There are many ways to learn about traditional and indigenous medicine, ranging from observing indigenous cultures around the world to studying historical archives. Many students of health and wellness find resources available online.

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Ways of Understanding
Indigenous Medicine

2. * There are many ways to learn about traditional
and indigenous medicine, ranging from
observing indigenous cultures around the world
to studying historical archives. Many students
of health and wellness find resources available
online.

3. * The University of Colorado Health Sciences Library includes
resources on indigenous medicine, entitled the Florence G.
Strauss—Leonard A. Wisneski Indigenous and Integrative
Medicine Collection. The official website of this library offers
a list of sites of interest to individuals researching various
approaches to traditional or indigenous healing.

4. * Another resource is the National Institute of
Health (NIH). The official website of the NIH
includes the National Library of Medicine,
which offers information on the health and
traditions of various groups of indigenous
people. Here, researchers may study various
methods, such as herbal healing techniques of
Native Americans.

5. * Students may also find international study
informative. For example, Salisbury University
in Maryland features a Study Abroad program to
Brazil, where students may research topics
such as ecology and biodiversity in the area.
* Additionally, Duke University features study
abroad opportunities to Costa Rica, where
students interested in pre-med, public health,
or the natural sciences may learn about various
topics, including tropical medicine.

6. * A health and wellness enthusiast, James
Biasucci has traveled internationally to assist
and study various populations. He coaches
mind-body fitness at Neo Tao in New York. He
has also studied Yoga, Chi flow, and the healing
techniques of indigenous peoples of Brazil.
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