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History of Native American Medicine by api-491868996 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Native American medicine had a holistic view of health that focused on balance between physical, mental, environmental, and spiritual elements. When illness occurred, it was seen as a sign of imbalance. Medicine men and women used plants, rituals, and ceremonies tailored to each patient to restore balance. Many practices involved the entire community. While some techniques like herbal remedies are still used today, European colonization disrupted Native American culture and medicine, introducing new disease
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