Empachos, Soponcios, y Otros Males Mexicanos - Empachos, Soponcios, and Other Mexican Ailments

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Have you ever heard of empacho, mal de ojo, or mal del puerco? In this episode, we unpack these common yet culturally rich concepts that aren’t officially recognized by doctors but are widely understood across Latin America. From stomach aches and sudden frights to the infamous post-meal sleepiness, we share stories, remedies, and even a few laughs as we reflect on how these beliefs shape the way people talk about health.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the most common Mexican folk illnesses and what they reveal about daily life.
• Learn how language, tradition, and humor intersect in cultural health expressions.
• Hear our personal experiences and reflections on which of these ailments we’ve felt ourselves.

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• 281 – ¿Cómo, Cuándo y Qué Se Come en México? | How, When, and What People Eat in Mexico?
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1. Empachos, Soponcios, y Otros Males Mexicanos - Empachos, Soponcios, and Other Mexican Ailments (00:00:00)

2. Introducción al Mundo de los Males Culturales (00:00:31)

3. El Misterioso Empacho (00:01:03)

4. El Tramafat y sus Efectos (00:06:33)

5. Agarrar Aire: Mitos y Realidades (00:10:28)

6. El Mal de Ojo y Sus Creencias (00:14:10)

7. El Patatús: Crisis Inesperadas (00:17:30)

8. El Mal del Puerco: La Somnolencia Tras Comer (00:19:32)

9. Achicopalarse: La Tristeza Cultural (00:21:58)

10. Estar Chocheando: La Vejez y sus Desafíos (00:23:29)

11. El Soponcio: Desmayos y Calor (00:26:47)

12. Reflexiones sobre la Cultura y la Salud (00:29:36)