REIKI FOR STRESS RELIEF

The effects of stress are often evident not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. When stress builds up in our system, it creates a blockage in our energy flow that prevents us from feeling optimism, gratitude, and any positive vibe. Over time, we can easily feel how stress literally robs us of our energy to do the things that bring meaning into our lives.

Causes of Stress

Major changes in life (Grief)

Work pressure

Relationships Issues

Financial Problems

Busy or Hectic Life

Problems with Children or family

Inability to face the reality of situations

Stress affect your Health

Chronic stress can disrupt every organ in your body. It rewires your brain, which results in making you vulnerable to different diseases.

BRAIN: The brain sends a danger signal resulting in high adrenaline levels. Therefore, it makes your senses alert and keeps you on your toes. At the end of the day, you feel tired and exhausted.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Your breathing gets faster, which can result in a panic attack or hyperventilation. If the condition persists, then it will lead to emphysema or asthma.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM: You may feel your muscle getting tensed. You may feel discomfort as your body will lose the flexibility. As you suffer for a long time, it will result in tension headaches or a migraine.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: You can feel your heart beating faster and harder. It increases your blood pressure levels. So, in the long-term, you may get affected by heart diseases, stroke or inflammation of the circulatory system.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: The high cortisol level as a result of stress will always keep you on an edge with high blood sugar production by the liver. Therefore, the fight or flight mode kicks in due to the adrenaline. Therefore, it will result in getting diabetes.

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM: You can experience pain in your stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or heartburn. The long-term effects result in the severe pain, develop acid reflux, or change in the eating habits.

In short, it triggers reproductive, digestive issues and speeds the aging process. Therefore, your risk of getting heart diseases, stroke, and cancer increase exponentially with the weakened immune system.

Preventive Measures

You can up your ante to improve the ability to handle stress. So, you can begin by making few positive changes in your life.

REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Exercise is not only good for your physical health, but also for your mental wellness. The regular physical exertion provides a good distraction from the negative thoughts. Walking, running, dancing etc. offers you a medium to channel your focus and ditch negativity.

CONNECTING WITH OTHERS: Talking face-to-face with your friends or family members can relieve the stress. The communication can trigger hormones to overcome the agitation and insecurity. So, the positive words and thoughts from others can soothe your inner-self.

RELAXATION TECHNIQUE: You can control the influence of stress by learning the relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga or deep breathing. By practicing it regularly, you can increase your ability to stay calm. Subsequently, the reduced stress levels will help you enjoy serenity and happiness.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: Reiki, Acupuncture and healing therapies.

Reiki Brings Back the Balance to our System

Stress invites negative energy to flow freely into our system, and this is why we are so affected in all aspects. We feel tired, we lose our motivation, we feel like we’re in a funk, we’re restless, and we don’t even feel rejuvenated even after sleeping for 10 hours. These effects happen when there’s an imbalance in our energy. Transferring positive energy into our body through a Reiki session can bring back a sense of balance into us. We still need to do what we need to do, but we’re no longer carrying a dreadful feeling that stops us from also enjoying and living life.

Reiki Gives You an Opportunity to Relax

If our body is constantly in fight or flight mode, it can take a toll on our system. When our senses are always on high alert, it’s hard to truly rest and relax. Reiki allows you to escape the busy, loud world for a while so you can rejuvenate and recuperate.

How Many Reiki Sessions Can Support Your Stress Levels?

The amount of Reiki sessions you will be needing depends on the kind of issue you are dealing with. Some stressful factors aren’t as big as the others, and Reiki meetings are designed based on the number of healing sessions you will need to handle the situation on a more positive note, and not let stress get the best of you.

Reiki Brings Back the Balance to our System

Stress invites negative energy to flow freely into our system, and this is why we are so affected in all aspects. We feel tired, we lose our motivation, we feel like we’re in a funk, we’re restless, and we don’t even feel rejuvenated even after sleeping for 10 hours. These effects happen when there’s an imbalance in our energy. Transferring positive energy into our body through a Reiki session can bring back a sense of balance into us. We still need to do what we need to do, but we’re no longer carrying a dreadful feeling that stops us from also enjoying and living life.