Healing from Addiction through Reiki

If you are a recovering addict then you may know that any type of treatment that you choose should be as holistic as possible. The more holistic you are able to make your recovery treatments the better because it allows you to clear out your system and improve your health as well. One of the many holistic treatment options that you might want to choose is Reiki. It has been very beneficial to others who have been working on their personal development plan in recovery so hopefully it can help you as well.

What is the practice of Reiki?

For those of you who are unsure of what Reiki is, it is a healing technique that a therapist will use to give their patient energy by touch and this helps to heal the body both physically and emotionally. There are many people who have tried this practice during their recovery and they swear by it so it might be the savior that you have been looking for. If it isn’t right for you then that is alright as well because there are many other options to choose from but there is no harm in giving it a try.

How can Reiki improve your health?

When you are in recovery from your addiction one of the first things that you will be working on is improving your health. Sometimes this can be more difficult than it may seem but there are many holistic methods that can help you to heal faster such as the use of Reiki. Not only can this practice help to improve your health but it can benefit your overall well-being as well.

How can Reiki help with your pain management?

One of the many reasons why many addicts began living an addictive lifestyle in the first place is because they were dealing with some sort or some level of pain. Pain can be such a cruel thing and it really can tear you down in every aspect of your life but only if you let it. If you are now in recovery and you want to be able to manage your pain better then you can use Reiki to help you. The energy that is delivered to your body helps to heal the body so it can relieve pain.

How can Reiki improve your mental clarity?

Another great benefit of using Reiki is that it can improve your mental clarity. When you are in your recovery from addiction improving your mental clarity will make all of the difference. The energy that is transferred into your body through this practice helps to clear your mind and better your focus, hence improve the clarity of your mental state. By doing this you can greatly improve the chances you have of staying clean and sober too.

How can Reiki relieve depression and/or anxiety?

Many recovering addicts have also been diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety. Both of these disorders can tear your life apart. However, now that you are in recovery using holistic methods is what it takes to improve many areas of your life and this includes relieving depression and/or anxiety as well. If you want to feel better, mentally and emotionally, then give Reiki a try. 

How can Reiki improve your self-esteem?

One of the many parts of your personal development plan may be to improve your self-esteem. This can take time and a lot of patience but it can be done, especially if you are trying to do it all alone. Did you know that the practice of Reiki has been said to help recovering addicts improve their self-esteem? It has and you can let it help you as well.

There are many different holistic methods that you can use when you are treating your addiction and/or when you are working on your recovery from that addiction. Reiki is not right for everyone but you will never know if it is right for you or not unless you give it a try. There are many benefits of using this practice during your recovery from an addiction so it is surely worth a shot. Maybe now you can add regular Reiki into your personal development plan too.

- Cara Gilmore

References:

http://ageproofliving.com/health-benefits-reiki-healing/

http://reikirays.com/5552/reiki-and-addiction-2/