MAYAN MEDICINE, PART 3

In solidarity with Rethinking Schools “Teach-in” day opposing the restriction of access to materials and open inquiry in Mexican-American studies programs in Arizona, the OCOM Library will be highlighting some Latino ways of healing. Maya abdominal massage for women was reported to help alleviate common problems such as menstrual cramps, menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and … Read more

MAYAN MEDICINE, PART 2

In solidarity with Rethinking Schools “Teach-in” day opposing the restriction of access to materials and open inquiry in Mexican-American studies programs in Arizona, the OCOM Library will be highlighting some Latino ways of healing. Enema scene Petén Lowlands Holistic by its very nature, Mayan medicine is classified as a medico-religious healing tradition. It takes into account … Read more

MAYAN MEDICINE, PART 1

In solidarity with Rethinking Schools “Teach-in” day opposing the restriction of access to materials and open inquiry in Mexican-American studies programs in Arizona, the OCOM Library will be highlighting some Latino ways of healing. Tikal Lord presents offering in vessel to Itzam’ná and Ixch’el Medicine among the ancient Mayas was a blend of religion and … Read more

Library Closure

The library will be closed from 1-2pm on Tuesday, January 25th for a library staff in-service. The quiet study space will remain open during this time. Thanks for understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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