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Dr. Sha giving a healing blessing

Zhi Gang Sha (Traditional Chinese: 志鋼沙) is a spiritual healer who claims "the Divine" has given him the power to download "soul software" and heal a range of ailments.[1]

Sha has an M.D. and a degree in traditional Chinese medicine. He has also studied Qi Gong and Feng Shui. He teaches his patients that chanting mantras in Mandarin Chinese can heal their ailments.[2] He has also claimed to be able to replace organs using a technique he describes as a "soul software download",[1] and practices what he refers to as "soul healings".[3]

Sha has written a book titled Soul, Mind, Body Medicine, which placed on the The New York Times bestseller list.[1]

Sha's practices have been controversial and their effectiveness has been called into question. An ophthalmologist who examined patients treated by Sha reported that none of their conditions were helped by his methods.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Dr. Sha, a Healer With a Modern Spin: He Downloads New Organs". Wired. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  2. ^ Mawhinney, Janice (26 January 2003). "Mind's power helps heal body". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
  3. ^ Ann Moore, Waveney (2 August 2003). "New Age physician". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 25 July 2011.

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