The list below
reflects how traditional healing might be used
either alone or in conjunction with modern western medical practices in order
to achieve holistic health and wellness for individuals and communities.
Mental
Health
Alcohol
abuse/dependence
Anxiety
Behavioral
Changes
Depression
Domestic
violence
End-of-life
care (palliative)
Interpersonal
relationships/communication
Lifestyle
changes
Personal
well-being
Post-traumatic
stress disorder
Rehabilitation
of incarcerated persons
Restorative
justice work by offenders to victims & communities
Substance
abuse/addiction
Suicide prevention
Physical
Health
Arthritis
Back pain
Constipation
Diabetes
Facilitate
compliance with treatments by physician
Headaches
Heart disease
High blood
pressure & its complications
High
cholesterol
Muscle
pain/strains
Physical
fitness
Prenatal/maternal care
Shoulder pain
Smoking
cessation
Vascular
disease
Weight
management
Community Health
Enhance cultural pride
Establish local elder care programs
Expand medical, dental, behavioral,
and traditional health services
Improve safety practices/reduce
accidental injury & death
Promote active lifestyles/physical
activity
Protect environmental health of
local hunting grounds, fishing waters, and plant gathering sites
