Reiki

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	Clinical research does not show reiki to be effective as a treatment for any medical condition, including [[cancer]], [[diabetic neuropathy]], [[anxiety]], or [[depression (mood)\|depression]]. There is no proof of the effectiveness of reiki therapy compared to [[placebo]]. Studies reporting positive effects have had methodological flaws.		Clinical research does not show reiki to be effective as a treatment for any medical condition, including [[cancer]], [[diabetic neuropathy]], [[anxiety]], or [[depression (mood)\|depression]]. There is no proof of the effectiveness of reiki therapy compared to [[placebo]]. Studies reporting positive effects have had methodological flaws.

			It has no plausible mechanism or proven medical benefit, and major medical organizations do not recommend it as a treatment, especially in place of evidence-based care. While generally low-risk, concerns exist that patients might forgo effective treatments. Reiki has no standardized regulation or certification.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==