Acupuncture treatment, Chinese Medicine

Chinese cupping, China, Asia

Thai monk preparing herbal medicines, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Gyeongdong Market, largest Asian medicine market in Korea, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Laboratory at Medical center for HIV positive patients, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Eye testing in a Dong village school, China, Asia

Selling herbal medicines at Kashi (Kashgar) Sunday market, Xinjiang Province, China, Asia

Various Chinese herbs for traditional Chinese medicine

Chinese Pharmacy in Malacca, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pharamceuticals for sale in the town market, Kengtung (Kyaingtong), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health building designed by Frank Gehry, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Astragalus, used to protect and support the immune system

Young patient in an African hospital, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Medical consultation, medical center for HIV positive patients, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Miao woman selling herbal medicines at market, Guizhou, China, Asia

Foot massage

Herbal medicine shop in Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Acupuncture, Vietnamese traditional medicine clinic, Cu Chi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bhasma (Ayurveduc medicine) ingredients, Kerala, India, Asia

Brahmi leaves (Centella Asiatica) and a drink made from it used for abdominal disorders

Ayurvedic Oil used in treatments, India, Asia

Painting on the front wall of a medical dispensary, Joal, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Blood test at Medical center for HIV positive patients, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Ayurvedic Oil used in treatments, India, Asia

African hospital, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

French doctor examining monk, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

AIDS prevention poster, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

The idea of the interconnectedness of all things is central to the tribal way of looking at the world. practical knowledge of the environment, of crops and medicines, of hunting and fishing, is a byproduct of it. the makuna believe that human beings, animals, and all of nature are parts of the same one. animals and fish live in their own communities, which are just like human communities, with their chiefs, their shamans, their dance houses, their songs, and their material possessions. when human peoples dance in this world, the shaman invites the animal people to dance in theirs. if humans do not dance and shamans do not offer spirit food to the animal people, the animals will die out and there will be no more game left in the world. for the makuna the radical disjunction so characteristic of western thought between nature and culture, men and animals, dissolves. eastern colombia amazon, vaupes region, population: 600

Hospital doctor and nurses, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Nurse taking patient's blood pressure, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colombian shaman picking herbs, colombi

These reindeer peoples' entire existence is based around their herds of reindeer, which provide milk, skins for clothes, horn for carving and medicine, transport and occasionally, meat. the tsaatan are part of the tuvan ethnic group, which inhabits the tuvan republic of russia. there are only about 200 tsaatan in total, spread over 100,000 sq km of northern mongolia. they are nomadic, often moving their small encampments every three to four weeks, searching for special types of grass and moss loved by the reindeer. the tsaatan are strong practitioners of shamanism. west taiga, northern mongolia

India - farming - health: man harvesting wild succulent plant for herbal medicine

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Cedron

John Curtain School of Medical Research, architect Lyons, Canberra, A.C.T., Australia, Pacific

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Local farmers visiting the demonstration plot and using the wormery composter

Community and home based care service is one of the critical care and support services provided to people living with HIV in Nepal. CHBC Teams provide basic health services, social, emotional and spiritual support, reinforcing the concept of ?positive living? and reducing stigma and discrimination in the community. Doti, Nepal

In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis making torma, a ritual food offering. India

N month of november 7 days before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They bring their precious herbs, minerals special animal glands to be blessed. A selected amount of herbs is placed in a copper vessel placed on monastery alter. 7 days amchis go through an elaborate potenization of these medicines through prayer other practices. Seen here is of amchis holding a dorje (sacred object used cutting through obscurations) which is lined from a vessel containing various herbs sitting on monastery alter to heart chakra. Chang tang nyee, ladakh, indi

In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis making torma, a ritual food offering. India

In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis performing puja at potenization ceremony. Amchis performing rituals during potenization ceremony. India

People receiving free medical check-ups in Lumphini Park, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

BOLIVIA FUNDAWI factory in El Alto where the teas are put into tea-bags and packaged ready for market

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA Cultivating estevia which is a natural sweetener, good for diabetes, in Santa Fe, Caranavi

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA FUNDAWI factory in El Alto where the teas are put into tea-bags and packaged ready for market.

