The application of lichens in traditional Mexican thera- pies has also been documented since the colonial period. Hernández [10] reported the use of lichens and recorded their Nahuatl names; among these, he me
In just a few short years, beloved Mexican singer/songwriter Carin León has evolved from a regional hitmaker to an internationally known talent. His reflective and honest songs have connected with audiences globally, becoming one of Spotify's most streamed modern Mexican artists. ...
The following is an edited version of his letter; the names of the individuals have been changed:"Three years ago, I recruited a boy from a Mexican family to play on my soccer team. The young man's name is Alfredo and his mother is a saint of a woman, with a sweet daughter who's...
Grandma Estrella, for example, is judgmental of Harrison’s “dirtiness” due to having been called “a dirty Mexican” herself as a child. By rendering traditional practices as individualistic, “Remedies” refuse to romanticize or stereotype such forms of care. In this way, the story ...
”Trotter (1981), for example, asked 378 Mexican Americans (1) what home remedies for illnesses they knew and (2) what illness was treated by which remedy. From these two questions, he was able to compare response frequencies by gender, age, place of birth, and other factors. The ...
Pachter LM, Weller SC, Baer RD, de Alba-Garcia JE, Trotter RT, Glazer M, Klein R: Variation in asthma beliefs and practices among mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican-Americans, Mexicans, and Guatemalans. Journal of Asthma. 2002, 39: 119-134. 10.1081/JAS-120002193. PubMed Google Scholar Welle...
As some of you may know, Cory wrote a book some ten-plus years ago calledFifty-four Devils: The Art and Folklore of Fortune-telling with Playing Cards. Last year, he released theTenth Anniversary revised edition, which expanded the original text to include more depth on readings, revised op...
Not to be confused with Mexican enchiladas! It is not connected with Mexican cuisine – there are certainly no tortillas involved! Lobster Enchilado is a great example ofHaitian Creolecooking style – and you will find the enchilado sauce used in many dishes around Cuba. ...
Currier RL:The hot-cold syndrome and symbolic balance in Mexican and Spanish-American folk medicine.Ethnology1966,5:251-263. 10.2307/3772771 ArticleGoogle Scholar López-Austin A:Cuerpo humano e ideología. Las concepciones de los antiguos nahuas. México, D.F. UNAM; 1982. ...
But, not only typical food is eaten in Costa Rica. While staying here you can be delighted with an excellent international cuisine too. Mexican, Italian, French, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, and American food is also served in restaurants throughout the country. ...