La dama de Elche: estudio sobre un ritual en salud y su relación con las creencias religiosas

Abstract

This article discusses the beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that embody the people in front of the bust of the Lady in the facilities of AMHE (Archaeological Museum of the History of Elche) for the six months it has remained in the city. This study is based on specific scenarios. The Archaeological Museum of Elche became an outdoor museum with the exhibition from May to November 2006 of the Lady of Elche. The objective is to analyze the effects of rituals in front of the bust. The study shows how religious experiences and feelings have a positive impact on people's health and also confirmed that spirituality is very important for patient care. The "emotional biology" ensures that the manifesta tions of spirituality and emotions help to get better levels of blood pressure and stress. This study shows how the experience of spiritual or religious feelings and the practice of rites positively influence the health of people. This article advocates a more reflective understandding of medical care. The questions that lead to the precise meaning of the analysis of the situation are: what is the meaning of the phrase used by one person at a time? , What do people do before and after watching the Lady of Elche? What health effects are present?