By Kary Vannice
Worldwide, more than 287,000 women die in childbirth every year from obstetric complications and 99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Continue reading The Chain of Survival: Improving Birth Rates
Tag Archives: Health & Fitness
Cataract Operations
By Elizabeth St. Germaine
On October 14th The Huatulco Rotary Club in coordination with the “World Cataract Foundation” out of Memphis, Tennessee, organized cataract operations at the Huatulco Naval Hospital. Eighty- two people received successful cataract operations. Continue reading Cataract Operations
Cempasuchil/ Calendula/ Marigold: Flower of the Dead
By Julie Etra
Tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold, also called Aztec marigold, is native to Mexico and Central America although it is frequently and mistakenly called African marigold. The common name Cempasúchil (also spelled cempazúchil) is derived from the Nahuatl term for the flower zempoalxochitl, which means “twenty flower”. This is an interesting name as the flower is in the composite family (Asteraceae) along with many common flowers such as daisy, coneflower, yarrow, and dandelion. Continue reading Cempasuchil/ Calendula/ Marigold: Flower of the Dead
Mexican Coca-Cola
By Julie Etra
Although this is a truly American concoction created in 1886 by John Pemberton, and was the first soft drink in space (1985) it may surprise some readers that Mexico has surpassed the United States in consumption since 2010. It now has the dubious distinction of the highest per capita consumption in the world with Mexicans consuming a yearly average of 675 8-oz servings per person. That’s 168.75 gallons per year for every man, woman, and child. Continue reading Mexican Coca-Cola
Señorita Manners
Manners are a way of softening the blow as our ideals and personal space come into proximity with others, are also useful when coming into contact with smaller creatures and creepy crawlies.
The most common interaction is of the buzzing and sucking variety- mosquitoes! First step is prevention and keeping them outside; close doors and screens. If sitting al fresco, light an anti-mosquito coil and place it on the floor. Repellent is always a good option, although please step away from the table if spritzing in a restaurant and don’t forget to offer the bottle around. If a nasty mozzy makes it onto your skin…..slap away, it’s a dog eat dog world! Continue reading Señorita Manners
A Taste of Honey
By Kathy Taylor
If you were inclined to subscribe to a “100 mile” diet, Huatulco is a pretty good place to live: all the fish and shrimp you can eat, shade grown coffee, mescal, fresh cheeses, sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, stone ground corn for tender tortillas, and of course, honey. Bees are what make the agricultural world go round. The relationship between bees and flowers is much like the conundrum of the chicken and the egg. Which came first? Continue reading A Taste of Honey
Mico-lógica Alters our Perception of the Magic of Mushrooms in Oaxaca
Alvin Starkman, M.A., J.D.
When we think of mushrooms and Oaxaca the first thing which comes to mind is María Sabina, Huautla de Jiménez, and hallucinogenic “magic” mushrooms. But slowly that’s all changing as a result of the groundbreaking work in mycology of Josefina Jiménez and Johann Mathieu, through their company Mico-lógica. Continue reading Mico-lógica Alters our Perception of the Magic of Mushrooms in Oaxaca
The Best Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit on the Oaxacan Riviera: You Told Us
By Marcia Chaiken and Jan Chaiken
Thanks to the readers who responded to our survey in January, we now know how so many of you stay healthy and fit. We asked you to tell us about the best forms of exercise on the beach, in the water and in other outdoor locations, in fitness centers and in your homes. We asked for advice about the best places for a long walk, for running or jogging, for fitness swimming, biking and hiking. And we also asked about foods to eat and overall recommendations to stay fit and healthy. Continue reading The Best Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit on the Oaxacan Riviera: You Told Us
The Food of Love
By Kathy Taylor
Valentine’s Day. Romance. Seduction. Amor….The very essence of seduction is to stimulate the five senses: sight, sound, feel, taste, and smell. Starting the evening with a beautifully laid table, flowers, candlelight, soft music, a hint of perfume, and time to enjoy it all. This is not the night to be slaving over the stove, chopping, mixing, stirring, it’s all about make-ahead, have ready in the fridge to pop into the oven so you can relax and enjoy the evening. If you want a big elaborate production, go out to your favourite restaurant and really put on the dog, but if you want to do it right at home, simple elegant luxury is what it’s all about. Continue reading The Food of Love
Heart Chakra
By Kari Vannice
Do you ever wonder why you sometimes have difficulty accepting yourself the way you are, find it difficult to say “no” to people or struggle with jealousy? It could be that your Heart Chakra is out of balance. Chakras are swirling vortices of energy that are centered along the spine. Chakra means “wheel” in the ancient language of Sanskrit. They can be thought of as spinning wheels of light or energy that connect the physical body to the spiritual body and the emotional to the mental. Continue reading Heart Chakra
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