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  1. The Four Medicine Plants

    nativehealer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Allthough all plants are purposeful and important, four plants are held the most sacred: 1. Tobacco: Used in the offering of prayers to the Great Spirit. The smoke that holds the prayers are lifted...

  2. Researching healing/wellness culture of the Dakota/Sioux tribe

    nativehealer replied to aye's topic in General Nursing

    Aye, there is a web site that you can try. It shows more than the Dakota Sioux, but it is someplace to start. It is www.indianz.com/MedicineWheel/ . I wish you the best of luck.

  3. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

    nativehealer posted a topic in Holistic

    First of all, how many of you have pets, especially cats? When you cuddled your pet last, how many of you fell asleep listening to your cat purr? For those of you that answered yes, then you have...

  4. 'Blood' Doesn't Make the Indian

    nativehealer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    This I fully know and understand. I have good friends in the NAI community that accept me as one of their own. I also know some FBI (full blooded indians) that look down on me because I have no Tribal...

  5. Senate Bill 147

    nativehealer replied to prmenrs's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks prmenrs for posting the letter from Senator Barbara Boxer on Legislation S.147. Just wish the US government would do the same thing for the NAI of the continental 48 states and Alaska. Please...

  6. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    nativehealer replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Here's a couple I have heard. For a burn, coat in mud and wrap with a wet leaf For a minor cut, use dried crushed mushrooms to stop the bleeding For a charlie horse, hold a piece of silver...

  7. Hawaiian healing/healers

    nativehealer replied to prmenrs's topic in General Nursing

    prmenrs, thank you for such a wonderful site. I really enjoyed reading it.

  8. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

    nativehealer replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

    Grinnurse, you will find that meditating will help you both spiritualy and physically. What is the "right direction" for you, only you will know. It seems to me that you are on your way. Just be true...

  9. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

    nativehealer replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

    Grinnurse, the answer to both your questions is yes. When a person reaches a state of deep relaxation it is very similar to what is perceived as sleep. So in a way, you did fall asleep. There has been...

  10. You know you're from rural Minnesota when....

    nativehealer replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    You slow down for Moose crossing signs, but ignore Deer crossing

  11. Aromatherapy and nursing practice

    nativehealer replied to DZcarrie's topic in Holistic

    The mind is a very powerful tool. With all the "scientific facts" , the one thing they don't or can't understand the healing powers of the mind. Something as simple as aromatherapy works so well that...

  12. Share Your Saying

    nativehealer replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    my favorite "In Silence, a whisper can be thunderous"

  13. Spiritual experiences in nursing practice?

    nativehealer replied to spiritualnurse's topic in Holistic

    Spiritualnurse, when you treat a pt, you use the same techniques that you use as a Reiki Master. The energy transfer with prayers for healing wounds are the same as doing a Reiki massage. The...

  14. Four stages of life (pic)

    nativehealer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf :lol_hitti Wolfie, you are a card. That picture is too

  15. NCAA Rules against the "Chief"

    nativehealer replied to fotografe's topic in General Nursing

    Just to let you folks know, the big wigs at U. of I. like all the attention they are getting over this. I have been there to protest, and the respone we get....:angryfire ! Alot of the students want...

  16. Culture report on dying client having diverse religious and Cultural background

    nativehealer replied to lcccstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    As for organ donations, several clans/tribes believe that any part of their body that is missing, will not be with them in the next world. Because of this belief, alot of NAI will not donate organs....

  17. Klinger - The man, the myth, the legend

    nativehealer replied to zaggar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Just to add a side note, the remaining cast that are still alive went to Korea when the last real M*A*S*H unit was dispanded. My favorite episode with Klinger was when he was threatening to set...

  18. What De-Stress technique works for you?

    nativehealer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am the same as others. I meditate to releave stress, I walk in the woods and listen to the birds, and/or listen to flute music.

  19. I have many spiritual healing questions

    nativehealer replied to smelltheroses's topic in General Nursing

    Smelltheroses, lets take this one question at a time. but how are we to be understood as genuine and understanding? First you need to gain their trust and their faith, which I believe that you...

  20. Traditional Indian Medicine and Native American Cancer Patients

    nativehealer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Thunderwolf for this information. If anyone is interested for more info please go to http://natamcancer.org/ .

  21. Commonly used words that offend Indian people

    nativehealer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    fotografe, we all feel the same. It dishonors us and our honorable ancesters. I can only hope that hearts will open and the people will see that it is a terrible way to treat fellow humans.

  22. Commonly used words that offend Indian people

    nativehealer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    And, the words, "Indian giver"......... Yes, there is a story about the coyote and the spider which the moral is "once given, never take back" that is in the heart of all Natives from childhood to...

  23. Ever had a Reiki Massage session??

    nativehealer replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Holistic

    It all depends on the Reiki Master or Practioner on what a person needs. I have had it done both ways, hands on then an inch above and just hands above. Sorry that I did not properly clarify this....

  24. Good idea!

    nativehealer replied to -Midget-'s topic in General Nursing

    zenman, could you do a few postings on what it is like working in the NAI Health Services? This way it will help others to see what it is like. My thanks,

  25. Ever had a Reiki Massage session??

    nativehealer replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Holistic

    Luvmy2angles, yes I have had Reiki Massages before, by Reiki practitioners and Reiki Masters. The Reiki massages are very spiritually uplifting and very relaxing. I believe you will enjoy the...