Jehovah witness:
They do not receive blood or donate blood. They do not believe in luck or keeping secretes.
They are religiously kept to their own religion and do not help out other religions.
They try and get into heaven and rely upon Jesus. They put males in charge to lead all things,
females do not lead much. Started in Germany. Dietary includes they do not eat foods that are
bloody or uncooked. They are not allowed to drink to get drunk, they can still drink though.
They can take blood substitutes but not major components of blood. They worship one God.
Glinco beluga and parsley. They do not say the pledge of allegiance or vote.
Islam:
AVOID eye contact, pointing could be seen as rude, men do not want to shave their breads
unless they absolutely have to. Women lead the house and balance the house. Mecca is where
its most abundant, and where it started. Highest in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and
so no. (middle east). They can eat shellfish and steak, lamb, and fruits and vegies. They do not
eat pork or gelatin, no blood products, not alcohol at all, or no birds. 9th month is the holiest
month of the year where they fast sunrise to sunset. They do fast so there is concern for
hypoglycemia. Eat carbohydrates during fasting. They use spiritual methods before turning to
medicine. IV fluids and blood donations are not allowed during fasting. Flaxseed oil and honey
are used to promote stomach health. Avoid organ transplants, pain is cleaning of the body.
Family will always be in the room! 5 pillars. Pray to Meccah 5 times a day. Death rituals are seen
by other Muslims to show respect to others. Clothes removed by others of the same sex.
Autopsies should be avoided as much as possible. No embolization!!
Hinduism:
Everything that died, is recreated after. Body language is palms together and boweling, Touching
is seen as disrespectable. Some may shake hands, but only right hand and by men. Eye contact
varies. Women do not make eye content with men. Divided into casts Whole family involved in
all medical conditions. Men are for income; women are for household roles. They avoid eat and
eggs but will drink dairy. Rice or flatbed with curry is OK with yogurt. Cows are holy animals, so
they do not eat meat. Keeps away from caffeine, garlic, onions, mushrooms, and
alcohol/caffeine. If they drink, they must bath first before going into the temple. A lot of
healthcare issues and not able to access it well. They believe in reincarnation and karma. They
fast as well on holy days, or on hospital visits as it is “cleansing the body.” Yoga is used for
healing and spirituality. Ashwogonad for stress, Boswellia, Brahmi, and cumin. Not many
burials, they cremate them and pour it in a body of water for nirvana purposes. Sandalwood-
male. Turmeric- female.
Appalachia:
Dialect issue primarily Christianity. Avoid conflict. Hierarchy in the family- attachment to place
and family. Priorities different as male vs. female roles. Heart disease, copd, cancer, stroke,
diabetes, suicide, and smokers!!! Toughness is associated with not seeking care. They wait
awhile before seeking medical care. They think its expensive, waiting too long, and using google
They do not receive blood or donate blood. They do not believe in luck or keeping secretes.
They are religiously kept to their own religion and do not help out other religions.
They try and get into heaven and rely upon Jesus. They put males in charge to lead all things,
females do not lead much. Started in Germany. Dietary includes they do not eat foods that are
bloody or uncooked. They are not allowed to drink to get drunk, they can still drink though.
They can take blood substitutes but not major components of blood. They worship one God.
Glinco beluga and parsley. They do not say the pledge of allegiance or vote.
Islam:
AVOID eye contact, pointing could be seen as rude, men do not want to shave their breads
unless they absolutely have to. Women lead the house and balance the house. Mecca is where
its most abundant, and where it started. Highest in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and
so no. (middle east). They can eat shellfish and steak, lamb, and fruits and vegies. They do not
eat pork or gelatin, no blood products, not alcohol at all, or no birds. 9th month is the holiest
month of the year where they fast sunrise to sunset. They do fast so there is concern for
hypoglycemia. Eat carbohydrates during fasting. They use spiritual methods before turning to
medicine. IV fluids and blood donations are not allowed during fasting. Flaxseed oil and honey
are used to promote stomach health. Avoid organ transplants, pain is cleaning of the body.
Family will always be in the room! 5 pillars. Pray to Meccah 5 times a day. Death rituals are seen
by other Muslims to show respect to others. Clothes removed by others of the same sex.
Autopsies should be avoided as much as possible. No embolization!!
Hinduism:
Everything that died, is recreated after. Body language is palms together and boweling, Touching
is seen as disrespectable. Some may shake hands, but only right hand and by men. Eye contact
varies. Women do not make eye content with men. Divided into casts Whole family involved in
all medical conditions. Men are for income; women are for household roles. They avoid eat and
eggs but will drink dairy. Rice or flatbed with curry is OK with yogurt. Cows are holy animals, so
they do not eat meat. Keeps away from caffeine, garlic, onions, mushrooms, and
alcohol/caffeine. If they drink, they must bath first before going into the temple. A lot of
healthcare issues and not able to access it well. They believe in reincarnation and karma. They
fast as well on holy days, or on hospital visits as it is “cleansing the body.” Yoga is used for
healing and spirituality. Ashwogonad for stress, Boswellia, Brahmi, and cumin. Not many
burials, they cremate them and pour it in a body of water for nirvana purposes. Sandalwood-
male. Turmeric- female.
Appalachia:
Dialect issue primarily Christianity. Avoid conflict. Hierarchy in the family- attachment to place
and family. Priorities different as male vs. female roles. Heart disease, copd, cancer, stroke,
diabetes, suicide, and smokers!!! Toughness is associated with not seeking care. They wait
awhile before seeking medical care. They think its expensive, waiting too long, and using google
