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By Heather McCutcheon
Reiki and
A staggering number of American veterans are
coming home from service with pos raumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). According to the US Department
of Veterans Aff airs (VA), 228,875 of those who served
in Iraq and Afghanistan have been diagnosed with
the debilitating condition, and new cases are being
recognized every day.
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Practitioners from a variety
of healing modalities feel called to help ease their
burden and are increasingly being sought out by
individuals, service groups, and the VA itself. Reiki is
one of the modalities receiving increased a ention,
as it can alleviate symptoms for the affl icted and
help ease the stranglehold PTSD has on their lives.
PTSD
Reiki and
PTSD
Easing the Burdens of War
A Salute to
Those Who Serve
