Some people are scared to heal themselves because it is not the model in our culture. It is however the model in many other cultures. Many Native people use nurturing healing traditions such as the medicine wheel, sweat lodges, smudging, use of herbs and dream catchers. In China many doctors use the method of feeling your pulse for a diagnosis then write a prescription. The medicine you receive is made of many herbs. The herbs are chosen based on your diagnosis. For example, if your blood is ”dirty” your medicine may include burdock root which is a blood cleanser. We should look at those who are successful at healing themselves and research all options before making a choice.