Traditional Healing Vs Western Medicine

Cultures around the world provide different perspectives on relationships among spirituality, healing, and illness in mainstream Western culture (Mark & ​​Lyons, 2010, p.1756). Coexistence of traditional and biomedical treatment systems is common worldwide and it is particularly difficult to find places where only one method is completely dependent (McGrath, 1999, p. 484). "Domination of the world is no exception" (p. 44).

For a long time, those who are unfamiliar with Western society and their practice do not recommend using traditional medicine and looked to traditional medicine where people receive mental and physical rehabilitation. Until recently, most Western European physicians have played a major role in preventing indigenous communities from using their own traditional medicines for all forms of treatment and health maintenance. Other people who hinder the use of traditional medicine include people indigenous people who are influenced by Western religion and education, and those who have little contact with local communities and cultures.

With the advent of Western medicine, many traditional indigenous drugs and treatments have been hindered, but now there is a movement that can return to traditional methods (Zubek, 1994, p. 1924). When the body is in a state of homeostasis, modern Western medicine treats the symptoms to cure the condition. Traditional treatment of American indigenous people also applies to herbs and plants suitable for this purpose. These indigenous healing traditions also include sacred ceremonies, hymns and purification rituals to help bring in

Many treatment options include fitting and mixing traditional approaches and Western approaches. Traditional ceremonies, medicines, and treatments are being incorporated into the treatment process, while indigenous values ​​and views of the world provide a program framework. Some of the basic values ​​such as totalitarianism, balance, connection with families and the environment are commonly found in the view of the world of indigenous peoples between different cultures, and are clearly rooted in the customs and traditions of the area There are things. The combination of treatments used shows a strong commitment to the adaptability, flexibility, and innovative value of treatment services. This is consistent with the overall treatment approach common to the indigenous value system. For indigenous people, the concept of Holism is beyond the spiritual, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of private life, including relationships with family, community, and physical environment.