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Being Human

Being Human
Guy and Leilani discuss the importance of respect, humility, joy, and living life to the fullest as aspects of being fully human. Leilani also discusses the role of compassion.

Health & Disease

Health & Disease
Guy and Leilani discuss the importance of movement and of good food in staying healthy. Leilani talks about the struggle to maintain health in the face of modern processes that remove us from the environment.

Internal Treatments

Internal Treatments
The distinct profile of Makana Mountain defines the physical landscape of Hā‘ena. Throwing firebrands from the top of Makana was an event for which Hā‘ena was famous.

External Treatments

External Treatments
Leilani explains the Hawaiian art of massage known as lomilomi, and all the protocols and diagnostic tools that go with it.

Spiritual Treatments

Spiritual Treatments
Leilani reminds us that in any kind of healing, you are working not just with the body, but with the mind and spirit. The process of ho‘oponopono can be used to resolve conflicts within the self and with others.

 

Language
Basic terminology relating to Hawaiian health, the body, forms of medicine, types of sickness, etc.

Sources & Links
Links to related web sites
Bibliography and Sources


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