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The Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing
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The Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing
The Scalpel and the Silver Bear is a captivating autobiography that follows the journey of Dr.
Lori Alvord, the first Navajo woman surgeon, as she combines modern medicine with traditional healing practices.
This inspiring story details her struggles to bring medical care to the Navajo reservation in Gallup, New Mexico, and her efforts to merge the latest breakthroughs of medical science with the ancient tribal paths to recovery and wellness.
Through dramatic encounters, Dr.
Alvord witnesses the power of belief to influence health, for good or for ill, and comes to understand the importance of a balanced and harmonious life, according to the Navajo philosophy of Walking in Beauty.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of traditional healing practices and modern medicine, and is sure to inspire readers to embrace a more holistic approach to healthcare.
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