Sacred Science

A Believer
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...

Interesting, great info on treating diseases without horrible drugs
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!

Lovely, objective film
Beautiful movie that further illustrates our emotional and energetic connection with our overall health. Did not seem to force an agenda, but merely followed several individuals through their healing journey.

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The Bitter Buddha

Get to know The Bitter Buddha!
Eddie Pepitone is one of the most well-respected comics on the scene, but at the same time, many people in this country have no idea who he is. This documentary lets you inside the world of Eddie, from the perspective of both himself and his colleagues. Funny, inspirational, and very personal, do yourself a favor and get to know The Bitter Buddha.

Very Interesting
Provides a good view into the life of a very complex person. A man at war with himself is the perfect way to put it.

An Original...
I was introduced to Eddie Pepitone through Marc Maron on Air America's Morning Sedition Show. At first, I thought they had let a homeless man into the studio as a joke, but Eddie showed his off-kilter anger had a lot of thought behind it. It's been great learning that Eddie is both Everything and Nothing like his stage persona. A sweet, caring and a little unstable (Aren't we all?)comic who brings everything to every performance. Great Doc of a Good Man!

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