To demonstrate means to show, as if by action. So the best and most obvious way to demonstrate belief in an opinion is to live by that belief. For example, it is my opinion that medicine (unless it's actually needed, like for schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder) is bad for you. It's a trap. It's how the pharmaceutical corporations like to reel people in. Start them out thinking from a young age (say early to mid twenties, if not younger, considering how we have children's tylenol), that when you have a headache, you take a painkiller. When they're older, they'll have no problems buying prescription medicines for the ailing bodies they never took care of.
I demonstrate this belief in my opinion by avoiding, to the extent that is possible, any and all medications. If I get sick, I get sick. I wait for it to pass through my system. Note however that sometimes I break my rule. This is not hypocritical, it is simply that there are exceptions to my rule (Again, refer back to medication being necessary for those diagnosed with schizophrenia). One exception would be when undergoing surgery. I do not want to be awake for that procedure, at all. The pain experienced after a surgery is bad enough that I can only imagine what the pain would be like during surgery. I also do not begrudge anyone who takes pain medication after a surgery. Afterall, I did too. It was the only way to get around for a week or two.
So sometimes, medicine is necessary. For the most part, however, it should be avoided. There is simply no substitute for taking care of your body.
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