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Health Tips for Journeys to the Peruvian Amazon
Ayahuasca diet and precautions
Food to avoid on a MAO Inhibitors diet _______________________________________________________________________ Useful medical and herbal references . MASTA (Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad):
Travel Medicine Program - Disease Information, Malaria: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/tmp-pmv/info/pal_mal_e.html
Keep The Bugs Away With DEET:
Malaria, Health Risks - Travellers vs. Natives (Tropical Diseases): http://www.nativeplanet.org/health/malaria.htm
CDC Travelers' Health: http://www.cdc. gov/travel/ malariadrugs. htm
Peruvian Bark (Chinchona Tree): http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/perbar29.html
Botany - Using Bark to Cure the Bite: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/pae/botany/botany_map/articles/article_08.html
Chinese Herbal Medicine: http://vvv.com/healthnews/chinese_medicine.html _______________________________________________________________________ Insect repellent suppliers Repel Lemon Eucalyptus: http://www.wpcbrands.com _______________________________________________________________________ Vaccination and medical check-ups We strongly recommend a thorough medical check-up well before your departure. At the time we are writing, there are no formal vaccination requirements for entering Peru, though shots for Hepatitis A (and Hepatis B, if you plan to stay for a long time or doing an expedition), Polio, Tetanus, Rabies, Yellow Fever, Diphtheria and Typhoid - together with anti-Malaria prophylaxis - are recommended. There may not be need for an Hepatitis B shot within a short period of staying in the jungle, in the context of a civilized Ayahuasca retreat. Consult with a specialised Health Travel Clinic, a Tropical Medicine Centre, or your Medical Practioner, for the most updated medical requirements and information on anti-malaria prophylaxis. In London, try the Royal Free Travel Health Centre (at the Royal Free Hospital), Pond Street, London NW3 2 QG (Tel. +44 - 20 7830 2885). Hospitals & Medical Emergencies in Iquitos The following centres have emergencies departments, with English speaking personnel: • Hospital Iquitos, Avenida Grau, Iquitos, Tel. (065) 231 721 (emergency line) • Hospital Regional de Loreto, 28 de Julio, Iquitos, Tel. (065) 235 821 (emergency line) • Clinica Ana Stahl, Avenida La Marina 285, Iquitos, Tel. (065) 252535 (emergency service 24 hours) - Private clinic catering for international travellers needs • Dr. Victor Antonioli, Fitzcarraldo 156, Iquitos, Tel. (065) 232684 (English-speaking, private doctor) Back to:
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