Curanderismo has evolved well throughout the Chicano community. This type of alternative medicine dates back to Spanish colonization and the beliefs of the curanderos at that time. A curandero can heal a person in four parts: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Of these four areas, physical illness is the most treated. Even though one cannot believe that a person can cure such things, the only thing that is needed for healing is the hope of both the healer and the patient. Curanderismo dates back centuries, today it is widely believed to be used to treat minor illness. . The health care used today is very different from that used hundreds of years ago. This type of alternative medicine, developed from the Spanish colonization of Mexico, is combined with Catholicism and the traditional folk medicine of Native America. Although this type of medicine substitute dates back centuries, today it has evolved to the point where it has been accepted by regional health care plans in the United States to be part of the insurance plan. Not only have curanderos been accepted into health insurance plans, but they are now seen working in hospitals and clinics around the world. Even though curanderos don't prefer their patients to take pills, they still enjoy working in hospitals and clinics. If necessary, you can request to have a curandero in the insurance. Despite the fact that modern medicine is used in hospitals and clinics, most curanderos use herbal supplements, prayers, magick, and talk therapy to treat patients. For a curandero or anyone who uses and believes in curanderismo, each object they use to treat their patients has a specific purpose... middle of paper ...... their own experiences. Unlike a regular doctor or counselor, they don't take the time to get in-depth information. They don't waste their time, they rely on what falls into the category of depression or whatever according to certain criteria. This shows how professionals just look at the surface of the problem and not the person who needs help. This therefore concludes that curanderismo still exists today. Many may not be familiar with this type of treatment, but it is slowly evolving around the world. Some don't believe it actually works, but patients have turned to Curanderism after lengthy treatments that failed to cure their illnesses. Some people may not have the benefit of seeing a doctor due to lack of medical insurance, but going to a curandero can be a much better experience because they actually want to cure their patient..