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Healing relationships with nature.

M A Burkhardt1

  • 1West Virginia University School of Nursing, USA. pburkhar@marshall.edu

Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery
|October 18, 2000
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Our health is deeply linked to environmental health. Recognizing our connection to nature is vital for well-being, especially for nurses and midwives integrating natural healing practices.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Holistic Health
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Background:

  • The prevailing human-centric worldview disconnects us from nature's essential role in health.
  • Indigenous traditions and scholars emphasize interconnectedness between humans and the natural world.
  • Nature's contributions are crucial for human survival and overall well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the intrinsic link between environmental health and human health.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift recognizing nature as a partner in health and healing.
  • To encourage healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and midwives, to embrace nature-based healing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of contemporary scholarship and indigenous traditions.

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  • Analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of the human-nature divide.
  • Exploration of complementary therapies rooted in nature-based healing practices.

    • Main Results:

    • The separation of humans from nature obscures our reliance on the environment for health.
    • Awareness of the human-nature relationship enhances the experience of nature's restorative benefits.
    • Ancient and complementary healing practices demonstrate nature's role in therapeutic partnerships.

    Conclusions:

    • Re-establishing a connection with nature is fundamental for holistic health and well-being.
    • Nurses and midwives should integrate nature-based approaches into their practice.
    • A co-creative partnership with nature is essential for the future of healing.