Indigenous Community Healing

Since there is limited healthcare and access traditional healing is common. In indigenous communities prayer is one form of healing. There are also curanderos or shamans who are native and heal with prayer along with medicinal plants. People usually go to shamans or use traditional medicines if they start feeling sick. This is mainly due to the culture, lack of money, transportation and their location. They are located in rural areas that are far from any healthcare facilities. The hospital is rarely visited and if it is used, it is mainly for emergencies. This makes them dependent on alternative medicine which consists of many different approaches (The New York Times 2013). Acupuncture, massages and treatment programs are provided but are