I can't think of too many things more stressful than a colonoscopy. First the preparation of the enemas and nasty laxative drinks, then the discomfort of the procedure, and finally the stress of waiting for results. Luckily for people like me, a new pilot study shows reiki may reduce colonoscopy patients' anxiety and need for post-procedure pain medication.
Although the experimental group patients had more symptoms, they did not require additional pain medication during the procedure, suggesting that: anxious people may benefit from an adjunctive therapy; anxiety and pain are decreased by reiki therapy for patients undergoing colonoscopy; and additional intraprocedure ...
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