Tag Archives: Health & Fitness

Couch Potatoes Have Pretty Feet

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By Chuck Dale

Ok, now that you are curious as to what this title means, I want you to find a place to sit down, wherever you are, and take off your shoes, socks, crocs or sandals and take a good look at your feet.

About half the way through a run one day with a client, she looked at me and said, “you know, I’d bet that couch potatoes have pretty feet.” She continued, “ before you and I started training together, my feet were soft, smooth, and pretty, but since we have been training, I’ve noticed how rough and calloused they have gotten, so I’d bet couch potatoes have pretty feet.” Continue reading Couch Potatoes Have Pretty Feet

Temazcal

By Brooke Gazer

Temazcal is a ritual vapor bath with pre-Hispanic origins. The Conquistadores attempted to eradicate all Mesoamerican practices but this purifying custom survived and in recent years has experienced a resurgence. The concept is are not unique to Mesoamerica; the North American Indians held sweat lodges, Turkey had steam baths, hot Japanese baths are known as “ofuru” and the Scandinavians developed what is commonly know as a sauna. The primary difference between the Temazcal and many other hot baths around the world is that the focus of temazcal was medicinal. Continue reading Temazcal

Staying healthy in the Big City: Tips on eating, exercise, and emergencies

By Carole Reedy

Although many people don’t know exactly what role Monteczuma played in the history of Mexico, it’s almost certain they know about his revenge, the bane of many tourists. While visiting México City, one of the biggest cities in the world, take a few easy precautions to avoid this debilitating illness and others that can hinder even the intrepid traveler.

Eating Without Fear México is a city of color, delectable smells, music, laughter, and joy. Anyone who’s visited knows it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the street. But if you want to enjoy the rest of your vacation, follow two simple rules: Continue reading Staying healthy in the Big City: Tips on eating, exercise, and emergencies

Drinking your way to Health the Mexican Way: New Year’s cocktails for Health and Happiness

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By Kathy Taylor

Ladies and Gentlemen, start your blenders, but first put away the tequila. After the indulgences of the holiday, it is time to turn a new leaf – a leafy green antioxidant one! As the New Year begins, it is a perfect time to cleanse and renew our bodies, and to establish healthy habits for the months ahead. Visiting the local Jugo and Licuado stand at least once a day is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to kick-start a new regime. Continue reading Drinking your way to Health the Mexican Way: New Year’s cocktails for Health and Happiness