Integrating Traditional Healing with Modern Medicine: A New Perspective

By Nicole Redvers N.D., Indigenous naturopathic doctor and member of the Deninu K’ue First Nation, this book offers a unique approach to health and wellness, combining evidence-based research with traditional healing modalities. It addresses modern health problems and medical processes, providing a fresh perspective on how to integrate traditional healing techniques with modern Western medicine.

Challenging the Status Quo

Traditional healing systems have often been viewed as outdated or unscientific compared to modern Western medicine. However, Nicole Redvers’ work challenges this notion by analyzing modern Western medical practices using evidence-informed Indigenous healing practices and traditions from around the world. This approach not only validates the efficacy of traditional healing methods but also highlights their relevance in today’s health landscape.

A Holistic Understanding of Health

The book is organized around various sciences, such as physics, genetics, and microbiology, explaining the connection between traditional medicine and current research. It covers topics like epigenetics, quantum physics, sweat lodges, fermented foods, Ayurvedic doshas, and meditation, demonstrating how these practices can be integrated into modern health regimens. With over 600 citations, this work provides a comprehensive understanding of the science behind traditional healing.

A Global Perspective

Nicole Redvers has traveled and worked with Indigenous groups around the world, gaining valuable insights into diverse healing practices and traditions. By sharing this knowledge and tying it with current scientific advances, she offers a global perspective on health and wellness. This approach encourages readers to think beyond their local health paradigms and explore the wealth of healing wisdom available worldwide.

Early Interventions and Integration

Knowing that the science backs up traditional practices allows for earlier and more specific interventions that integrate age-old techniques with the advances in modern medicine and technology. This integration can lead to more effective and sustainable health outcomes, as it leverages both the wisdom of traditional healing and the advancements of modern science.

Product Details:

Publisher: North Atlantic Books; Illustrated edition (March 26, 2019)
Language: English
Pages: 296
ISBN-10: 1623173361
ISBN-13: 978-1623173364