Native American Medicine and Spiritual Healing

Over time, humans have maintained health and have sought ways to heal those less lucky for this task. Almost everything, whether physical, mental or psychological, has been attempted to treat the disease. There was always evidence of psychotherapy, and it will continue to be an important part of any treatment process, regardless of size. In particular, the roots of a native American medical male (usually a woman of a certain culture) can be traced back to ancient people known as shamans.

The healing process of American indigenous medicine is quite different from what most people today are seeing. The treatment of Native American includes religious, mental, herbal and ritual beliefs and a combination of customs for medical and emotional conditions. From the viewpoint of Native Americans, medicine means healing people more than cure disease. Traditional therapists aim to believe that most diseases arise from mental problems and make individuals "whole"

Today, Native Americans often combine traditional and antagonistic therapies to promote health and well-being. Ceremonies, local herbs, anti-remedies are used side-by-side. Therefore, psychotherapy is an integral part of health promotion and treatment in Native American culture. However, the role of health promotion and spirituality in health is uncomfortable for many providers of antagonistic therapy. Senior Practice Nurse has an overall tradition covering healthy life - psychology - society - spiritual essence and has the opportunity to propose new care methods based on traditional NA practices. Family and community incorporating treatment plan will reduce common sense of isolation by anti-therapy. And considering the lack of harmony and the balance between people and the environment may be an important clue to the diagnostic process.