Hózhó is the complex wellness philosophy and belief system of the Diné (Navajo) people,
comprised of principles that guide one's thoughts, actions, behaviors, and speech. The …

In this article, we elucidate how the Navajo synthetic principle Saah Naagháí Bik'eh Hózho
(SNBH) is understood, demonstrated, and elaborated in three different Navajo healing …

Abstract American Indian Alaska Native people of the United States face challenges in
attaining physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental health. This article presents a …

The indigenous people of Hawaii have had difficulty adapting to the Western diet and
stressful lifestyle of today's mixed cultural and economic development. This has left a health …

Given the paradox of the success of modern medical technology and the growing patient
dissatisfaction with present-day medicine, critics have called for a reevaluation of …

The purpose of this phenomenological research study was to describe the meaning and
essence of the lived experience of Ojibwa and Cree women healers. The research …

How traditional healing can be enhanced in cities, has been the subject of discussion
between myself and Indigenous Elders, and between many others, for over 15 years. This …

This ethnographic study explored the question, How do urban-based First Nations peoples
use healing traditions to address their health issues? The objectives were to examine how …

Since the end of World War II, Navajo healing traditions have slowly been integrated into the
Western medical institutions that serve the Diné. The history of Western medical care on …

Purpose: Hózhó is the cultural wisdom that guides the Diné lifeway. This study examines
understanding of cultural wisdom (CW) across three generations: elders, adults, and …