Saturday, June 13, 2009

Chinese medicine
Felix tells us that most Chinese use a combination of Western medical care and traditional Chinese medicine. The system relies on herbal remedies and extracts of animal parts. The training for traditional doctors is long and rigorous, as it is for Western doctors.
Felix tell us he had hepatitis A at the age of 2. His parents selected traditional medicine believing it had fewer side effects.















Above and below: scenes from a Chinese clinic.


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