I found the discussion on the Placebo Effect article very interesting.  I think the power of the mind in healing is a very important factor that is often overlooked.  Since M.D's have prescribed and continue to prescribe "sugar pills," I assume they understand, to some extent, the power of the mind.  And if that assumption is correct, perhaps studies should focus on the power of the mind, and study the science of the mind in traditional Western Medical Programs.  But of course, this would never happen because there is no money to be made.