traditional medicine

Contains over fifty remedies to common ailments with ingredients from your kitchen, garden, or local store from the Mayan people of the rainforest.

Recounts the true story of Quang Van Nguyen, an orphan who was adopted by Thau, a sixty-four-year-old monk, who taught Nguyen an ancient form of Chinese medicine and shared his love of animals, nature, and life with his adopted son.

Presents the advancements of American Indians in medicine and health. Describes plumbing systems, hair conditioners, plant medicines, and types of surgery and anesthetics.

Would you believe bee's venom could help you feel better? How about a candle in your ear, or a string running through your nostrils? People have used all sorts of kooky remedies to fight pain and illness. Some work. Others, not so much. Find out more about odd medical cures of past and present!.

A guide to using common foods for treating common ailments.