Health
Sugar: The Hidden Enemy of Oral Health of Costa Rican Children
Sugar is part of the daily diet of most children and is one of the main causes of tooth decay.
Spiritual
What is a “Transformative Retreat” and How Can it Benefit You
A transformative retreat is, by definition, an experience that has the power to bring about significant changes in an individual's life. It is a deliberate withdrawal from the daily grind and responsibilities to engage in a purposeful journey of...
Health
The Viability of Treating Illness with Natural Remedies
Treating illness with natural remedies is a practice that has been passed down through generations. Many people have turned to these remedies as an alternative to conventional medicine, seeking a more holistic approach to healthcare. Natural remedies utilize the...
Health
Meditation: Why You Should Practice It
Meditation is an ancient practice that has gained popularity around the world. This is because of its many benefits for mental, emotional and physical health. Although created in Eastern spiritual traditions, it has become a useful tool for stress...
Health
Ayahuasca Tourists Redirect Their Faith from Spirits to Molecules
Journalist, photographer and anthropologist, Carlos Suárez has been living in Leticia, capital of the Colombian Amazon, for seven years. Leticia is an epicenter of ayahuasque tourism located a few hours by boat from Iquitos. From his perspective, ayahuasca tourists...
Health
Seven Out of Ten Costa Ricans Suffer From the Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
The frequency with which helicobacter pylori infection occurs in Latin American countries is high and Costa Rica is no exception, since, currently, between 60% and 70% of the population has been exposed to this bacteria.Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria,...
Health
New Medical Benefits of Marijuana are Revealed
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been a topic of discussion for its potential health benefits. While the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is still controversial in many parts of the world, growing evidence suggests that it may...
Health
Sunscreen, Anti-Aging and More: Scientists Develop ‘Super Melanin’ That Could Regenerate Skin
Scientists at Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois (United States), claim to have developed a synthetic version of melanin that could have various uses.In new research, they show that their melanin could prevent the formation of blisters and accelerate...
Health
Wellness Industry: A Great Opportunity for You to Start a Business
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has been critical and has caused millions of deaths around the world, if it were not for it, there would not have been awareness about the importance of taking care of both physical and mental...
Health
Are We Ready For Psychedelic Therapies?
The results of a study just published confirmed the great potential of psilocybin in the treatment of major depression. Interest and evidence in favor of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for mental disorders is increasing. The following question then...
Latest News
Which Are the Favorite Destinations for Costa Ricans to Say Goodbye and Start the New Year?
With the arrival of the end of the year season, Costa Ricans take advantage of the festivities to explore...