Spiritual Healing
Historically, it has been difficult to find reliable medical evidence to prove that spiritual healing methods work. Part of the blame for this might lie within the medical community’s general unwillingness to see some of these methods as worthy of research.
There have been many, many studies done on the effectiveness of prayer. These studies have proven that prayer can have a positive effect on someone with a medical problem even if that person didn’t know he or she was being prayed for. In one study, hospital patients who were prayed for were significantly less likely to need antibiotics than the others, less likely to develop pulmonary edema, less likely to need a breathing tube and less likely to die. It was also found that prayer had no barriers – people who prayed inside a lead-lined, locked room in one study still found results significantly higher than the control group.
In another study, it was discovered that prayer worked on non-human objects, as it caused crab grass to grow more quickly than grass that was not prayed for. It was found that prayer could be done miles away from its subject and still be effective. But prayer is a relatively non-controversial form of healing.
So what about one of the more questioned methods? Reiki, a healing technique created in early 20th Century Japan by Mikao Usui, involves a practitioner using his or her hands to direct chi, or “life force,” through the body of the client. Reiki has been known to be somewhat controversial within the medical community but in recent years has begun to show up as a service offered by hospitals, hospices and other medical facilities. Positive outcomes of Reiki have been recorded in some alternative medical journals, claiming that its proven benefits included reduced heart rate, pain, depression and anxiety; increased relaxation and immunity and improved blood pressure. Critics argue that any of these could be a result of a placebo effect.
A 2002 study of Reiki on the effects of depression yielded that the Reiki-treated patients were less depressed than the placebo group. When re-checked a year later, the result stayed the same. In two separate studies (conducted in the United States and Japan), the energy waves that passed through Reiki practitioners’ hands were tested. It was found that the hands emitted a biomagnetic field which pulsated with the same frequencies as brain waves. This, many believe, causes healing throughout the body. If nothing else, spiritual healing serves to offer hope to many people who otherwise might have nothing to hold on to.
Does it work? Maybe. And if so, is it only really a placebo effect? Maybe. But to the ill, it represents another option in a world in which options are sometimes limited. It should be noted that over half of the medical schools in the United States now offer at least one course on spiritual healing and alternative medicines. If you are considering adding a spiritual component to your current medical treatment, be sure to discuss your plans with your doctor. While you may run into some resistance, most doctors are at least somewhat aware of many of these spiritual healing methods, and will generally support your desire to improve your emotional and spiritual well-being. But they will likely urge you to continue with your prescribed course of medical treatment as well. If you find that your doctor refuses to consider that spiritual healing might be a good addition to your overall treatment plan, it may be time to shop around for a health care provider with more modern sensibilities.
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In order to promote self-discovery and personal healing, many people are turning to Kofutu healing. The Kofutu method is based on a series of particular symbols that provide a way for individuals to delve into their inner persona and discover a source for personal growth and healing.
Kofutu healing is not new, at least not in its traditional form. Indeed ancient Egyptians recorded some of the secrets of this healing procedure, but those documents were lost to history. Some practitioners claim that the original concept, along with the Kofutu symbols that are said to provide a gateway to a body’s energy channels, was originally practiced in Atlantis. The practice was said to be lost during the cataclysmic events that caused the destruction of that mythical society.
In contemporary times, the subject was re-invigorated by Frank Homan, a Minnesota man who claimed to be a recipient of this Kofutu knowledge, received through several channeling episodes over a two-year time frame. His influence has helped to spread the Kofutu methodology, and it is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. At its core, Kofutu aims to restore a person’s karma balance; when this occurs, spiritual growth can lead to physical healing. Ultimately, the goal is to allow a person to break free of the karmic process, and live a more integrated and balanced life.
Kofutu is typically divided into three separate methods; touch healing; formula healing; and picture healing. In Kofutu touch healing, the healer must be in physical contact with the person being healed. Kofutu symbols are used to help the person being healed to get in touch with their own personal healing energies, and expand their spiritual awareness. This type of healing helps to rid the body of harmful energies, and restore a balance between body and spirit.
Kofutu touch healing typically involves three separate healing symbols. One symbol puts the healer in touch with the healing energies in the person being healed. The second helps to access the helpful energies in the recipient. The final symbol breaks the connection between the healer and the person being healed. The touch healing system is reported to bring relief from many types of both bodily and emotional pain. If you are interested in becoming a Kofutu healer or instructor, there are many resources available for you. Many practitioners offer training classes and courses, and there are several books on the subject.
The journey to become a Kofutu practitioner is an on-going process, as students progress through the 13 distinct levels of the Kofutu method. Not every practitioner will progress through all 13 levels, and healing can be done at the lower levels of Kofutu energy. Some practitioners even offer their instructions via email or remote learning classes, making it easy to fit this in to your schedule.
The practice of Kofutu is becoming so popular that some day spas even offer the service along with Reiki massage and other holistic and complementary therapies. Sessions average $50 - $75 for an hour, and the therapy is said to foster a deep sense of well being and a feeling of calm and peace. During the session, the customer lays on a standard massage table, while the Kofutu healer connects with the person by placing their hands in the recipient to connect with the person’s energy channels. The symbols are used to facilitate making this connection.
In addition to the Kofutu touch healing, some practitioners offer distance healing, in which the person asking for the healing does not have to be physically present. Check the Internet for Kofutu distance healers; you’ll find a number of choices to help you begin your journey.
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