Recent surveys show that more than half of all Americans use some form of complementary or alternative therapy to enhance their healing or maintain their health.

 

Research has shown that relaxation techniques such as Acupuncture, ART for Healing, Guided Imagery, Imagery for Surgery, Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Touch, and Reiki help to decrease anxiety, strengthen the immune system, diminish pain, and accelerate healing. 

 

While we often focus on the physical aspects of healing, we are learning that healing incorporates the mind, body, and spirit.

 

When mind-body techniques are used, benefits are often experienced on all three levels and there is often a greater sense of participating in the healing process.

 

For more information regarding Integrative Medicine, browse the pages on our Web site, or contact Integrative Medicine at Hartford Hospital at (860) 545-4444 or email us at iTherapy@harthosp.org.