In Merced, California, Hmong shaman Va Meng Lee performs a home-based curing ceremony for a man who fell ill during a funeral. To keep his soul from being drawn into the underworld with the deceased, the soul of a sacrificed pig is offered in exchange. Recognizing the healing power of belief, Dignity Health’s hospital in Merced allows shamans to work with patients in its medical facility.
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To read more about faith, healing and the science of the placebo effect, read Unlocking the Healing Power of You from the December 2016 issue of National Geographic Magazine.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/12/healing-science-belief-placebo/
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