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Ancient Maya Wisdom Key to Modern Health

Ancient Maya Wisdom Key to Modern Health | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Great article from Chaa Creek, highlighting Dr. Rosita Arvigo's work with Don Elijio Panti, and the Maya Winter Solstice celebrations.

 

"Rather than misinterpreting Maya beliefs to falsely predict the end of the world, researching and practicing ancient Maya medicine and natural healing techniques can open a new world of health today, noted author and Maya medicinal plant expert Dr. Rosita Arvigo advised participants at Chaa Creek’s 2012 Maya Winter Solstice celebrations.  Chaa Creek events coordinator Denise Duran said that Dr Arvigo’s presentation, 'Tales of a Maya Shaman' was one of the highlights of the Belizean eco resort’s week-long Maya cultural exposition surrounding the 2012 Maya Winter Solstice celebrations of December 21, 2012."

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Dr. Rosita Arvigo to Speak at Chaa Creek

Dr. Rosita Arvigo to Speak at Chaa Creek | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Dr. Arvigo has written numerous books on medicinal plants and Maya food.  She studied under Don Elijio Panti. 

"Don Elijio Panti (1893 – 1996) gained international recognition as one of the last living links of an ancient Maya system of healing that employs medicinal plants, massage, acupuncture, herbal and sweat baths and prayers to effect cures on a wide range of maladies. Beginning as a chiclero collecting sapodilla tree resin (the base for chewing gum) for companies such as Wrigley’s, Don Elijio studied under Maya curers in the jungles of Guatemala and Belize."

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