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Kirtan with Raoul Diaz at davannayoga
 Anna Laurita
Come to davannayoga at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 30 to practice devotional singing with Raoul Diaz, founder of Saraswati Multidimensional Creativity Organization. Bring a friend and bring instruments if you like - and be prepared for an inspirational evening.
First Official Fundraiser for Calidad de Vida a Great Success!
 Patrick Harrison
At their first official fundraiser held on Sunday, April 18th at the beautiful Casa Isabel, over $110,000 Pesos was raised to support Calidad de Vida's efforts to offer hospice and palliative care to all people in and around Banderas Bay who have a life threatening illness.
Ambulancias Intermedic Emergency Services
 Pamela Thompson
With many years of experience in emergency services and medical tourism, Ambulancias Intermedic Medical Director Dr. Luis Arias and his highly experienced and cohesive team of paramedics bring professional air and ground ambulance services to Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area.
Beware The Trans Fatty Acids
 Shobha Shukla
The National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC) under the leadership of Dr Anoop Misra, with support from the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, organized a symposium on “Trans Fats: Global and Indian Perspectives,” with a view to promote healthy living.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta May 2010 Newsletter
 Pamela Thompson
As we move in to May, we at HealthCare Resources have a whole bunch of clinics, activities & events scheduled to assist & enlighten you! This is a long newsletter, so settle in, grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine, and learn about a lot of the great things going on in Vallarta this Spring.
Mexico Expert Estimates 20M Infected by H1N1
 The News
According to epidemic and clinical studies in Mexico, it is estimated that a total of 20 million people have been infected by the H1N1 virus in one year. This virus caused the first pandemic of the 21st century.
1 Year After Swine Flu, Mexicans Split on Response
 Mark Stevenson
After swine flu proved far less lethal than feared, opinion has divided on whether the epidemic was a valuable test-run that left the world better prepared to handle a more lethal avian flu pandemic, or an episode that left the public jaded and weary.
 Bad Economy Equals Drop in US Motorcycle Deaths
 Joan Lowy
After a decade of steady increases, motorcyclist deaths nose-dived last year, possibly due to bikers watching their budgets in a sour economy.
Mexican Health Care for Americans Studied
 Sandra Dibble
Rising medical needs in the United States are creating new opportunities for Mexico’s health care industry to serve a broad range of U.S. patients, from baby boomers to Southern California’s large Latino work force.
Praise for Vallarta's Emergency Services
 Mrs. M
Since most people send letters to complain about their treatment in (Puerto Vallarta) Mexico, we felt compelled to relate our experience. When my husband and I had a car accident on April 17th, plenty of good Samaritans stopped to help and the police and emergency workers did an excellent job.
Luxury Boutiques Introduce PEACE Products
 Emily L'Hoist
PEACE, a Banderas Bay area nonprofit organization established in 2005, has recently partnered with high-end Puerto Vallarta boutiques Cielito Lindo Collections and El Baño de Maria, exposing their handmade, 100% recyclable products along side iconic luxury items.
Kunlun Nei Gung Workshop in Yelapa
 Jeff and Janice Godfrey
Kunlun Nei Gung is a very ancient art, said to be 'the forgotten practices of self-awakening' because it was kept secret only in monasteries and temples, shared with a chosen few. Join Jeff & Janice Godfrey for a Kunlun Nei Gung Level 1 & The Arts Workshop in Yelapa Mexico from April 23-25.
Slobbery Kisses from 'Man's Best Friend' Aid Cancer Research
 Steve Yozwiak
Fido's wet licks might hold more than love. They could provide the DNA keys to findings new treatments for rare cancers and other diseases in both dogs and human patients.
Michelle Obama in Mexico: Lessons on Fighting Childhood Obesity
 Sara Miller Llana
Mexico's violent drug war tops the list of Mexican concerns and priorities. But a close second, if the Mexican media is any gauge, is Mexican obesity.
Mexico's House OKs Anti-Obesity Plan for Schools
 Associated Press
The lower house of Mexico's Congress has approved a law that would require daily exercise for school children to combat rapidly growing obesity rates. Schools currently have only one day of physical education a week.
New Research Shows that Maple Syrup is Effective Against Cancer and Diabetes
 Sandy Harris
Did you know that your favorite maple syrup is effective in fighting cancer and diabetes? According to the studies conducted by US researchers, there are strong evidences showing that maple syrup can substantially slow down the growth of cancer cells and can effectively reduce the risk of diabetes.
