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Ever heard of reiki healing? How the alternative therapy promises to reduce stress and anxiety

Here’s everything you need to know. 

If you’re someone who’s tried alternative therapies like acupuncture or cold water therapy, then you might have heard of – or tried – reiki healing.

Originating from Japan, reiki is a form of energy healing. The alternative medicine sees practitioners use to palm healing or hands-on healing to direct universal energy which, in turn, promises to help alleviate health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and more, boosting relaxation and reducing stress.

In short, it’s an alternative healing method. As with any alternative therapy, it’s important to note here that Reiki is not NHS approved, rather a more holistic approach to health designed to complement your medically-backed medications and so on.

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