Diabetes
Some traditional people believe diabetes is the result of breaking a certain taboo
Jeffrey Henderson, M.D.
About Jeffrey Henderson, M.D.
Jeffrey Henderson, M.D. is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He is president and CEO of the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health. He and Dr. Lindberg discuss how Native American beliefs and healing practices intersect with modern medicine.
Tribal Affiliation
Lakota Sioux (Cheyenne River)
Hometown
Rapid City, South Dakota
Region
Great Plains
VIDEO CLIPS
Follow Up
The Lakota Lawompee ceremony, performed about a year after a healing has taken place, offers thanks to the healer
Guilt
Traditional and modern views about the causes of diabetes
Needles
In respect of cultural tradition, Lakota are very hesitant to puncture their skin
Spirit Restoration
The Lakota Spirit Restoration ceremony addresses the loss of spirit in young people
Surrogate Patient
Traditional healing can involve a surrogate for the individual who actually needs healing