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Understanding Healing Reactions After Reiki
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Understanding Healing Reactions After Reiki

Reiki is a gentle yet powerful healing practice that helps restore balance and energy flow within the body. However, like any form of healing, it can sometimes trigger unexpected reactions, also known as healing reactions. These are completely normal and actually indicate that the healing process has begun.

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Discovering the Magic of Reiki: What is it and What are the Benefits?
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Discovering the Magic of Reiki: What is it and What are the Benefits?

As a Reiki practitioner, I’m often asked, “What is Reiki?” Reiki is a holistic healing technique that originated in Japan and involves the transfer of energy through gentle touch. The word “Reiki” refers to the universal life force energy that exists within and around all living things. During a session, this energy is channeled through the hands of the practitioner to promote balance and healing in the body, mind, and spirit. Through a series of hand positions on the front and back of the body, as well as the head, Reiki works to restore the natural equilibrium of energy within.

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The Many Benefits of CBD: A Personal Experience
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The Many Benefits of CBD: A Personal Experience

Many people associate the cannabis plant with its psychoactive effects, but there’s another side to it that often goes unnoticed: CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, and it has been gaining popularity for its medicinal benefits.

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Mindfulness for Children: How Mindful Activities Can Reduce Stress and Boost Academic Performance
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Mindfulness for Children: How Mindful Activities Can Reduce Stress and Boost Academic Performance

Education is a topic that affects everyone, especially children. The stress that comes with school and peer pressure can be overwhelming, impacting a child's self-perception and academic performance. That’s why it’s essential to find ways to help children manage stress and promote their well-being. One effective approach is incorporating mindfulness into their daily routines.

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