Your Grandmothers’ Guide to Hispanic Folk Remedies & Advice: The Curandera’s Household Healing Traditions of the Borderlands
()
About this ebook
In this beautifully informative book, you'll discover the traditional remedies and advice passed down through generations of Hispanic families. From natural remedies for common ailments used by grandmothers to the cultural significance of certain ingredients, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge.
Not only will you learn about the practical uses of these remedies, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of the cultural traditions and values that have shaped them.
Whether you're looking to connect with your heritage or simply want to learn about natural remedies, ‘Our Grandmothers’ Guide to Hispanic Folk Remedies & Advice’ is a must-read. Get your copy today and start tapping into the wisdom of your ancestors.
Antonio Noé Zavaleta Ph.D.
Dr. Antonio “Tony” Zavaleta is a native of Brownsville, Texas studied anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a doctoral degree in 1975. He joined the faculty of Texas Southmost College which later became the University of Texas at Brownsville. He served as Dean and Vice President from 1991 to 2016. He retired from The University of Texas Rio Grande as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs (Brownsville) and was awarded the title of distinguished Professor Emeritus after 45 years of service in the classroom and administration. Dr. Zavaleta has had a remarkable career in anthropology and the study of Mexican folk healing known as curanderismo. He is internationally renowned for his study of the U.S.-Mexico Border. In 2009, Zavaleta received Mexico’s highest diplomatic award, the “Premio Ohtli,” or “Pathfinder” award, for his lifetime study of Mexican border culture and assistance of Mexican citizens in the United States.
Related to Your Grandmothers’ Guide to Hispanic Folk Remedies & Advice
Related ebooks
The Modern Art of Brujería: A Beginner's Guide to Spellcraft, Medicine Making, and Other Traditions of the Global South Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMesa Blanca: Whispering Altar Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Curandero Hispanic Ethno-Psychotherapy & Curanderismo: Treating Hispanic Mental Health in the 21St Century Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Botánicas: Sacred Spaces of Healing and Devotion in Urban America Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Walkin' Over Medicine Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Medicinal Plants of the Borderlands: A Bilingual Resource Guide Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Hoodoo Tarot Workbook: Rootwork, Rituals, and Divination Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAfrican American Folk Healing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSanteria: Afro-Caribbean Religion and its Origins Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsVeneration Rites of Curanderismo: Invoking the Sacred Energy of Our Ancestors Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Handbook of Curanderismo: A Practical Guide to the Cleansing Rites of Mesoamerican Shamans and Curanderos Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMaya Medicine: Traditional Healing in Yucatán Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrossroads of Conjure: The Roots and Practices of Granny Magic, Hoodoo, Brujería, and Curanderismo Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Native American Mythology The Role of Nature, Animals and Soul Regarding to Human Being Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHearing the Mermaid's Song: The Umbanda Religion in Rio de Janeiro Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLucumi: The Ways of Santeria: African Spirituality Beliefs and Practices, #4 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Border Healer: My Life as a Curandero Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCurandero Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRemedios: The Healing Life of Eva Castellanoz Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBantu Beliefs and Magic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Curanderx Toolkit: Reclaiming Ancestral Latinx Plant Medicine and Rituals for Healing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mexican Witch Lifestyle: Brujeria Spells, Tarot, and Crystal Magic Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Dona Juana: Journeys of a Bruja, Espiritista and Healer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brujeria: An Introduction to Mexican Magic and Witchcraft Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Espiritismo: Puerto Rican Mediumship & Magic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5West African Shamanism Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSavannah's Hoodoo Doctor Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mixe of Oaxaca: Religion, Ritual, and Healing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Medical For You
The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Adult ADHD: How to Succeed as a Hunter in a Farmer's World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Women With Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies: Discover over 100 herbal Medicine for all kinds of Ailment Inspired By Barbara O'Neill Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHerbal Healing for Women Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook: Easy And Healthy Recipes You Can Meal Prep For The Week Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary of Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn off the Genes That Are Killing You and Your Waistline Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Hormone Reset Diet: Heal Your Metabolism to Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 21 Days Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Living Daily With Adult ADD or ADHD: 365 Tips o the Day Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hidden Lives: True Stories from People Who Live with Mental Illness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Gene: An Intimate History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Tight Hip Twisted Core: The Key To Unresolved Pain Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Peptide Protocols: Volume One Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Woman: An Intimate Geography Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Your Grandmothers’ Guide to Hispanic Folk Remedies & Advice
0 ratings0 reviews