Latinos Folk Health Beliefs
Abby MarquezMexican American Studies
Mr. Brett Millan
What are Folk Health Beliefs?
natural forces
Supernatural forces
strong emotions which upset the body balance
Latinos Folk Health Beliefs
Caída de
Mollera
Cólico – Colic
Empacho - Blocked Intestine
Mal Aire - Bad air
Susto – FrightShock "soul loss“
Mal de Ojo - Evil eye
Tristeza - Sadness
Nature illinesses
Caída de Mollera - Fallen Fontanelle
Empacho - Blocked Intestine
Mal Aire - Bad air
"Supernatural Illnesses"
Mal de Ojo - Evil eye
Susto - Fright/Shock
Other illnesses that are caused by being emotional upset
Tristeza - Sadness
Curandero- Healers
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