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Does Ayahuasca Therapy Have a Minimum or Maximum Age Requirement?
Ayahuasca therapy is a powerful and transformative practice that involves ingesting a psychedelic brew made from the ayahuasca vine and other plants. It has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest for spiritual, emotional, and...
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New Test to Detect Human Papilloma virus Will Be Applied as of May in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) confirmed that starting in the first quarter of 2024, women will be able to undergo the HPV test.It is a high-performance test that detects the human papillomavirus that causes cancer in cells,...
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Organizations, Academia and Private Companies Come Together to Promote the “Metastasis” Campaign in Costa Rica
Patients with metastatic cancer live with a disease that will rarely be cured; However, thanks to the innovation of science and medicine, they now have the possibility of receiving new treatments that can slow the progression of their cancer,...
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What Are the Alternative Therapies for Fighting Cancer?
Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery are commonly used to combat cancer, many patients are also turning to alternative therapies to help in their...
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70% of Ticos Over 40 Years Old Are Overweight or Obese: 5 Ways to Avoid It
Often stigmatized as a personal choice, obesity is actually a condition characterized by multiple factors that can trigger a series of serious diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, among others.And, according to data from the...
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World Animal Sterilization Day: Know the Benefits of This Procedure for Your Pet
With the aim of helping to raise awareness about the need to sterilize our pets, to save animal lives; The last Tuesday of February marked World Animal Sterilization Day.Sterilization consists of the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus...
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Why Amazonian Natural Medicine has become so Popular Worldwide
The popularity of Amazonian natural medicines has surged in recent years, driven by growing interest in alternative and holistic approaches to health and wellness. These traditional remedies, derived from the diverse flora of the Amazon rainforest and passed down...
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Foods with More Nutritional Density and How to Include Them in the Diet
When we talk about foods with nutritional density, we refer to the amount of nutrients per calorie. That is, they are more complete and rich foods. Thus, you should know what they are to have an idea of the...
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Strategies to Overcome Food Cravings
Temptation chases me, but I am faster. Would you like to coin that phrase as your own? Yes answer in one hundred percent of the cases. It is, really, difficult to overcome the desire to eat, mainly, everything that...
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Canadian Pediatricians Ask That Children Be Allowed To Play Outdoors
Climbing a tree, sliding on a sled or playing rough and tumble are outdoor activities that should be encouraged in children to promote health, Canadian pediatricians say in a new guide.New recommendations released January 25 by the Canadian Society...
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Tips for Correctly Reading Nutrition Labels in Costa Rica
Nutrition labeling on products has become a fundamental tool for consumers in Costa Rica seeking to improve their diet...