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The Healing Power of Māori Women’s Ancestral Mark

March 16, 2026

This post introduces “The Healing Power of Māori Women’s Ancestral Mark,” by Shonelle Wana. Drawing on Mana Wahine theory and lived cultural experience, the article explores moko kauae—the traditional chin marking worn by Māori women—as an embodied expression of identity, leadership, knowledge transmission, and healing within te ao Māori.

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Spirit Molecules, Part 1

January 16, 2026

Ayahuasca is an Amazonian sacred medicine with a long history of Indigenous use for healing and spiritual insight. This article explores its botanical origins, traditional practices, therapeutic research, ethical concerns, and the responsibilities surrounding its contemporary study.

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Grief and Mourning Across Cultures and Religions

January 2, 2026

An exploration of how death, grief, and mourning are experienced across religions and cultures, examining customs, protocols, and healing practices, and highlighting the ways people find comfort and restoration through support and ceremonial rites that revere the cycle of life.

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The Power of Fermentation: Boost Nutrition, Reduce Toxins, and Enhance Herbs

December 30, 2025

Fermentation is a time-honored practice used across traditional medicine systems to enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, and therapeutic effects of foods and herbs. This article explores research evidence on fermented foods, probiotics, and psychobiotics, alongside cultural knowledge and a practical herbal tepache recipe.

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Collective Wounds, Collective Healing: Unpacking Trauma Transfer Across Generations

November 14, 2025

Explore how intergenerational trauma affects Indigenous communities, the biological imprint of historical trauma, and the transformative role of collective healing, cultural connection, and resilience across generations.

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Healing the Colonized Body: From Fight or Flight to Tend and Befriend

November 14, 2025

Discover how relational healing, oxytocin, and the tend-and-befriend stress response expand traditional biomedical models and support trauma recovery, resilience, and holistic well-being.

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Herbal Medicine for Hypoglycemia and Type 2 Diabetes

August 28, 2025

Traditional practices, such as drinking cinnamon tea, once helped protect against diabetes in Mexico; however, modern diets have shifted these traditions. Managing blood sugar is essential for well-being, and herbs such as ginseng, bitter melon, fenugreek, and neem continue to offer support, reflecting the wisdom of ancestral plant medicine.

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