A rich and informative first person narrative of the life and traditions of a Yucateca Maya Healer in Belize Central America. In her charming Belizean style, Beatrice Torres Waight shares the history of her ancestors from the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico, her own life story, delicious Maya culinary recipes, powerful herbal remedies and the profound healing traditions of the Yucateca Maya culture. She shares many secrets about Maya Abdominal Massage and Maya midwifery practices. Included in the book are many memoirs and stories of this amazing healer and herbalist written by her family members, friends, clients and students. All proceeds from this book fund the education of Beatrice's Grandchildren in Belize.
