Know Your Body

A health program that places an emphasis on the social dimensions of mental, physical, collective health, with an emphasis on prevention. The first stop in today's program is the Huetenango, Guatemala salt mines, where thousands go for traditional Mayan healing treatments. But area residents now must defend it from mining interests with a government concession in tow; then to an examination of the medical properties of lavender as a pain-killer and remedy for stiffness and how to use the plant; and finally, how to put together a first aid kit for use in emergencies. teleSUR