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The document discusses the Qollahuaya-Andean understanding of physiology through a topographical-hydraulic model, where the body is seen as a hydraulic system with a central heart (sonco) and fluid dynamics similar to their ecological environment. It emphasizes the holistic view of the body, where emotions and physical health are interconnected, and highlights cultural barriers to modern medicine in the Andes. The author, Joseph W. Bastien, draws on extensive fieldwork to illustrate how traditional beliefs

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Edward Abse

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