HELP!, need ideas :)

[Thorferrer]

hi all,
I'm working on a paper of alternative healing and I was thinking that maybe one of the things covered could be the need / importance to be strong in one's beliefs, as the belief system that a person holds is the looking glass that everything that the person encounters is seen through and put into context with = our most basic foundation that we rely on to help us survive :) Only problem is, I've run out of ideas. Any ideas on how I could expand on this. I thought I would give this a shot here as I am always amazed at the wealth of learned and gathered knowledge that is held by MW members.

Many TIA,
Steph

[Muireannach]

I would actually look into the effects of a positive attitude in health and I woul also look inot those so highly trained in eastern religions and martial arts that they can control their heartbeat without moving and even block out pain just wit their mind. That would definately show how the mental health can contribute to alternative healing and even give some logic/insight into spiritual healing.

Another good thing to look at is the research on the positive health benifits from mediation, acupuncture and massage in our stress-filled socitey.

You could also add in some info on chinese medicine and it's history and successes.

Hope I somehow helped!