You only need 60 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to meet your bodyâs basic needs, but increasing your daily intake to 500 mg can boost your fat-burning potential during exercise by 39%.
Traditional Medical Practices. Traditional medicine in Mexico is based on the Greek belief, brought by the Spaniards, in the four humors: blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile. A balance of these is believed to be needed for good health (Reinert).
Mexican civilization started since 1821 when they became independent from Spain. It is a mix of the ancient Aztec culture, the Spanish culture and some influence from France and the United States, due to those being the most powerful nations during the 19 th and 20 th centuries, respectively.