If it makes you feel better in any way at all, then it is helpful

If it was be, i wouldnt be able to keep a straight face whilst they were doing the treatment!

I don't really know much about it, but i'll be interested to find out some more about it for you

I don't know anything about it except that 'Nasty' Nick used to do it on Big Brother!

Hope it makes you feel better anyway.

I had this treatment a couple of times, when I used to a member of my local LETS scheme. It involves the manipulation of muscles and worked quite well with my sprained shoulder, after a fashion. Doubt it would shift this cold that's just descended on me, though

Awwwww hun I can't sugest anything but sending you big Huggles

Reiki is a system of healing that was translated from Aramic sandscript (not Arabic!). The main "chosen" head of Reiki is a japenese man called Dr Ysi (sp?). In its truest form Reiki uses the combined energies of the cosmos that all living things are made from. It allows individuals who have been attuned to those energies (a Reiki Healer) to manipulate that energy and direct it in a different way.

Basically it causes the molecules of the cells in the human body to vibrate at a higher rate causing the sensation of heat or extreme cold in the areas requiring treatment. It also allows relaxation (and I always fall asleep when I get Reiki!).

At present there have only been around 12 transcripts that have been translated, apparently there are about another 64 to go. Its predicted that Reiki will become in many years the chosen form of Reiki to cure illnesses as well as ailments.

The reason I know so much is because dear hubby Len is a level 1 Reiki Healer and is long overdue to step up to level 2.

I can highly recommend this - even if it does just relax you. Several courses of treatment may be needed.

When I had back problems while pregnant with Georgia Len gave me Reiki everyday. Its a wierd sensation to explain but the heat coming from Len's hands is extreme yet they feel "normal" to the touch, the pain was reduced and I felt more relaxed. I hardly have any back problems now

Hope you found this useful

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by Sweet-Sange
Awwwww hun I can't sugest anything but sending you big Huggles

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Aaaaiii!! Sympathy! Burn, burns...!

On the subject of treatment, my son has a temperature as well, but is refusing to wear this 'cool strip' contraption we bought. It's 'used' now, hence I'm getting the benefit of it and does help, especially with the pain in my eyes. Wish I new where that gel pack mask was, though...

Coincidentally, my malaise is also preventing me (a valid link ) from fully appreciating 'The Moral Maze' on Radio 4, on which programme they're discussing pragmatism v. principles (and featuring witnesses such as Malcolm Rifkind and Martin Bell), which seems highly relevant to another discussion... I hope I'll feel better for the Saturday repeat.

I think Shiatsu, to get closer to the original subject, is similar to Reiki, unless I'm thinking of the dog... (on reflection, I don't think that dog would be tolerated for long on T21 )

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by Joe
(quotes)
Aaaaiii!! Sympathy! Burn, burns...!

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I was sending then to FG .... don't wanna catch your cold

Oh... Righto!

good luck with it

Hi FG, sorry to hear you are still not feeling 100 %

I wonder if perhaps reflexology would be better, as this is very good for problems with internal organs.

Reiki is wonderful, I have had it on many occasions, and for stress and trauma it is fantastic. I am hoping to get my level 1 as soon as I can afford it. It is mainly 'hands-off' healing, whereas Shiatsu and accupressure are 'hands-on'.

Personally Reflexology would be my recommendation

Hope you feel better soon.
*Hugs*

Reflexology I can recommend too!

I have considered having reiki treatment before, so I'd be interested FG in what happens hon, good luck!

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by Jola
In its truest form Reiki uses the combined energies of the cosmos that all living things are made from. It allows individuals who have been attuned to those energies (a Reiki Healer) to manipulate that energy and direct it in a different way.

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Anyone else thinking "Use The Force Luke" at that point?

I liked acupressure, but then, I'm a more "Hands-On" type of chap anyway