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The Science Behind Reiki
The Science Behind Reiki
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What Happens in a Treatment?
Independent research by Dr. Robert Becker and Dr. John Zimmerman during the 1980's investigated what
happens while people practice therapies like Reiki. They found that not only do the brain wave patterns of
practitioner and receiver become synchronised in the alpha state, characteristic of deep relaxation and
meditation, but they pulse in unison with the earth's magnetic field, known as the Schuman Resonance.
During these moments, the biomagnetic field of the practitioners' hands is at least 1000 times greater than
normal, and not as a result of internal body current. Toni Bunnell (1997) suggests that the linking of energy
fields between practitioner and earth allows the practitioner to draw on the 'infinite energy source' or 'universal
energy field' via the Schuman Resonance. Prof. Paul Davies and Dr. John Gribben in The Matter Myth
(1991), discuss the quantum physics view of a 'living universe' in which everything is connected in a 'living web
of interdependence'. All of this supports the subjective experience of 'oneness' and 'expanded
consciousness' related by those who regularly receive or self-treat with Reiki.
Zimmerman (1990) in the USA and Seto (1992) in Japan further investigated the large pulsating biomagnetic
field that is emitted from the hands of energy practitioners while they work. They discovered that the pulses
are in the same frequencies as brain waves, and sweep up and down from 0.3 - 30 Hz, focusing mostly in 7 - 8
Hz, alpha state. Independent medical research has shown that this range of frequencies will stimulate healing
in the body, with specific frequencies being suitable for different tissues. For example, 2 Hz encourages nerve
regeneration, 7Hz bone growth, 10Hz ligament mending, and 15 Hz capillary formation. Physiotherapy
equipment based on these principles has been designed to aid soft tissue regeneration, and ultra sound
technology is commonly used to clear clogged arteries and disintegrate kidney stones. Also, it has been
known for many years that placing an electrical coil around a fracture that refuses to mend will stimulate bone
growth and repair.
Becker explains that 'brain waves' are not confined to the brain but travel throughout the body via the
perineural system, the sheaths of connective tissue surrounding all nerves. During treatment, these waves
begin as relatively weak pulses in the thalamus of the practitioner's brain, and gather cumulative strength as
they flow to the peripheral nerves of the body including the hands. The same effect is mirrored in the person
receiving treatment, and Becker suggests that it is this system more than any other, that regulates injury
repair and system rebalance. This highlights one of the special features of Reiki (and similar therapies) - that
both practitioner and client receive the benefits of a treatment, which makes it very efficient.
It is interesting to note that Dr. Becker carried out his study on world-wide array of cross-cultural subjects, and
no matter what their belief systems or customs, or how opposed to each other their customs were, all tested
the same. Part of Reiki's growing popularity is that it does not impose a set of beliefs, and can therefore be
used by people of any background and faith, or none at all. This neutrality makes it particularly appropriate to
a medical or prison setting.
Author: Tamisha Sabrina - UK Reiki Federation
Comment from Susan Anderson:
What really drew my attention to this article was that the study was conducted by Dr. Robert Becker, one of
the leading authorities on topics related to geopathic stress and EMFs. Just this week I received the book I
ordered by Dr. Becker entitled The Body Electric, which had been on my list for a few years, but I neglected to
get around to it. Since this is my 3rd encounter with Dr. Robert Becker's work in less than one week, I guess I
need to pay attention to the message the universe is sending and get moving on reading the book.
I find the information in this article fascinating!
Source
What Happens in a Treatment?
Independent research by Dr. Robert Becker and Dr. John Zimmerman during the 1980's investigated what
happens while people practice therapies like Reiki. They found that not only do the brain wave patterns of
practitioner and receiver become synchronised in the alpha state, characteristic of deep relaxation and
meditation, but they pulse in unison with the earth's magnetic field, known as the Schuman Resonance.
During these moments, the biomagnetic field of the practitioners' hands is at least 1000 times greater than
normal, and not as a result of internal body current. Toni Bunnell (1997) suggests that the linking of energy
fields between practitioner and earth allows the practitioner to draw on the 'infinite energy source' or 'universal
energy field' via the Schuman Resonance. Prof. Paul Davies and Dr. John Gribben in The Matter Myth
(1991), discuss the quantum physics view of a 'living universe' in which everything is connected in a 'living web
of interdependence'. All of this supports the subjective experience of 'oneness' and 'expanded
consciousness' related by those who regularly receive or self-treat with Reiki.
Zimmerman (1990) in the USA and Seto (1992) in Japan further investigated the large pulsating biomagnetic
field that is emitted from the hands of energy practitioners while they work. They discovered that the pulses
are in the same frequencies as brain waves, and sweep up and down from 0.3 - 30 Hz, focusing mostly in 7 - 8
Hz, alpha state. Independent medical research has shown that this range of frequencies will stimulate healing
in the body, with specific frequencies being suitable for different tissues. For example, 2 Hz encourages nerve
regeneration, 7Hz bone growth, 10Hz ligament mending, and 15 Hz capillary formation. Physiotherapy
equipment based on these principles has been designed to aid soft tissue regeneration, and ultra sound
technology is commonly used to clear clogged arteries and disintegrate kidney stones. Also, it has been
known for many years that placing an electrical coil around a fracture that refuses to mend will stimulate bone
growth and repair.
Becker explains that 'brain waves' are not confined to the brain but travel throughout the body via the
perineural system, the sheaths of connective tissue surrounding all nerves. During treatment, these waves
begin as relatively weak pulses in the thalamus of the practitioner's brain, and gather cumulative strength as
they flow to the peripheral nerves of the body including the hands. The same effect is mirrored in the person
receiving treatment, and Becker suggests that it is this system more than any other, that regulates injury
repair and system rebalance. This highlights one of the special features of Reiki (and similar therapies) - that
both practitioner and client receive the benefits of a treatment, which makes it very efficient.
It is interesting to note that Dr. Becker carried out his study on world-wide array of cross-cultural subjects, and
no matter what their belief systems or customs, or how opposed to each other their customs were, all tested
the same. Part of Reiki's growing popularity is that it does not impose a set of beliefs, and can therefore be
used by people of any background and faith, or none at all. This neutrality makes it particularly appropriate to
a medical or prison setting.
Author: Tamisha Sabrina - UK Reiki Federation
Comment from Susan Anderson:
What really drew my attention to this article was that the study was conducted by Dr. Robert Becker, one of
the leading authorities on topics related to geopathic stress and EMFs. Just this week I received the book I
ordered by Dr. Becker entitled The Body Electric, which had been on my list for a few years, but I neglected to
get around to it. Since this is my 3rd encounter with Dr. Robert Becker's work in less than one week, I guess I
need to pay attention to the message the universe is sending and get moving on reading the book.
I find the information in this article fascinating!