch1.s1
Heath and wellness meeting notes
Isabelle Fritz, owner of Inspiration Point of WNY/OTRL- Essential Oils reviewed the chemical composition and physiology associated with essential oils.
Medicinal Grade oils are extracted with steam distillation. Citrus oils are extracted with the cold press method.
Essential oils are organic compounds that have a carbon back bone called Terpenes. They are lipid soluble. These two properties allow for the oils to penetrate the cell membrane. Essential oils can penetrate the membranes of bacteria and viruses. Synthetic pharmaceuticals do not have this ability.
Many hospitals use combinations of Essential Oils aromatically to manage anxiety, pain, blood pressure (related to anxiety.)
Jessica Smith Reiki Master, practitioner at Inspiration Point reviewed principles that are involved in using Reiki. She reviewed the history of Reiki and the methods that she uses to move energy throughout the body. She spoke of the multiple smaller chakras that exist throughout the body that she works with. She uses sound bowls to dislodge energetic blockages. She along with another Reiki practitioner emphasized the importance of follow up after a Reiki session on the part of the participant in the recommendation given by the provider. Reiki is currently used in certain hospitals. Reiki is currently implemented in certain hospitals. Its focus is in pre- and post-surgical patients. It also has been utilized in oncology units as well as cardiology units.
Paul Palumbo – Yoga instructor. Paul discussed the physical movements in Yoga as a component of the practice. The main objective of yoga is to connect to higher elements of the soul. Yoga specializing in trauma was discussed. The gods and goddesses from Indians are incorporated into the Yoga practice. Harvard medical school has conducted studies that validated the promotion of healing with breathing techniques and body positioning.
Shawn Lyon, Owner of Sack and Sugar discussed the use of herbs and crystals in his spiritual products. His decision to utilize certain crystals, herbs and other compounds into his products results from extensive research into the individual properties of the compounds and intuitive skills. He uses astrological information when producing and selling his products.
Clare Fritz- MD/PHD program Case Western-Cleveland Clinic- presented strategies to find research information on specific topics relating to health care. She suggests using PUB Med for health-related research. Information on research on Essential Oils, Reiki, Yoga and their health benefits may be able to be found there as well.
Below is a summary of her suggestions when researching information:
- Know the type of study.
- Be mindful of bias.
- Don’t take what is written as fact.
- Check the year that the article was written.
- Journal Strength – impact factor.
General ideas that were discussed at this meeting:
- People receiving any health and wellness services need to take responsibility for follow through of suggestions when receiving services or using products.
- Science and spirituality are connected.
- Coordination of various healing techniques is beneficial for overall well-being.