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Originally Posted by fragglerock45
If a wacky, out-there process is working for you, then do it. Placebo effect has been measured and we know some of the mechanisms behind it, so if crystal stone therapy helps you in anyway continue to do it.
This x100. Placebo effect is absolutely real, and even works in some modern medicines that don't physically work in the individual. If this is something that hurts no one and can help someone be more successful and fulfilled in their lives, there is no reason to shun it or feel disdain for it. It won't work for many, but the same can be said for a lot of medications, especially ones related to brain chemistry issues, often times many have to be tried.
I could understand perhaps being angry at an individual, if they have knowingly made everything up and their intention is monetary and they aren't "spiritual" in the sense they don't actively believe what they claim, but that isn't all of them, some are genuine people who do really believe angels and lights heal people, and even though it is not true.. they would actually be right, just not for the reason they believe. Placebo effect will kick in for a small subset of people, and they end up better off. The majority of the human population believes in angels/demons/ghosts ect... and as crazy as those ideas are they are still functioning people and not mentally insane.