Jillian Daniel outside reading blog 6

From the Medical Anthropology Quaterly, I read a journal titled "Sacred Healing and Biomedicine Compared" by Kaja Finkler. In this jounal, Finkler discusses the similarites and differences between sacred healing and biomedical practices and how patient's are affected through their experiences during treatment. With biomedicine, it's focused on using drugs to heal the body. The doctor-patient relationship is inpersonal and unmemorable. If anything, there is a hightened sense of stress evident in the patient because they spend time and energy questioning the motives of their doctor. When a patient undergoes a sacred healing practice, it's entirely different. The patient-healer relationship is full of trust; typically bonds are developed and utilized during the healing process. The majority of sacred healing involves the use of elements found in nature, herbal remedies, and religious rituals. Religious rituals performed, such as the act of performing a sacrafice, allow the patient to be on good terms with the god that they're worshiping. Herbal remedies are used as a natural healing power, which improves health and detoxifies the body. Nature on it's own, has one of the most powerful affects simply through its' exposure. Looking at a scenic field or staring out into the ocean can offer one hope and provide them incentive. This can be related to going out on a trail or hiking for days. Simple things, such as sunsets or flowers can completely change the mindset of an individual and rid them of their sorrows.