Healing touch is an energy based therapy with the intention to balance out the recipient's energy field. The healing touch practitioner uses light touch and specific hand placement.
People use healing touch for conditions such as cancer, dementia, recent surgery, pain, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Is It Effective?
There is interest in using healing touch for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Is it Safe?
It is not known how healing touch works. In theory, the relaxation response might help people to self-heal.
Healing touch is LIKELY SAFE when performed correctly and for a short period of time. Healing touch has not been linked with any side effects.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if healing touch is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. However, there is no reason to suspect safety issues when used appropriately.
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
The appropriate or safe use of healing touch depends on several factors such as the condition being treated or the person administering the treatment. Be sure to seek and follow relevant directions from your physician or other healthcare professional before using this treatment.
Bioenergy Healing, Biofield Therapy, Energy Healing, Energy Work, HT, Spiritual Healing, Therapeutic Touch, Touch Therapy.
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