The Internet, television and other news sources signal the emergence of new protocols for the treatment of diseases. These diseases range from Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, MS, to Parkinson's. Inside this scream there is almost a condemnation of pharmaceuticals and praise for other approaches. The goal here is not to list these approaches or specifically discuss them all. One of many needs attention.
There are many shamanic healers and practitioners in the United States. Dozens of organizations offering advice, membership, seminars and certification abound. A convex golden mine illuminates the horizon of possible candidates for healing.
At this stage, it is useful to identify shamanism. There is no need to track the etymological history of the word. Shamanism is not a cult or a religion, although there is a lot of evidence that testifies to the belief in divine power circling the universe. Shamanism is an ancient form of healing. The shaman, despite some attempt to designate them as a priest, is simply a healer, that is, one who knows the means of protection for certain physical problems.
One of several significant signs that distinguish the shaman from the doctor is the recognition that the disease can be not just physical, but emotional. Treating the entire patient is a 40,000-year approach that is captured in the 21st century. Another difference between a shaman and a modern physicist is the division of reality into three spheres: upper, middle and lower. And this leads to a third difference: the shaman uses spiritual guides when he or she tries a client.
The shaman has a wide knowledge of herbs; whereas the modern doctor has a depth in regards to which drugs to use. The shaman is based on nature, and the doctor is most likely chemically based on art. There is a healthy movement to make more “drugs” natural, based on what is praiseworthy from some generations.
The underlying problem arises from deftly dressed advertising or evidence praising the wonderful healing miracle of the shaman. Whenever a practitioner offers “treatment,” be very careful. If you have pain on your side, the shaman may not know that it is appendicitis, dyspepsia, blocked intestines, or cancer. Accepting shamanic healing as an alternative to modern medicine is a serious mistake. And the pun is not intended.
The alternative leaves an unpleasant taste. This means that there is a better way, and this may not be the case. Supportive and interlacing medicine offers treatment along with modern medical practices.
