# Risky Railroad Remedies Rawa Buaya Habitants Believe Electricity Energy Will Heal Them By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawa-buaya References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/dangerous-railway-therapy-practiced-in-indonesia.html) & [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/13/life-idUSRTR2OU7H) The residents of Rawa Buaya have taken up a particularly dangerous and surprising habit of laying down on [railroad tracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rail-safety). Although the trains are still in working order and frequently utilize the tracks, the citizens of West Java continue to lie there. They believe that the [electrical energy from the railway tracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounding-pillow-case) will cure them of their diseases and illnesses. Every person goes there for a different reason, but all for the same cause -- they are desperate and are willing to try anything to cure themselves. Not even the threat of the [passing trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train) on adjacent tracks will deter these occupants to leave their spots on the track. Many lie there with their families and children. Rawa Buaya certainly has quite a handful of daredevils. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Healing Methods:** The trend of seeking unconventional methods for curing diseases, like lying on railroad tracks, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry. - **Desperation-driven Behaviors:** The trend of individuals resorting to extreme measures out of desperation, such as risking their lives on railroad tracks, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in mental health and social support services. - **Community-based Health Beliefs:** The trend of entire communities adopting shared health beliefs, like the belief in the healing power of railway tracks, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in community health initiatives and education. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore innovative solutions to address the demand for alternative healing methods and unconventional treatments. - **Mental Health Services:** The mental health industry can develop new approaches to support individuals who engage in desperation-driven behaviors and offer counseling for extreme cases. - **Community Health and Wellness:** The community health and wellness industry can focus on understanding and promoting community-based health beliefs while providing culturally sensitive healthcare services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Railway Inspection Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/railway-motorcycle.md) - [Pain Relief Grounding Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlife-grounding-sheet.md) - [Silver-Infused Grounding Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groundingwell-bedsheet-claim.md) - [Accessible Train Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-beyond-rail.md) - [Dreamlike Weightless Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-flow-therapy.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Human Candle Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-candles.md) - [Automated Railway Station Ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampey.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md)