Shamanism in Promoting Health

A Shaman is a man or woman enters a altered state of consciousness at will to contact or utilize another type of reality to acquire knowledge and power to help other people.  After reviewing the video in the asynchronous materials entitled:  What is Shamanism? Describe your initial thoughts and beliefs about this practice and why? Science is beginning to demonstrate that spirituality, faith, and religious commitment may play a role in promoting health and reducing illness.  Disuses you beliefs as to the validity of faith and healing.   Does it work, is it legitimate? What is the research saying? Refer to asynchronous materials to underpin your response