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Patrick's hCG Weight Loss Journal: Week 1
Patrick Harrison
Follow Puerto Vallarta's Patrick Harrison on his journey to lose fifty pounds using the Sure Results hCG Diet, a revolutionary system of weight loss that uses naturally produced hormones to signal the rapid release of fat stores.
Menopause Program at The Boutique Theater
 Pamela Thompson
What is menopause and what are the connections between hormones, heart and head? How can you and your family deal with menopause? Don't miss 'Me and My Menopause,' an informative, humorous and enlightening program for women at the Boutique Theater on January 24th from 9:15 am – 12:30 pm.
2010 Was Year of the Lung: Lung Health Needs Attention
 Bobby Ramakant
Statistically, there is 1 TB-related death that takes place every 18 seconds, 1 HIV death every 16 seconds, 1 child dies of pneumonia every 15 seconds and 1 smoking-related death every 13 seconds.
The Silent Killer That Continues to Claim Children’s Lives
 Miriam Gathigah
Medical experts have warned that malaria and HIV have monopolised interventions geared towards curbing child mortality in Kenya, thus ignoring the equally deadly killer, diarrhoea. This disease has silently claimed the lives of hundreds of children every year.
Mexico's Other Enemy: Obesity Rates Triple in Last 3 Decades
 Rafael Romo
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 69.5% of the Mexican population aged 15 and older is overweight or obese. This is the highest rate in the world, even higher than in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Salvation: Cuba's International Medical Brigades
 Stephen Salaff & Stavros Preketes
Cuba’s substantive dedication of humanitarian medical emergency aid to Haiti upon the disastrous 12 January 2010 magnitude 7 Port-Au-Prince earthquake followed 50 years of planned Cuban healthcare and first-response commitment internationally and across the global south.
PAN Pushing for New Junk Food Bill
 Víctor Mayén
The National Action Party (PAN) presented a proposal Thursday to the Chamber of Deputies regarding the increase in taxes on junk food in Mexico.
US Baby Boomers Worry About Medicare
 Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar & Jennifer Agiesta
Anxious to receive their Medicare benefits after years of paying taxes into the system, baby boomers say they’re willing to sacrifice to preserve the scope and level of coverage.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta January 2011 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
As we finish up the last week of 2010, it is a time to reflect on the past year. We have accomplished a lot of great things and are proud! So, hold on to your hats and prepare for a January that is jam-packed with our regular clinics, some new clinics and as well, some great programs.
Urgent Public Service Announcement for Blood Donations
 Kelly Trainor
The U.S. Consular Agency of Vallarta is requesting blood donations, A– Negative or O- Negative for Mr. Ezequio Rodriguez Gallegos who is hospitalized at Cornerstone Hospital. The local blood bank does not have this type of blood.
Cabo Corrientes Women To Receive Free Medical Massage
 Dr. Rudolph C. Ryser
Leading a team of massage therapists, Dr. Leslie E. Korn, has invited rural women residents in Cabo Corrientes to participate in the Cabo Corrientes Medical Massage Project (CCMMP) beginning in January 2011.
Dr. Curiel on Cardiac Stress Testing
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources is pleased to work closely with Dr. Adolfo Curiel, a bi-lingual cardiologist. As we move through various topics/interviews with our physicians, we have interviewed Dr. Curiel regarding treadmill stress testing.
Genetically Modified Food: We Are What We Eat!
 Tara Spears
Have you eaten genetically modified food? Do you know in which foods it can be found? Do you know what to do to avoid consuming them? Do you know its possible health effects? These are the questions that this guide seeks to respond to a consumer audience who demand this information and is increasingly more interested in healthy eating.
2011 Women to Women Fashion Show
 Tara Spears
This year's proceeds will again be used to sponsor the Cancer de Mama event on February 8, 2011. More than a hundred women journey to La Penita from as far as Guadalajara to receive breast protheses that have been specifically donated for this cause.
Hopes Rest on a New Rapid Diagnostic Test for Tuberculosis
 Bobby Ramakant
This new ‘while you wait’ test incorporates modern DNA technology that can be used outside of conventional laboratories. It also benefits from being fully automated and therefore easy and safe to use.
Give the Gift of Life This Christmas
Pamela Thompson
It is a daily battle searching for blood for critical patients in all of our local hospitals - especially during the holidays. This Christmas, please consider donating the Gift of Life, keeping in mind that donation requirements in Mexico are different than in the United States and Canada.
 Mission Accomplished: PV Firefighters and Lifeguards Receive Donations
 Gary Green
Back in October, over $36,000 pesos were raised at the inaugural Spaghetti Friend-Raiser to support our local firefighters and lifeguards. The funds raised were used to purchase 15 mattresses, bed frames, pillows and mattress pads, three bee suits and a much-needed kitchen custom storage cabinet.
New Drug for US Executions Expected to Become Norm
 Sean Murphy
A sedative Oklahoma used to execute a death row inmate that is commonly used to euthanize animals could become more popular because of a nationwide shortage of a key ingredient in several states’ lethal injection formulas, death penalty experts say.
