Health

Visiting the Nicoya Peninsula? Here are some ideas

We have come up with the perfect plan for your trip to the Nicoya Peninsula. In these three companies you will find transportation, adventure tours, surfing and yoga lessons, and healthy eating classes. Isn't that all you need in...

Costa Rica and its lucrative, illegal market for cannabis

Costa Rica has an expensive market for cannabis, and demand is only increasing. A study done by the Medical Cannabis News shows the prices of two typical forms of cannabis in Colombia, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador, Uruguay, Germany, and New...

Lack of fear of Zika is main risk in combating the virus

There is a lack of fear of Zika among the Costa Rican population, which has created problems in avoiding the spread of the virus. Citizens' lack of commitment in the elimination of breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti, the transmitter...

The Mamon Verde Fruit May Help People with High Blood Pressure

If you suffer from high blood pressure, adding the Mamon Verde or Criollo fruit to your diet can help to control this chronic illness. Nutritionist, Kathryn Von Saalfeld, explained that the fruit provides phosphorus, a nutrient that can help...

New Species of Snake Discovered in Costa Rica

In some of the most remote regions of Costa Rica researchers have discovered a new species of venomous snake. The green and black pattern on the Talamancan Palm Pit-Viper’s body give it excellent camouflage while nestled in trees and...

The many benefits of alternative medicine

It is not surprising that many centers of alternative medicine have opened throughout Costa Rica. Alternative medicine emphasizes whole-body care, addressing not just the physical body but also emotional and spiritual health. These new approaches to human health are grounded in...

The Benefits of Acupuncture

For those new to alternative medicinal practices, acupuncture is often considered one of the more taboo methods of treating back and neck pain.  The thought of having hundreds of thin needles stuck into different parts of one's body, called...

Why tea is a healthier alternative to natural energy than coffee

All over the world people seek ways to "hack" their internal energy system. Some people turn to soda drinks like Coca Cola or Pepsi products to get an extra boost, while some take it to another level and indulge...

What is Rapé?

Rapé is a shamanic alternative medicinal practice that has been used in the Amazon Basin for centuries and makes up an essential part of the history and culture in the area. The practice involves inhaling a combination of different...

Yami Bolanos fights for legalization of medical marijuana

Imagine waiting months for a much-needed organ transplant, only to lay in bed, writhing in pain, for 4 years after the transplant is completed. Imagine that the medicines the doctors give you don't work because you're allergic to them,...
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Costa Rica: AERIS Advances Expansion and New Parking Improvements at Juan Santamaría International Airport

As part of the modernization and expansion process of the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) infrastructure, AERIS is progressing...