Freaky Remedies
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Remedies in the Andes
Abraham Mata is seeking an ancient animal sacrifice to remedy his health problems. Sitting in an Andean shaman's house in Ollantaytambo, Peru, Abraham holds a candle while shaman Don Jose and his assistant chant.
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Frog Juice Stand
Arequipa, Peru: Hector, owner of a frog juice stand, holds out a live frog. He and his wife Evelyn breed frogs especially for the making of frog juice, which is believed to have remedial properties.
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Remedial Frogs
Arequipa, Peru: Frogs specially bred for use in making remedial frog juice
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Sacred Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs (or "cuys") are considered sacred animals in Peru, and are used for sacrifice in a traditional Peruvian treatment.
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Detox in Thailand
Kiarash, from the UK, sits in the male dormitory at Thamkrabok Monastery Thailand, where he is participating in the drug detox program after many years as an addict.
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Mandy Drinkwater
Saraburi, Thailand: Mandy Drinkwater is a participant in the drug detox program at Thamkrabok Monastery Thailand
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Thai Monks
Saraburi, Thailand: Two of the monks at Thamkrabok Monastery Thailand
