Tag: medical
Medical Benefits of Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin, a compound contained in magic mushrooms, has healing properties already exploited by ancient cultures. Now scientists, despite legal obstacles, are testing it to...
Costa Rica Increases Export of Medical Precision Equipment and Frozen Fruits
Once again, precision medical equipment, as well as important products of the agricultural sector such as pineapple, frozen fruits, and ornamental plants show very...
Buying Travel Insurance Abroad Made Easier with These 8 Tips
When you are travelling overseas, the best way to secure your trip is by investing in travel insurance abroad that protects you against unfortunate events during your travel
Cardiosurgery in Germany
According to WHO research, cardiovascular diseases remain the number 1 cause of death globally, taking almost 18 million patients' lives annually
Dental Medical Tourism, an Interesting Option for Traveling To Costa Rica
El turismo médico dental se define ampliamente como viajar a otro estado o país para recibir atención médica.
Costa Rica, the Ideal Destination for Medical Tourism
Considered one of the oldest democracies in Latin America, Costa Rica has invested heavily in its social welfare and education. This is demonstrated by...
5 Reasons How Technology Is Driving The Telemedicine Industry In 2020
Technology has broadened medical science perspectives to create cures and pursue medical treatment that has never been seen before
Despite the Pandemic, Medical and Food Industries Boosted Record Exports of Costa Rican Products
Despite the logistical complications of 2020 due to the novel SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Pandemic, Costa Rica reached record figures in its exports of goods. The...
The Safety of Dental Tourism in Costa Rica
Before traveling anywhere for medical treatment, it is important to
investigate safety issues – primarily your personal safety and the safety of
dental procedures.
Although it...
Dental Tourism in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is an increasingly popular location for tourists looking to save money on dental treatment. Dental tourism is a trend that is gaining...
Parkinson’s Disease: 202 Years of A Medical Milestone
John Paul II, Helen Mirren. Mao Zedong, Michael J. Fox, Ozzy Osbourne, Mohammed Ali, Adolf Hitler, Manny Pacquiao, Salvador Dalí. What do all these...
4 Steps to Successfully Completing Drug Rehab
Drug rehab is an important part of recovery for anybody suffering from addiction. For many people who have had a brush in with drugs,...
Situations Where CBD is More Therapeutic than Cannabis
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the compound in cannabis which won't get you high but will help to make you healthy. Products made from this non-psychoactive...
Getting Travel Insurance for a Medical Condition Need Not Be a Hassle
If you suffer from a long-term medical condition and are planning a trip away somewhere, there is plenty to think about. You will probably...
Tourism and Theater: 2 Areas that Costa Rica Proudly Stands Out
Tourism is the first source of income for our country's economy. The tourism sector directly employs 150,000 people. Costa Rica currently has to offer...
Costa Rica’s Gold Month
This February, Costa Rica is holding the slogan "Early Detection Can Save Lives" as part of the campaign against childhood cancer. The golden color,...
Yoga During Pregnancy, Benefits of An Ancestral Practice
The changes and special conditions through which the body and mind of a pregnant woman pass are well known. Although these nine months of...
How To Keep Your Heart Healthy With Limited Mobility
Knowing how to keep your healthy heart can be extremely difficult, even more so when you struggle to move on a daily basis. Whilst...
The 1st Costa Rican Satellite Will Be in Space Soon
The Central American Association of Aeronautics and Space (ACAE) and the Technological of Costa Rica (TEC) announce the successful conclusion of the assembly phase...
The Dental Tourism Industry Needs to Self-Regulate
As a Dental Tourism Industry Professional, I was recently shaken to the core when I learned there was a person working within our industry...
How to Choose an International Patient Coordinator (Part 2)
This article is a continuation of How to Choose an International Patient Coordinator (Part 1) which was published last week. Part 1 focused on...
How to Choose an International Patient Coordinator (Part 1)
Medical and Dental Tourism is growing by leaps and bounds, but that does not in itself ensure a successful trip for each-and-every Patient. People...
6 Destinations Dental Tourists Should Avoid
Dental Tourism has taken off over the past decade, and more people than ever are considering taking their teeth across borders for treatment. The...
Costa Rican Institutions Look to Strengthen Wellness Tourism in the Country
Costa Rica wants to improve tourism by adding eco-friendly elements. The new strategy to attract visitors is called Wellness Pura Vida. Wellness tourism promotes...
Dental Tourism is NOT for Everyone
As the U.S. struggles thru the re-definition of its healthcare system, the Costa Rican Dental Tourism Industry continues to grow at a steady rate. ...
5 Things Dental Tourists May Enjoy While Abroad
Dental work is not a tremendous amount of fun, even if you choose to go to an exotic destination like Costa Rica to have...
A Foreigner’s Experience with Costa Rica’s Health Care System
At first, I tried to ignore the intense discomfort in my stomach, presuming it would resolve itself like every previous pain in my life
7 Comforts for a Better Dental Tourism Experience
Before we get to the 7 comforts of dental tourism to consider, don’t forget the 7 critical items before you head out the door: Passport,...
5 Things Needed for a Successful Medical/Dental Trip Abroad:
A good attitude
Aside from good genes, good luck and good clinics that house good Doctors, possibly nothing will affect your outcome of treatment...
A Dental Tale with a Happy Ending
Every once-in-a-while, you hear a story that rekindles your faith in mankind. Well, I recently heard one, and it has blossomed into something that...
The Effects of Terrorism on Medical and Dental Tourism
The long-term effects of terrorism on medical and dental tourism are difficult to predict, just as the short-term consequences have been and remain hard...
American Doctor Praises Costa Rican Health System
Accessible prices and good assistance: these are the aspects of the Costa Rican Health System which make an American doctor shine when compared to...
The Effects of a Trump Presidency on Medical and Dental Tourism
Say the word “Trump” and watch out! You are likely to hear cheers and have a rally form impromptu, and witness an equal and...
TCRN Appoints Medical/Dental Correspondent, Introduces New Column
The Costa Rica News has appointed Johns Hopkins M.B.A. and well-known medical and dental tourism expert Howard Siegler as its Medical Correspondent. Management said:...
Johns Hopkins M.B.A. Publishes Dental Tourism Guide
Howard Siegler, Medical Correspondent for The Costa Rica News and long-time dental tourism advocate published The Beginner’s Guide to Dental Tourism. Siegler says the...
10 Reasons to start Practicing Yoga
Knock, knock: A New Year is waiting for you to make it awesome. With the fresh start of 2017 many people make up their...
Do You Know Why Costa Rica Is A Great Place to Retire?
Thousands of foreigners from a wide variety of countries have chosen Costa Rica as the best place to retire. Certainly the world-class health system,...
Medicine Ceremonies And Sacred Plants
Sacred plants have been used in ceremonies throughout the ages, and by many different cultures and even religions. Medicine ceremonies are different than what...
All on 4 Permanent Dentures
So here you are. If not toothless, maybe more than halfway there. Trying to hold things together with a partial perhaps, or some other...
Radical Natural Healing – Part 3
The previous two postings in the article series, Radical Natural Healing, featured the Costa Rican journeys and life of local artist, visionary, holistic healer, and...
