More Cancer Centers and Doctors Encouraging the Use of Reiki
By Jack Bleeker
April 2010
With groups like the Society of Integrative Oncology, a multi-disciplinary organization of professionals, touting the advantages of complementary cancer treatment and recovery, new methodologies, including Reiki are gaining in popularity. More and more cancer centers and oncologists are beginning to recognize the benefits that these treatments – once dismissed with a snicker by those “in-the-know” – are providing for those who just don’t know where to turn to address issues like the pain and stress associated with cancer and its conventional treatments.
Complementary therapies - not to be confused with “alternative” therapies, which are unproven treatments – have gradually made their way to the forefront of cancer care as well-known oncologists who are lauded experts in their field begin to promote these supportive treatments as a natural part of cancer care. Even the National Institutes of Health operates a National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researching complementary therapies and then recommending proven ones for integration into cancer programs nationwide, including those associated with mesothelioma cancer.
Lately, the ancient form of spiritual healing known as Reiki (pronounced Ray-kee) has earned plenty of attention as a potential complementary therapy for all kinds of cancer, including malignant mesothelioma. Rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, Reiki was “rediscovered” in the early 20th century and became particularly popular in the late 1990s as Reiki Masters began to teach non-Buddhists that life energy flows through all persons, this technique strives to increase the life force energy of a sick individual, therefore helping him achieve better health and happiness.
Like many complementary therapies, Reiki takes a holistic approach – treating mind, body, and spirit – and is safe and natural. Many cancer patients who have tried it note an overall feeling of peace, relaxation, and well-being when the treatment is complete. Totally non-invasive, Reiki therapy involves the laying of hands on the fully-clothed patient by the Reiki practitioner. His/her hands travel through 12 different positions, staying in each place for about 5 minutes for a total of about an hour per treatment. The feeling of invigoration or tranquility results from the fact that Reiki causes the body's molecules to vibrate at a higher intensity, hence, dissolving energy blockages that lead to disharmony and disease, Reiki masters note. This assists in controlling pain, easing stress, or lessening side effects of traditional treatments like chemotherapy, including nausea and other debilitating problems for those battling their mesothelioma prognosis. It is also believed to improve immune function.
With continuous positive reactions from many cancer patients, cancer clinics such as Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center offer Reiki classes for cancer patients, including Sloan Kettering mesothelioma patients on a regular basis as well as in-service classes for their hospital staff. Other well-known hospitals to jump on the Reiki bandwagon include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Columbia Presbyterian, the Yale Center, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. The list continues to grow as patients use tools like the internet to advertise their positive reactions to this ancient healing art, enticing others to give it a try.
Visit Reiki Links for links to mesothelioma cancer, also known as asbestos cancer, patients are using Reiki as palliative relief during cancer treatment, and other links of interest.
References:
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines (http://nccam.nih.gov/)
Society for Integrative Oncology (www.integrativeonc.org
Chemocare.com, http://www.chemocare.com/complementary_medicine.asp)
The International Center for Reiki Training ( www.reiki.org)
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org)
Showing posts with label Indiana Holistic Health Network. Show all posts
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Healing CRANE Newsletter Note - June 2010
Yesterday, I posted a new Healing CRANE Newsletter. Following are a few of the headlines from this issue.
in this issue of the CRANE:
• Medicine After Oil
• CAM in Health Care
• Ten Ways to Prepare for a Post-Oil Society
• Dirty Truth Behind Coal
• Book Review – You Can Attract It
• Autism Resources Directory
• Truth About Vitamins and Supplements
• Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts Workshops
and Classes
• Services and Resources Listing
• First Green Certified Restaurant in Indiana
and more!
Click here for the current Healing CRANE!
The Indiana Holistic Health Network Directory of holistic and alternative practitioners and services in Indiana, nearby Ohio and Kentucky - http://www.indianaholistichealth.net
IN Wellness,
Patricia
in this issue of the CRANE:
• Medicine After Oil
• CAM in Health Care
• Ten Ways to Prepare for a Post-Oil Society
• Dirty Truth Behind Coal
• Book Review – You Can Attract It
• Autism Resources Directory
• Truth About Vitamins and Supplements
• Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts Workshops
and Classes
• Services and Resources Listing
• First Green Certified Restaurant in Indiana
and more!
