Post treatment and healing responses
To get the most from your Reiki treatment, it is advisable to rest in the hours following the session. To help your body eliminate toxins, make sure to drink plenty of filtered water and/or herbal teas to stay well hydrated. Rest and hydration will give your system the opportunity to consolidate your experience and to heal.
If you are taking prescription medications it is important to monitor symptoms and reactions and do not adjust dosages without consulting your GP/professional health care provider. Do not increase fluid intake if you are on restrictions unless advice has been sought from the practitioner who initiated the restrictions.
While most Reiki sessions engender feelings of relaxation and peace, occasionally uncomfortable symptoms, or healing responses occur following a session. These unpleasant symptoms are a positive sign that the body is using the Reiki to heal.
Symptoms may include but are not limited to: fever, sweats, headaches, emotional responses, short term vomiting or diarrhea. The symptoms usually resolve naturally within hours with rest, adequate hydration and by avoiding where possible the use of painkillers.
If symptoms have not resolved in two to three days or you are finding it difficult to manage the discomfort, it is important to seek guidance from your GP or other professional healthcare provider.
Reiki in and of itself will not make a person ill however it may indicate that further investigation is required, and a clinical diagnosis may be warranted.