Healing can be used to treat all kinds of conditions and illnesses and it is generally accepted that it can trigger feelings of wellbeing and calm - which can be beneficial to both patient and carer. In a survey conducted by the Parkinson’s Disease Society (UK) in 1998, 80% of people who tried healing said that it had helped them, although the benefits tended to be psychological rather than physical.
Whilst it is unlikely that healing will provide a cure for all complaints, it can provide a positive energy that may help to combat the feelings of negativity that are so often overwhelming. The sense of calm and soothing that healing brings can also help allay feelings of depression. Some practitioners also claim healing has been successfully used for pain relief, skin problems, stress management and insomnia.