Click here for the current Healing CRANE!
The Indiana Holistic Health Network Directory of holistic and alternative practitioners and services in Indiana, nearby Ohio and Kentucky - http://www.indianaholistichealth.net
IN Wellness,
Patricia
Thursday, April 22, 2010
AARP Health Care Video
May this note find you well.
A friend forwarded this note from the AARP regarding health care. It gets a YAY from those who have seen it! What do you have to say about this, and health care for all? I definitely believe that our nation’s resources would be better served by using the bulk of funds currently wasted through the expansion of fear destruction and terror for health, reconstruction and education. Then we may begin to see light at the end of the tunnel.
*****************************************************
Dear Readers,
For the last two years, we've gotten the same old song and dance from Wall Street, big banks, and other financial institutions.
Well, we say enough's enough – so today we're releasing a funny and hard-hitting new ad that will help us garner the outrage we need to defeat Wall Street and pass the financial reforms we need. But we need your help to get it seen!
Click here to watch the video and then share it with friends!
Here’s why it's so critical that we get this video seen:
America’s seniors are hurting right now – they've lost retirement savings, homes, jobs and more. And they urgently need the Senate to pass the financial reforms that will protect them. These reforms would rein in banks’ reckless behavior and crack down on the abusive and deceptive practices used by mortgage lenders and credit card companies.
Not surprisingly, the usual suspects on Wall Street have hired an army of lobbyists to storm Capitol Hill and cripple efforts at reform. They want to keep the ridiculous loopholes, the undeserved bonuses, and the lack of honest oversight that many financial predators still enjoy.
It's up to us to fight back.
Watch our new ad and share it with your friends!
Thank you for standing strong against Wall Street’s excesses. With the help of people like you, I know we can secure the reforms that America’s seniors urgently need.
Sincerely,
Barry Jackson
Senior Manager, Grassroots
A friend forwarded this note from the AARP regarding health care. It gets a YAY from those who have seen it! What do you have to say about this, and health care for all? I definitely believe that our nation’s resources would be better served by using the bulk of funds currently wasted through the expansion of fear destruction and terror for health, reconstruction and education. Then we may begin to see light at the end of the tunnel.
*****************************************************
Dear Readers,
For the last two years, we've gotten the same old song and dance from Wall Street, big banks, and other financial institutions.
Well, we say enough's enough – so today we're releasing a funny and hard-hitting new ad that will help us garner the outrage we need to defeat Wall Street and pass the financial reforms we need. But we need your help to get it seen!
Click here to watch the video and then share it with friends!
Here’s why it's so critical that we get this video seen:
America’s seniors are hurting right now – they've lost retirement savings, homes, jobs and more. And they urgently need the Senate to pass the financial reforms that will protect them. These reforms would rein in banks’ reckless behavior and crack down on the abusive and deceptive practices used by mortgage lenders and credit card companies.
Not surprisingly, the usual suspects on Wall Street have hired an army of lobbyists to storm Capitol Hill and cripple efforts at reform. They want to keep the ridiculous loopholes, the undeserved bonuses, and the lack of honest oversight that many financial predators still enjoy.
It's up to us to fight back.
Watch our new ad and share it with your friends!
Thank you for standing strong against Wall Street’s excesses. With the help of people like you, I know we can secure the reforms that America’s seniors urgently need.
Sincerely,
Barry Jackson
Senior Manager, Grassroots
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Directory Updates
Each time I come here, I hope I will return not too far in the future. After months are pulling in to focus on "Simply Healthy" it has now come and gone and things are returning to what is considered norm for the IHHN at this time of year.
