Ancient hawaiian technique tested to ease colostomy struggles

This study will test whether the Ho'oponopono technique, a traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness, can help people who have a colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly for waste) feel better about their body image, adjust to life with a stoma, and improve their quality of life. About 64 adults scheduled for colostomy surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus Ho'oponopono sessions. Researchers will measure changes using standard questionnaires.