La Penita Cancer de Mama Clinic Slated for February 5-7, 2011
 Tara A. Spears
The non-profit Cancer de Mama organization is gearing up for their annual breast prosthesis clinic to be held the first weekend in February, 2011. Anyone wishing to volunteer is welcome to attend the first planning meeting at the La Penita RV Park on Tuesday, January 10, 2011 at 10 am.
Neonatal Intensive Care in Mexico is Cost Effective
 Katie Hickling
Neonatal intensive care provides substantial population health benefits in Mexico relative to its costs, even for very premature babies, and as such offers exceptional value for money within the country's Popular Health Insurance (Seguro Popular) program, which offers free access to a specific set of health care interventions.
Chaya / Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius / Euphorbiaceae: 'Tree Spinach' from the Yucatan
 Leslie Korn
Chaya, also known as "tree spinach," is one of the richest sources of nutrients among all the leafy greens with high levels of protein, calcium, potassium, iron, and carotene. It has shown glucose-lowering capacity in the lab and thus may be useful in preventing diabetes.
Stem-Cell Treatment 'Cures' HIV Patient
 Fred Tasker
Doctors in Berlin, working with an American patient with both HIV and leukemia, have declared in a peer-reviewed journal that they believe they have cured both illnesses. It would be the first time an HIV patient has been cured.
Health Secretariat Cautions on Cold Weather
 The News
The Health Secretariat (SSA) called on Mexicans to take the necessary precautions to prevent illnesses and deaths caused by low temperatures. A total of 10 deaths have been reported in Coahuila and Chihuahua.
Sunscreen Chemicals Absorbed Into Body, Found in 85 Percent of Human Milk Samples
 Natural News
The investigation found UV filters, which are common in cosmetics and sunscreens, were present in 85 percent of human milk samples tested. What does this mean for adults, much less babies taking in this contaminated milk? The alarming truth is, no one knows.
Honey Health Benefits Touted as Bees Face Extinction
 Laura Krantz
Sweet, healthy, vital for the planet, and perhaps even a good model for society. This is how beekeepers at a Honey Fair in Laval this fall described bees and the products made within their hives.
Myths and Facts: Study Verifies that There is No Value in Any Flu Vaccine
 PreventDisease.com
A remarkable study published in the Cochrane Libary found no evidence of benefit for influenza vaccinations and also noted that the vast majority of trials were inadequate.
Down's Syndrome Foundation PVR Fundraiser at Horizon
 Eric La Gasca
Don't miss a fabulous fundraising event for the Down's Syndrome Foundation of Puerto Vallarta at the Horizon Residences Pool Lobby on Sunday, December 19th from 5-7 pm. For just $250 pesos, you'll enjoy food and wine provided by some of Vallarta's favorite restaurants - all for a good cause!
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta December 2010 Newsletter
Pamela Thompson
There's so much going on in Vallarta in December that we've decided not to have any of our monthly clinics. But wait until you see what we have planned for January 2011! Our theme will be 'New Year - Explore Your Health Options' as we offer a non-stop round of clinics, speakers programs & seminars.
Challenging HIV Through Social Networking
 Springer
Tapping into young people’s use of online social networks presents health agencies with a powerful opportunity to help control the rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in homeless youth.
CDC and EPA Caught Withholding Truth About Toxic Drinking Water
 Jonathan Benson
A recent story from The Washington Post reveals that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) knowingly dragged their feet on releasing an important report about the dangers of contaminated drinking water supplies.
Marijuana Cuts Tumor Growth by 50%
 PreventDisease.com
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies.
NYC to Deploy Ambulances to Save Organs
 Anemona Hartocollis
Some 911 calls in Manhattan will now bring out two ambulances, one hurrying to the scene and one lagging slightly behind. The first one will try to save the patient’s life. The second one will try to save the patient’s kidneys, in case the first ambulance fails.
Group Calls on Electeds to Stop Taking Booze Money Until Marijuana is Legalized
 Craig Johnson
With Texas politicians collecting a significant percentage of their campaign contributions from the alcohol industry after the November election, the Safer Texas Campaign (a project of ProtectYouth.org) is renewing its call on elected representatives to stop accepting such money until Texas passes legislation allowing the regulated use and sale of marijuana as a safer alternative to alcohol.
How to Clean and Disinfect Fruits and Vegetables in Mexico
 Kathleen Dobek
This is not a pretty topic, but it’s something not to be ignored: how to clean fresh fruits and vegetables. For those of us who live in Mexico, the practice of soaking all fresh produce in an antibacterial solution is necessary.
Sobriety Under the Sun - Alcoholics Anonymous 9th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta
 Bob Cohen
The local Puerto Vallarta English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group combined with Al-Anon participation will be hosting their 9th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the Krystal Resort on January 28-30, 2011. This year's theme will be "Sunlight of the Spirit".
Capilli Vanitas
 Ron Biggs
I had not experienced a Mexican summer with long hair before moving down here. My first summer taught me about the drawbacks of having long, very fine hairs. The combination of a breeze and sweat provoked an incessant reaction based in a phobia of walking face-first through spider webs...
Mexico's Weakest Still Treated as 'Subhuman'
 Dudley Althaus
The study by Disability Rights International of Washington and a leading Mexican human rights group found thousands of disabled patients across the country live largely untreated in understaffed, unclean and underfunded public and private institutions.
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