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Curanderismo is a kind of folk medicine practiced primarily in the Hispanic community.  It also goes by the name of Latin American Healing and may include spirituality and prayer, rituals, herbal treatments, massage and psychic curative approaches to care.  While there is little if any clinical proof regarding Curanderismo, some anecdotal information would suggest that it may have an effect in certain believers (very common with folk remedies) and lessens some symptoms, including pain and stress.

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