The Sacred Science DVD

Diabetes. Prostate cancer. Alcoholism. Parkinson's diseases. Just a handful of many common illnesses that Western medicine has been inadequate in curing or treating. Witness the story of eight brave souls as they leave the developed world behind in search of deeper answers. Living in seclusion for one month in the heart of the Amazon jungle, these men and women take part in the powerful healing practices of Peru's indigenous medicine men, working with centuries-old plant remedies and spiritual disciplines. In their most desperate hour, these patients are forced to confront not only their physical ailments, but their own spiritual and psychological barriers in the process. Five will return with real results, two will return disappointed, and one won't come back at all.

Customer Reviews

A Believer by DavidS
I have been a healthcare provider in the U.S. for over 10 years. I originally became interested in this topic years ago when I read an article in National Geographic about Peruvian purging ceremonies. I believe that western medicine is lacking significantly in treating the "whole" person. While meditation, yoga, acupuncture and other alternatives have not received (in my opinion) the attention and respect they deserve in the U.S., or worse have been labeled as fads, other parts of the world continue to practice these treatment modalities with significant success outcomes. Here in the U.S. medicine is pharmaceutically driven and large pharma is big business...but at what cost? Those that may label this documentary as crazy or silly (or worse) need only consider the rates at which our children are being prescribed ADHD drugs and antidepressant drugs and our elderly now bring in a list of drugs when filling out health questionnaires because they can't remember all of drugs they have been prescribed. If western medicine started considering spiritual health dimensions health care costs might become more manageable as physical and emotional/spiritual health is considered and treated as one. It's important to view this documentary with on open mind. For those that need even more convincing that purging ceremonies have had convincing success there are numerous studies published by U.S. researchers as well as anecdotal writings from those that have participated in these ceremonies.

The documentary team does a wonderful job of presenting the Peruvian ayahuascaros (NOT "witchdoctors"), the patients and the ceremonies with great respect and dignity. Even when a few physical maladies didn't respond as well as hoped (perhaps due to the very late stage nature of the disease process) all of the patients seemed to have responded successfully to the emotional/spiritual aspect of the treatment. Highly recommend for those interested in alternatives.

Interesting, great info on treating diseases without horrible drugs by Val
This movie is a MUST SEE for anyone who's on toxic drugs (as all our drugs are!) or who's coping with debilitating illnesses. It shows how we have herbs, plants, fruits and veg, all that nature provides, to heal our bodies. I work in healthcare, but I'm not a doctor, however it saddens me how many people would rather pop a pill than try to eat a more wholesome diet. Ailments like arthritis, diabetes, and even some types of cancer can be cured by changing our diets. A whole foods, natural, unprocessed, FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND HERBS, along with beans, nuts and seeds is the only way to go! Watch this movie, learn that there are alternatives, and then do your research! A vegetarian diet (minus the dairy) is the only diet that can beat many of these diseases. A great movie! I'll be watching it again!

BEAUTIFUL by stacey
This is a very wonderful documentary about healing all the layers of a human: body, mind, spirit, and soul.
The story is very well filmed and edited. I felt I got to know each person in the small amount of time that they and their maladies were explained.

A diverse set of issues, too. Each person's challenges were conveyed to varying extents...to the degree that the people were able to share their insights into themselves. The generosity of the healers, the shamans, was so loving, devoted, and each one cared immensely for what they were doing to help.

I am a health care worker and mainstream hospitals are VERY limited in their ability to help a sick person...with quite an inability to help the patient from the inside out. There are exceptions and allopathy has its place.
The road was difficult for all, healers and ill ones.

A very hopeful and inspiring movie. I especially loved the shaman's discussion around the death and western society putting such negativity on the inevitable. This film gets a 10!!