BOLIVIA Cultivating estevia which is a natural sweetener, good for diabetes, in Santa Fe, Caranavi.

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems

Usa, Az, Kayenta, Medicine Man Joe Holyday Compound

Indonesia the childrens hospital, built by crs, banda aceh, aceh. dr. nurbafri n. yabya, pediatrician. 2 years after the tsunami

BOLIVIA Cultivating estevia which is a natural sweetener, good for diabetes, in Santa Fe, Caranavi

BOLIVIA Alejandra Roque, Gendra Colque and Domitila Apaza harvesting organic lemongrass in the hills above Santa Fe, near Caranavi

BOLIVIA FUNDAWI factory in El Alto where the teas are put into tea-bags and packaged ready for market.

BOLIVIA Alejandra Roque, Gendra Colque and Domitila Apaza harvesting organic lemongrass in the hills above Santa Fe, near Caranavi

BOLIVIA Alejandra Roque, Gendra Colque and Domitila Apaza harvesting organic lemongrass in the hills above Santa Fe, near Caranavi

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Cedron

BOLIVIA Cultivating estevia which is a natural sweetener, good for diabetes, in Santa Fe, Caranavi

Dharmalshalla students from mezakhang (traditional tibetan school of medicine) picking plants as a practical exercise their class dealing with taxanomy of plants. Rhotang pass, manali, india

Indonesia the childrens hospital, built by crs, banda aceh, aceh. dr. nurbafri n. yabya, pediatrician. 2 years after the tsunami

BOLIVIA Cultivating estevia which is a natural sweetener, good for diabetes, in Santa Fe, Caranavi

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Cedron

BOLIVIA Cultivating estevia which is a natural sweetener, good for diabetes, in Santa Fe, Caranavi

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Local farmers visiting the demonstration plot

Plaque commemorating Sir Alexander Fleming, discovered of penicillin, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Namibia voluntary home visitors catholic aids action visiting a sick woman with at home in rehobeth. They provide with arvs (anti retro viral) medicines which made in india

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI.Cuttings being planted in the nursery

Dharmalshalla students from mezakhang (traditional tibetan school of medicine) picking plants as a practical exercise their class dealing with taxanomy of plants. Rhotang pass, manali, india

BOLIVIA Plant for processing medicinal and aromatic herbs, Chizchipani, Caranavi. The project of FUNDAWI. Cleaning and drying Salvia, a medicinal plant used for coughs and stomach problems.

A sign for a Leprosy service in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

BOLIVIA Alejandra Roque, Gendra Colque and Domitila Apaza harvesting organic lemongrass in the hills above Santa Fe, near Caranavi

BOLIVIA Alejandra Roque, Gendra Colque and Domitila Apaza harvesting organic lemongrass in the hills above Santa Fe, near Caranavi

Medicine Lake above Jasper, Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Canadian Rockies, Canada, North America

A Yellow Fever clinic in Tower Hamlets, a poor sink estate, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treat an injured walker in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dried shark fins for sale in traditional chinese medicine store, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Dried shark fins and sea cucumbers for sale in traditional chinese medicine store, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Dried shark fins for sale in traditional chinese medicine store, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Traditional Chinese herbal medicines in a shop in Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treat an injured walker in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mountain rescue team doctor injects an injured climber with morphine for pain relief after he dislocated his shoulder on Jacks Rake, Pavey Ark, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Shark cartilage pills on display, once believed to prevent cancer, this product has no demonstraed health benefit, Busan aquarium, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Dried shark fins for sale in traditional chinese medicine store, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Members of the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treat an injured walker in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A sim man being used in a training scenario for mountain rescue volunteers, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A sim man being used in a training scenario for mountain rescue volunteers, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traditional Chinese herbal medicines in a shop in Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treat an injured walker in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dried shark fins for sale in traditional Chinese medicine store, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Traditional Chinese herbal medicines in a shop in Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traditional Chinese herbal medicines in a shop in Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treat an injured walker in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treat an injured walker in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dried shark fins for sale in traditional Chinese medicine store, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Traditional Chinese herbal medicines in a shop in Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe