Healing Traditions
Honoring Traditional Wisdom for Healthy Living and Infant Care
We invite you to watch this insightful video that blends Native knowledge and modern wellness practices, highlighting the power of cultural traditions in caring for our families and communities.
Nurturing Health the Indigenous Way
Collaborating with a registered dietitian to incorporate Indigenous foods can be an effective way to manage diabetes and promote healthy eating. Traditional remedies, such as using bear grease and breast milk or applying browned cornstarch, are valued for diaper rash and skin care. For soothing a fussy baby, comforting techniques like swaddling, playing flute and drum music, or using a cradle board are often embraced within Indigenous caregiving practices.
- How can collaborating with a registered dietitian help incorporate indigenous foods into managing diabetes and promoting healthy eating?
- What is the role of bear grease and breast milk in traditional skin care, particularly for diaper rash?
- How can swaddling, flute music, and the use of a cradle board help soothe a fussy baby in traditional practices?
- Why is it important for the entire family to participate in welcoming a new baby into the family?
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