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What books have you found most useful or inspiring for understanding lomilomi and the larger culture of Hawaiian healing?

If I had to pick one, it would be "Nana i ke Kumu: Look to the Source," volumes 1 and 2, by Mary Kawena Pukui, Haertig and Lee. Written in a conversational style, these books come from a woman who was trained by her grandmother, a kahuna pule in the Pele line who also knew lomilomi, and her grandfather, a kahuna pale keiki in the Lono line. They cover many things, including herbal medicine, midwifery, ho'oponopono, sacred sexuality, dreams and symbols, and much much more. My only regret is she does not discuss lomilomi!

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I LOVE the Wise Secrets of Aloha by Harry Uhane Jim. I have read it a few times, and everytime I read, I always learn more and my understanding goes deeper and deeper.

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