Sustaining Rainforest Plants, People and Global Health: A Model for Learning from Traditions in Holistic Health Promotion and Community Based Conservation as Implemented by Q’eqchi’ Maya Healers, Maya Mountains, Belize

Sustaining Rainforest Plants, People and Global Health: A Model for Learning from Traditions in Holistic Health Promotion and Community Based Conservation as Implemented by Q’eqchi’ Maya Healers, Maya Mountains, Belize

The present work showcases a model for holistic, sustainable healthcare in indigenous communities worldwide through the implementation of traditional healing practices. The implementation of this model promotes public health and community wellness while addressing crucially important themes such as...

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Main Authors: Pablo Sanchez-Vindas, Todd Pesek, Luis Poveda, Kevin Knight, John Arnason, Victor Cal, Francisco Caal, Sean Collins, Marco Otarola Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-10-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
Q’eqchi’ Maya
traditional healing knowledge
traditional botanical knowledge
medicinal plants
indigenous garden
biological conservation
cultural conservation
sustainability
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/2/11/3383/

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