Bouchard's nodes are hard, bony outgrowths or gelatinous cysts on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the middle joints of fingers or toes.) They are a sign of osteoarthritis.Seen commonly in osteoarthritis, they are caused by formation of calcific spurs of the articular (joint) cartilage.ouchard's nodes are hard, bony outgrowths or gelatinous cysts on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the middle joints of fingers or toes.) They are a sign of osteoarthritis.
Satori is a term for âenlightenmentâ in Japanese Zen Buddhist tradition. The word literally means âunderstanding.â While it translates as a flash of sudden awareness or individual enlightenment, it can simultaneously be considered âthe first stepâ or embarkation toward nirvana.
Reiki (/ËreÉªkiË/) is a form of alternative medicine developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. Since its beginning in Japan, Reiki has been adapted across varying cultural traditions. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing or hands-on-healing.Through the use of this technique, practitioners believe that they are transferring universal energy through the palms of the practitioner, which they believe encourages healing. Reiki is considered pseudoscience.t uses a technique commonly called palm healing or hands-on-healing. Through the use of this technique, practitioners believe that they are transferring universal energy through the palms of the practitioner, which they believe encourages healing. Reiki is considered pseudoscience.