What a time it has been. Simply Healthy Fair has come and gone. Each and every person participating contributed in such a way to bring it all together. As always, I am amazed and honored at the generosity of people in my community and the abundance of talents. If you didn't get to be involved and haven't checked out the activities, go to the website and if you are a program organizer, think of the presenters listed in the IHHN directory!
These pages listed below have been updated to reflect participants in this years Simply Healthy Fair, and to include directory submissions that had been waiting to be listed. Take time to check that your submission information is correct.
Speakers, Community Making, Green Shopping, Flower Essences, Naturopath, Publications, Reiki, Weight Management, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Holistic Councilors, Educational Resources, Index Directory, Yoga, Cleansing, Herbalist, Retreats, Permaculture, Garden Resources, Wellness Centers, Massage, Natural Childbirth, Childbirth, Doulas, Psychology, Conflict Resolution, Holistic Consultants, Alternative Herbal, Herbal Resources, Healing Touch, Spiritual Healers, Personal Growth, Intuitive Counselors, Cooking
http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/indexdirectory.htm
What a time it has been. Simply Healthy Fair has come and gone. Each and every person participating contributed in such a way to bring it all together. As always, I am amazed and honored at the generosity of people in my community and the abundance of talents. If you didn't get to be involved and haven't checked out the activities, go to the website and if you are a program organizer, think of the presenters listed in the IHHN directory!
These pages listed below have been updated to reflect participants in this years Simply Healthy Fair, and to include directory submissions that had been waiting to be listed. Take time to check that your submission information is correct.
Speakers, Community Making, Green Shopping, Flower Essences, Naturopath, Publications, Reiki, Weight Management, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Holistic Councilors, Educational Resources, Index Directory, Yoga, Cleansing, Herbalist, Retreats, Permaculture, Garden Resources, Wellness Centers, Massage, Natural Childbirth, Childbirth, Doulas, Psychology, Conflict Resolution, Holistic Consultants, Alternative Herbal, Herbal Resources, Healing Touch, Spiritual Healers, Personal Growth, Intuitive Counselors, Cooking
http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/indexdirectory.htm
Monday, March 16, 2009
Network Note - March
Hello Everyone,
This note is being mailed to the Indiana Holistic Health Network mailing list. I hope this information finds you all well. If the emails and calls received are an indication, the Indiana Holistic Health Network Directory services are in greater demand. Considering current transitions within our local communities, we a growing need for our services. Our strong web presence and community visibility allows those who seek us, to easily find us. In an average week, we gain two new members on the mailing list. There is continual growth within our web cased community network directory. Our resources are expanding, and networking partnerships continualy multiply, to the benefit of us all.
Though you haven’t heard from us for a while, we have been busy determining the best way we can serve you. To that end, attached is our current Network Marketing Plan. We have reduced our Advertising Rates, and revamped the Practitioner and Merchant Pages to make them more appealing to you, as well as more affordable. Most of you who submitted directory listing information have been added, so please check to see if any corrections are necessary. If changes are to be made, submit them via email only.
We also updated Farmer’s Markets, Submissions, the Calendar, a few new resources for Green Building, Green Architecture, and more than fifty other directory resource pages. Please excuse our errors, but if noticed, contact us via email, so corrections to your listings and the web site can be made.
Before submitting information for listing on our calendar, please read our advertising and marketing information to become familiar with the time frame we are working with. We apologize for any messages we cannot share with the network. We will do our best (as time allows) to post announcements for non-profits. We will also, (as time allows) post free community events to the IHHN calendar.
Our updated Advertising page reflects our new rates. A new Healing Crane Newsletter includes information about current opportunities to have free advertising with us. We are open to hearing others you would like us to consider. The Healing Crane includes information about New Wings Project at Middle Way, Buying Local Keeps Communities Alive! Health News - A Few Paper Facts -Book Review - Educating, Counseling and Healing With Nature - Middle Way Cookies - "Share the Love" All Year Round! Reiki Wellness Projects for VETS, Families and Caregivers, and Victims of Domestic Violence Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities " 2008, Hart Rock's Poetry Series and Open-mic at Rachael's, Practitioner Spotlight - *New - Non-Profit Spotlight, Sierra Club Green Pages connection, Children's Book Review - Sustainable Food Sourcing, and More.
