Science Daily wrote:
In a detailed review of 66 clinical studies looking at biofield therapies in different patient populations with a range of ailments, Jain and Mills examine the strength of the evidence for the efficacy of these complementary therapies. They show that overall, published work on biofield therapies is of average quality -- in scientific terms.

Bearing that in mind, they find strong evidence that biofield therapies reduce pain intensity in free-living populations, and moderate evidence that they are effective at lowering pain in hospitalized patients as well as in patients with cancer.

There is also moderate evidence that these therapies ease agitated behaviors in dementia and moderate evidence that they reduce anxiety in hospitalized patients. There is inconclusive evidence for the efficacy of biofield therapies on symptoms of fatigue and quality of life in cancer patients, as well as for overall pain reduction, and anxiety management in cardiovascular patients.

The authors conclude that there is a strong need for further high-quality studies and suggest specific areas for further research. They add: "In order to better inform patients of the potential benefits or non-benefits of these biofield-based interventions, clinicians and scientists within behavioral medicine should familiarize themselves with current theory, practice and research of such techniques."

Shakti ~ Rising wrote:I sent an email to Rick Strassman today ( author of DMT Spirit Molecule) asking him if he had carried out any research into the effects of Reiki and Reiki attunements on the brain.... he replied saying he hadn't but its something he may consider for future study and research, in particular the biology of Reiki....

as a reiki practitioner myself and knowing the extreme sift in consiousness and spiritual awareness that takes place as a result of a Reiki attunement......I would be willing and absolutely enthralled by any study and research into this area....