I teach a class in Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa that deals (in part) with the mind/body connection and healing. The human body is a marvelous organism which seeks homeostatis (well being / balance / effortlessness / stability). A kind word, a smile, a warm cup of tea, faith (in almost anything and anyone), a belief, can all support the immune system and the body's natural healing processes. We usually call it the placebo effect and discount it. But we shouldn't. Its one of the most powerful processes in the body. So if for a while a belief in pewter bobbins alleaviating arthritis helped lacemakers to make lace longer ... hurrah!
On the other hand, if it doesn't work for you, don't bother using it, no matter who tells you it will work. Lucie DuFresne Ottawa Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