We will once again make an effort to post to our blog. Since our newsletter the Healing Crane will be published quarterly (unless we decide to publish special editions), we will strive to post items of interest on a weekly basis (according to time available and volunteers available.
We believe that what each and every one connected to the Indiana Holistic Health Network does is essential to having, developing, and maintaining a healthy sustainable community.
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is just that, a group network. As a community, we are stronger and our voices more easily heard and our services more easily found.
We need your support!
Thank you on behalf of the Indiana Holistic Health Network and the many Volunteers who give generously of their time.
Regards,
Patricia
Patricia C. Coleman
Director
Indiana Holistic Health Network
P.O. Box 8172
Bloomington, IN 47407
http://www.indianahlistichealth.net
http://www.indianaholistichealth.blogspot.com
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is a project of the non-profit Green Dove Network, Inc., a 501C3 under the umbrella organization Center for Sustainable Living.
This note is being mailed to the Indiana Holistic Health Network mailing list. I hope this information finds you all well. If the emails and calls received are an indication, the Indiana Holistic Health Network Directory services are in greater demand. Considering current transitions within our local communities, we a growing need for our services. Our strong web presence and community visibility allows those who seek us, to easily find us. In an average week, we gain two new members on the mailing list. There is continual growth within our web cased community network directory. Our resources are expanding, and networking partnerships continualy multiply, to the benefit of us all.
Though you haven’t heard from us for a while, we have been busy determining the best way we can serve you. To that end, attached is our current Network Marketing Plan. We have reduced our Advertising Rates, and revamped the Practitioner and Merchant Pages to make them more appealing to you, as well as more affordable. Most of you who submitted directory listing information have been added, so please check to see if any corrections are necessary. If changes are to be made, submit them via email only.
We also updated Farmer’s Markets, Submissions, the Calendar, a few new resources for Green Building, Green Architecture, and more than fifty other directory resource pages. Please excuse our errors, but if noticed, contact us via email, so corrections to your listings and the web site can be made.
Before submitting information for listing on our calendar, please read our advertising and marketing information to become familiar with the time frame we are working with. We apologize for any messages we cannot share with the network. We will do our best (as time allows) to post announcements for non-profits. We will also, (as time allows) post free community events to the IHHN calendar.
Our updated Advertising page reflects our new rates. A new Healing Crane Newsletter includes information about current opportunities to have free advertising with us. We are open to hearing others you would like us to consider. The Healing Crane includes information about New Wings Project at Middle Way, Buying Local Keeps Communities Alive! Health News - A Few Paper Facts -Book Review - Educating, Counseling and Healing With Nature - Middle Way Cookies - "Share the Love" All Year Round! Reiki Wellness Projects for VETS, Families and Caregivers, and Victims of Domestic Violence Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities " 2008, Hart Rock's Poetry Series and Open-mic at Rachael's, Practitioner Spotlight - *New - Non-Profit Spotlight, Sierra Club Green Pages connection, Children's Book Review - Sustainable Food Sourcing, and More.
We will once again make an effort to post to our blog. Since our newsletter the Healing Crane will be published quarterly (unless we decide to publish special editions), we will strive to post items of interest on a weekly basis (according to time available and volunteers available.
We believe that what each and every one connected to the Indiana Holistic Health Network does is essential to having, developing, and maintaining a healthy sustainable community.
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is just that, a group network. As a community, we are stronger and our voices more easily heard and our services more easily found.
We need your support!
Thank you on behalf of the Indiana Holistic Health Network and the many Volunteers who give generously of their time.
Regards,
Patricia
Patricia C. Coleman
Director
Indiana Holistic Health Network
P.O. Box 8172
Bloomington, IN 47407
http://www.indianahlistichealth.net
http://www.indianaholistichealth.blogspot.com
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is a project of the non-profit Green Dove Network, Inc., a 501C3 under the umbrella organization Center for Sustainable Living.
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