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Lakota Healing Song
The "curing song" is just one of many traditional songs used in the healing ritual among the Lakota.
wapiye' olowan • curing song • lakota sioux • traditional medicine • aspects of healing songs

Native American Medicine: A Herbal Heritage
Suite101 column description: Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
native american • medicinal herbs • traditional medicine

Vultures In South Africa Endangered
Traditional Medicine in Southern Africa is the realm of the Sangoma (Healer). Birds such as owls and vultures are often killed for use in their medicines and rituals.
vultures • traditional medicine • endangered wildlife • wildlife south africa • egyptian vulture

Neonatal Tetanus in Rural Bolivia
A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.
neonatal tetanus vaccination • nenatal tetanus vaccine • healthcare rural bolivia • infant morality bolivia • traditional medicine bolivia

Open your mind to healing
My personal story of Divine healing in my life. I will be sharing with you what I have learned about healing and the words of Jesus.
metaphysical • christian • jesus • christ • healing

Poaching Increases in India
Between late March and the end of April 2007, three of India's top wildlife reserves have been heavily hit by poachers, losing endangered rhinoceros, tiger and lion.
poaching • endangered species • wildlife trafficking syndicates • indian rhinoceros • asiatic lion

Regulating Menstruation in West Africa
Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose.
abortion • abortifacient • emmenagogue • menstruation • menses

Struggling With Infertility Treatment Decisions
Dealing with infertility creates stress in all aspects of life - emotional, financial and professional. Studying all options will lead to the best decision.
infertility • infertility treatment options • inter uterine insemination • in vitro fertilization • traditional medicine

The Role of Faith in Healing
What role does faith play in the healing process? We, as healers and shaman, must focus on the whole individual -- and even beyond the individual -- rather than just the body when conducting healing. This is true whether we work with a client or ourselves.
coyote medicine • lewis mehl-madrone • lyall watson • faith healing • traditional medicine

Yesterday's Herbs for Today's Common Ailments
Find out the relationship between traditional medicine and natural therapies. Read the sometimes complicated preparations which our ancestors had to prepare in order to find better health. You'll appreciate our technology and convenience!
herbs • traditional medicine • natural • nature • health

Chinese Medicine and the Use of Endangered Species
The use of endangered plant and animal species in Chinese herbal medicine is an area of growing concern amongst conservation groups around the world. The following article looks at what is being done to halt this practice.
endangered species • animals • plants • herbal •

Medicinal Plants in Danger
The Center for Biological Diversity reports that about 15,000 medicinal plants across the globe are at risk from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and big business.
medicinal plants • medicinal plants threat • medicinal plants extinction • center for biological diversity • habitat destruction

A little bit of this and that...
Complementary and Alternative medicine briefer; suing over treatment in Canada, acupuncture
acupuncture • reiki • homeopathy • naturopathy • cam

Botanicals May Contain Acid That Causes Kidney Damage, Cancer
Aristolochic acid—a plant derivative commonly used in “traditional medicines” and botanical products—has been linked to kidney damage and various cancers, particularly those found in the urinary tract. Thus, after an FDA investigation revealed the presence of the acid in 18 products being sold in the United States, the agency has renewed warnings to consumers to avoid the dangerous ingredient.
food and drug administration • fda • aristolochic acid • urinary tract cancer • kidney damage

Herbs and Spices for Good Health
Research shows that many common herbs and spices contain components that can lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar levels, and increase resistance to infection.
herbal medicine • herbs and spices • folk medicine • traditional medicine • herbal cures

Sick is a Four-Letter Word
The odds are pretty good that right now you may actually have a cold, are just getting over a cold, or are about to get a cold. It's no fun, and maybe we need to review the <i>cold facts</i>.
common cold • cold • catch cold • common cold facts • cold remedies

There May be Worse Postpartum Experiences!
Childbirth is exhausting, followed by the aches, sleeplessness and swirling hormones, but spare a thought for Cambodian mums, for whom ritual 'roasting' then begins.
cambodian childbirth • postpartum cultural differences • roasting new mothers • khmer childbirth traditions • old wives tales

Three Ayurvedic Doshas of India
The three doshas of Indian Ayurvedic medicine prescribe approaches to nutrition and health by identifying characteristic elements of the physical body, mind and emotions.
pitta vata kapha dosha • five elements of ayurveda • ayurvedic traditional medicine • tri-dosha or tridosha • indian vedas

Chinese Wildlife
There's still much to discover about China, not least its wildlife. This new Bradt guide gives a fascinating introduction to the subject.
china • chinese wildlife • pandas • endangered species • pangolins

