Biofield or energy-based therapies are included under the designation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine of the National Institutes of Health.

Physiologically, these therapies constitute a non-invasive approach and appear to affect the autonomic nervous system, reflecting a greater parasympathetic tone and decreased sympathetic activation (1).Some studies suggest that biofield healing may decrease stress and enhance immune function (2,3).

Biofield therapies, such as Reiki or Reconnective Healing (4) do appear to be useful for reducing pain and anxiety in various patient populations.

Biofield therapies such as Reconnective Healing, Magnified Healing and Reiki, increment harmony, relaxation and support in reduction of anxiety and stress and rising mood(15).

Complementary therapies are safe and provide excellent results in reducing anxiety, rising mood, and cultivating mental health and wellness(5,9).

Biofield therapies are being considered secure and gentle, contributing to balance mind and body(6,14).

Energy Medicine (EM) is being investigated and promising results are emerging in studies where the successful implementation of EM is being delivered for patients opened and interested in these therapies(16).

Complementary therapies are increasingly growing and being recommended, integrated and offered by some of the most prestigious hospitals(8,9,10,11,12). Due to its acceptance and popularity in society, some complementary therapies are being reimbursed by insurance companies. Some traditional medical schools, including 74 North American medical institutions in the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, provide education about integrative medicine and therapies.

It’s really important to take a wider approach to what Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine mean, to know the differences(7).

Distant healing has been object of analysis. We would like to highlight a publication that mentions several studies involving 23 trials showing that  approximately a 57% of them had a positive treatment effect, suggesting the importance of further studies on  the efficacy of any form of distant healing as a complementary treatment(1). This is insightful and mind opener, and a possibility to be considered: getting access to resources offered and delivered by trained practitioners who can contribute positively to our balance and quality of life in different areas.

At International Therapy Institute this modality is supported and delivered to provide you access to healing  frequencies from the comfort of your selected place(17).