The effectiveness of reiki and accupressure on insomnia and depression

The aim of the present study was to investigate the combined effect of reiki and acupressure on insomnia and depression in female sufferers. The sample was consisted of 40 female subjects of age group 30-45 years with high scores on symptoms of insomnia and depression. Subjects were randomly selected on the basis of scores of self-developed 'Insomnia Scale' and 'Amritsar Depression Inventory'. The selected subjects were randomly assigned to two groups of experimental (20 Ss) and control group (20 Ss) having more or less equal variance of insomnia and depression scores. The reiki healing and acupressure was applied twice a week for 10 weeks on experimental group. Data was collected before and after the treatment from both groups. Obtained data were analyzed through mean and ANCOVA. The results show that the reiki and acupressure together were significantly effective methods in reducing insomnia and depression symptoms in female sufferers.