DF Assembly Clamps Down on Obesity Rate
 Mauricio Gonzalez
n efforts to curb obesity and excess weight in Mexico City, the Legislative Assembly (ALDF) has passed reforms to require public primary schools to periodically collect information on students’ weight.
Health: Putting the Focus on Cities
 Gustavo Capdevila
The world's public health policy-makers should focus on urban health problems, since for the last three years the majority of the planet's population is living in cities, World Health Organisation (WHO) experts say.
Mexicans Now Live Longer Lives
 Adrián Jiménez
Mexico has created the conditions to notably boost the country’s collective health. This is reflected in longer life expectancy; between 1970 and 2010, people now live an average of 14.8 years longer, the National Population Council said in a press release.
Ayurveda Out of Balance: 93 Percent of Medicinal Plants Threatened with Extinction
 John Platt
Traditional Ayurvedic medicine could face an uncertain future as 93 percent of the wild plants used in the practice are threatened with extinction due to overexploitation, the Times of India reports.
Latin America: Poor, Overweight and Malnourished
 Marcela Valente
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) reports that rates of obesity and obesity-related illnesses - such as type II diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, some forms of cancer and osteoporosis - are rising rapidly in Latin America, and especially among the poorest sectors of the population.
Urbanization and Health in Spotlight on World Health Day
Shobha Shukla
World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April to mark the founding of World Health Organization. Each year, the WHO selects a key global health issue and organizes international, regional and local events on the Day and throughout the year to highlight the selected area.
Free Hospice Care Informational Program
 Patrick Harrison
Banderas Bay’s new Hospice and Palliative Care agency, Calidad de Vida, will present a free informational program on Friday, April 16 from 10–11:30 am at the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Mexico Health Committee: Schools Must Give Boot to Junk Food
 Víctor Mayén
The Senate’s Health Committee is seeking the cancellation of concessions to education authorities and service providers who do not comply with rules that would crack down on junk food in schools.
Inequities Exists in Disease Burden, Health Care and Access for Minority Children
 Kristen Holland Shear
Minority children in the U.S. face a pervasive gap in the quality and extent of health care received compared to Caucasians, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics written by a UT Southwestern Medical Center physician.
Seeking Funds to Fight Neglected Diseases
Fabiana Frayssinet
Experts from around the world are trying to attract attention to deadly but little-known illnesses, such as Chagas disease, visceral leishmaniasis and sleeping sickness, that have been neglected by the pharmaceutical industry.
Top 10 Junk Food Substitutes
 Jacob Franek
No matter how hard you try, unhealthy foods are almost impossible to avoid. Junk food assaults us on our way to work, at the grocery store checkout and even on TV. While completely avoiding junk food is practically impossible, at the very least, you can satisfy your cravings by replacing junk foods with healthy substitutes.
Senate Prepares Cigarette Tax Hike Bill
 The News
The Health Commission of the Senate yesterday finished the first draft of a bill which seeks to reform the Law on Production and Services Tax (IEPS) in order to increase the price of a package of cigarettes by 6 pesos in 2011.
Seven Concerns About the New US Health Law
 Kaiser Health News
The sweeping health care overhaul signed into law his month by President Barack Obama is more than 2,000 pages long and has been dissected by analysts, politicians and pundits. It’s no wonder that some consumers are confused – and perhaps frightened – about how the law might affect them.
Study Shows Chocolate Reduces Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart Disease
 Emma Mason
Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for you – at least in small quantities and preferably if it's dark chocolate – according to research that shows just one small square of chocolate a day can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Dr. Leslie Korn Returns to Puerto Vallarta with Fulbright Award
 Daniel Gomez
Dr. Leslie Korn, a frequent resident in the region for more than 35 years, has been researching the traditional medicines and foods of Cabo Corrientes since 1974. This year, she has returned to Puerto Vallarta having been awarded the prestigious Fulbright award from the US and Mexican Governments.
Research Confirms that Some Forms of Massage Help Against Low-Back Pain
 Hilda Bastian
Most people have experienced back pain – and many hope that massage will relieve it. But not all forms of massage have been scientifically proven to help against low back pain.
Swine Flu Probably Originated in US, Says Mexico
 Indo-Asian News Service
A year after the outbreak of the deadly swine flu epidemic that killed over 14,000 people across the world, Mexico has said it suspects the disease originated in the US.
Puerto Vallarta Blood Drive Sets Records
 Pamela Thompson
As we begin the Semana Santa/Semana Pascua holidays, the need for blood in Puerto Vallarta increases significantly. With the Blood Bank always in critical need of donations, the 53 units of blood donated during last week's blood drives could not have come at a better time!
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