Honoring the Medicine

The Essential Guide to Native American Healing

Kenneth S. Cohen

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Random House Inc
27 June 2006

Social & cultural history; Indigenous peoples

The quintessential book for those interested in alternative medicine, holistic healing, and Native American culture.

For thousands of years, Native medicine was the only medicine on the North American continent. It is America's original holistic medicine, a powerful means of healing the body, balancing the emotions, and renewing the spirit. Medicine men and women prescribe prayers, dances, songs, herbal mixtures, counseling, and many other remedies that help not only the individual but the family and the community as well. The goal of healing is both wellness and wisdom.

Written by a master of alternative healing practices, Honoring the Medicine gathers together an unparalleled abundance of information about every aspect of Native American medicine and a healing philosophy that connects each of us with the whole web of life-people, plants, animals, the earth. Inside you will discover

. The power of the Four Winds-the psychological and spiritual qualities that contribute to harmony and health . Native American Values-including wisdom from the Wolf and the inportance of commitment and cooperation . The Vision Quest-searching for the Great Spirit's guidance and life's true purpose . Moontime rituals-traditional practices that may be observed by women during menstruation . Massage techniques, energy therapies, and the need for touch

. The benefits of ancient purification ceremonies, such as the Sweat Lodge . Tips on finding and gathering healing plants-the wonders of herbs

. The purpose of smudging, fasting, and chanting-and how science confirms their effectiveness

Complete with true stories of miraculous healing, this unique book will benefit everyone who is committed to improving his or her quality of life. ""If you have the courage to look within and without,"" Kenneth Cohen tells us, ""you may find that you also have an indigenous soul.""

By: Kenneth S. Cohen
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 527g
ISBN: 9780345435132
ISBN 10: 0345435133
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 27 June 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kenneth ""Bear Hawk"" Cohen, is an internationally renowned health educator dedicated to the community of All Relations. He has trained with elder healers from all over the world and followed the path of indigenous wisdom for more than thirty years. Author of The Way of Qigong- The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing and more than two hundred journal articles on spirituality and complementary medicine, he lives with his family in the Colorado Rockies.

Reviews for Honoring the Medicine: The Essential Guide to Native American Healing

This landmark book is a stunning tour de force. Ken Cohen has crafted a comprehensive yet accessible compilation of the theory and practice of Native American medicine. Honoring the Medicine is the rarest of books. --JEFF LEVIN, PH.D., M.P.H.Author of God, Faith, and Health Ken Cohen writes from a place of beauty, truth, and integrity. He inspires us to reconnect with traditional ways for healing the earth and ourselves. [Honoring the Medicine] is a brilliant work. --SANDRA INGERMANAuthor of Soul Retrieval Anyone wanting insight into the world of Native American healing will be wise to read this remarkable, penetrating work. This is a valuable addition to the canon of healing. --LARRY DOSSEY, M.D.Author of Healing Beyond the Body From the Hardcover edition. This landmark book is a stunning tour de force. Ken Cohen has crafted a comprehensive yet accessible compilation of the theory and practice of Native American medicine. Honoring the Medicine is the rarest of books. JEFF LEVIN, PH.D., M.P.H.Author of God, Faith, and Health Ken Cohen writes from a place of beauty, truth, and integrity. He inspires us to reconnect with traditional ways for healing the earth and ourselves. [ Honoring the Medicine ] is a brilliant work. SANDRA INGERMANAuthor of Soul Retrieval Anyone wanting insight into the world of Native American healing will be wise to read this remarkable, penetrating work. This is a valuable addition to the canon of healing. LARRY DOSSEY, M.D.Author of Healing Beyond the Body From the Hardcover edition.