The Maya Empire, centered in the tropical lowlands of what is now Guatemala, reached the peak of its power and influence aroundthe sixth century A.D. The Mayans were one of the most dominant and sophisticated civilizations of Mesoamerica, a historical region__ 66__ Mexico and most of Central America. In its heyday (250-900 CE), the ancient empire built magnificent cities as well asdeveloped advanced writing, mathematics and astronomical systems__ 67__ the foundation of modern science. Just as complex __68__ the holistic healing traditions of the Maya, which incorporate herbalism, cosmovision and spirituality. Mayan healers, orshamans, believe the body and the soul are one, and __69__ are the result of imbalances in the flow of ch’ulel, or life force, withinand around the patient. Besides prescribing herbal remedies, shamans also __70__ that involve prayers, fasting, sweating, offeringsand massages to aid recovery.
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