Grade 6 Term 4 History Unit 5 PDF
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This document details the link between holistic (traditional) and Western forms of healing in South Africa. It explores how traditional healers and Western medical doctors collaborate, especially in rural areas with limited health facilities. It mentions how traditional healers' knowledge of plants has contributed to modern medicine (Western).
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Grade 6 Term 4 History Unit 5 Unit 5 Holistic & Western Healing The link between holistic (traditional) and Western forms of healing Today many different types of healers exist in South Africa today. People often see more than just one type of healer. Traditional healers and western medical do...
Grade 6 Term 4 History Unit 5 Unit 5 Holistic & Western Healing The link between holistic (traditional) and Western forms of healing Today many different types of healers exist in South Africa today. People often see more than just one type of healer. Traditional healers and western medical doctors also work together. This is especially important in rural areas as there are limited health facilities. Some healers combine scientific understanding of the body with a more holistic understanding of health. They treat the symptoms and also give advice about lifestyle, stress management and nutrition. Western medicine has also applied a great deal of information about healing properties of plants from traditional healers throughout the world Thus, many accepted medicines that can be bought from pharmacies are made from indigenous plants.
