Hilot
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Hilot is an ancient Filipino art of healing. Hilots as well as arbularyos are the much cheaper alternative to medical doctors in the Philippines, especially in very deep rural areas. Hilots employ 'chiropractic' manipulation and massage for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoligamentous and musculoskeletal ailments. Hilots have been known to reset dislocated and sprained joints such as the knee, ankle, fingers and metacarpal bones. Hilots tend to be chiropractors while arbularyos tend to be herbalists. Midwives are also called hilots.
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