Dealing With An Epilepsy Diagnosis
If you've been recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder, now's the time to begin thinking about treatment options.
epilepsy • seizure disorder • seizure • alternative therapy • common drugs and epilepsy

The Maori Use of Native Plants
The Maori people of New Zealand used many native plants in the practice of Maori medicine (Rongoa); these plants included those of the manuka, pepper tree and flax.
maori use of native plants • rongoa • maori plant medicine of new zealand • native maori plants with similar names • maori use of the manuka tree

Using Your Feet to Find Health
Foot Reflexology is a scientific technique that has been proven to have a definite effect on the functioning of all parts of the body. The late Dr. William F. Fitzgerald discovered this fact and brought it to the attention of the medical profession in 1913. Since then, this method of applying pressure and stroking to certain reflexes has grown to be more popular, although it still has quite a way to go. Whether you believe it will help or not, trying it doesn't cost a thing, you can do it yourself, and you just might be pleasantly surprised!
reflexology • alternative • medicine • treatments • methods

Alternative Medicines Under Scrutiny
The understanding of alternative medicines and its uses in conventional medicine
alternative • medicine • women's health

Natural Remedies for the Childbearing Year
Basic information on natural remedies during the childbearing year such as herbs and aromatherapy and easy tips for easing some of the discomforts of pregnancy.
natural • remedies • herbs • aromatherapy • pregnancy

Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper has been used medicinally for centuries to treat pain, inflammation, digestive tract disorders, the circulatory system, sore throat and to boost immunity.
cayenne chili pepper • heat pain inflammation • congestion cleansing • immune system • natural herbal remedies

Green Tea
A tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China.
green tea • brewing tea properly • diabetes and green tea • green tea and weight management • astringent

Harrison Ford Speaks for Wildlife
On World Environment Day 2008, the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking launched its global intiative that features public service announcements by Harrison Ford.
harrison ford • coalition against wildlife trafficking • wildlife • trafficking • world environmnt day

Help Yourself!
Too much self-help stuff can really screw you up. Where do you draw the line with helping yourself?
self-help • success • spirituality • growth • fear

Intuition, Chi and Health
Energy Psychiatry pioneer Dr. Judith Orloff offers solutions to chronic physical, spiritual and emotional exhaustion through an exploration of subtle energy (chi).
intuition • chi • subtle energy • health • dr. judith orloff

Is Massage Therapy Holistic?
Holistic health takes into account the whole person and the interaction between mind and body.
massage therapy • holistic • massage • body • mind

Manual Therapy Works Best for Neck Pain
Another comparison between manual therapy and traditional medicine. Once again, the modern medical paradigm looks bad.
neck pain • chiropractic • manual therapy • neck • spine

Massage Therapy for Pets
One of the hottest trends for pets is massage therapy, and with good reason. Animal massage is a caring, holistic therapy that can improve your pet's quality of life.
pet massage therapy • animal massage • pet massage • benefits animal massage • holistic healing pet

Natural Remedies for Arthritis
There are many natural remedies for arthritis that can relieve the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
natural home remedies • diet for arthritis • herbal remedies • arthrtic knee pain • types of arthritis

Nature's Own Cure
Folk medicine has long recognized the medicinal qualities of one of the most complex products your bees create, Royal Jelly. Find out more about this incredible substance.
bees • beekeeping • beekeepers • health • treatments

Russian Village Children – Illness and Cure
Mothers of children born in rural Russia had to deal with a variety of diseases even with little medical care readily available.
russian village children illness and cure • rural russia • rickets • diarrhea • the evil eye

Syndrome X
The myth of Aboriginal genetic difference is being made reality through malnutrition, resulting in a plague of Syndrome X.
syndrome x • indigenous health • indigenous malnutrition • aboriginal disease • aboriginal kidney failure

Valerian and St. John's Wort for Anxiety
For many people suffering from anxiety and depression, professional treatment is necessary. But for others, two commonly available herbal extracts may be effective.
st john's wort for depression • valerian for anxiety • st john's wort and valerian • hypericin • hyperforin

A Revolution in Illinois
An Illinois HMO is breaking with tradition and allowing Chiropractic Physicians to serve as Primary Care Physicians. What will the impact on traditional medical practice be as a result of this revolutionary move?
chiropractic • chiropractor • alternative medicine • integrative medicine • hmo's

Add Amaranth!
One of the most nutritious (pseudo) grains available, Amaranth is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as Westerners discover its health benefits. Find out why...
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopath

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