Health

In 2008, Americans drank nearly 9 billion gallons of bottled water, which is second only to soft drinks as the largest beverage type in the U.S. market, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation.Its popularity has been growing strong since...

In an ironic twist of reasoning, a reader writes, “the absence of a healthy sense of self or ego can lead to psychological illness, and difficulties in life in all kinds of ways.” Talk about trying to make the...

Dental implants have become a popular and successful option used by dental professionals for restoring missing, severely damaged or diseased teeth. They are usually made from titanium and resemble an actual tooth root.They are surgically placed in the upper...

I have always relied on the medical profession as the answer to physical problems.  However, I recently had an unusual experience and as a result, my mind was opened to new, non-traditional ideas.I had constant pain in the ball...

CURRIDABAT, COSTA RICA – Costa Rica Dental Team has expanded its digital innovation in dentistry by launching a new, customer-friendly website.  The new costaricadentalteam.com reflects the complete Costa Rica Dental Team experience – polished, professional, friendly and innovative.  Visitors...

Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the ancient healing system from India, both recommend springtime as the ideal season to detox your body. The rebirth of nature that happens during this time harmonizes with a cleansing and renewing of your...

When North Americans face the realities of a reduced income after retirement, many of them look abroad for places to move that offer a lower cost of living in order to stretch those limited resources. Developing countries around the...

GLOBAL REPORT—Increasing costs of medical procedures and health insurance in many countries have consumers considering alternative ways to get quality care at prices they can afford.Medical tourism is growing in popularity as an option, and hoteliers around the globe...

Costa Rica may soon be part of the growing list of countries to adopt measures aimed at protecting non-smokers from secondhand smoke and part of the 150 million plus smokers in Latin America and the Caribbean that are finding...

One of the many great things about retirement in Costa Rica is the quality and affordability of domestic help and other manual labor. Maids, cooks, gardeners, childcare workers or property caretakers are all a bargain compared to North American...