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For many of us in the western world, the word ‘Ayurveda’ roughly translates to spa treatments, aromatic oils, and maybe some panpipe music. Is there more we can learn from the practice than massages alone? You better believe it, says Hannah Peck.

If you plan on choosing your elective destination on the beaches alone, you’re doing it wrong.

We took a closer look at the social and ethical challenges of organising your elective independently.

You know how to prepare for the sun, sea, and sights, but do you really know how to make the most of your hospital placement?

Professional herbalists, village healers, and soothsayers alike tend to be collectively identified under the controversial title of ‘Witch-Doctor’ in Africa, and are a major part of African healthcare. In this post we take a closer look at the differences between them, and why they are a popular alternative to Western medicine.