In: Health
Pura Vida – A “Gringa” Perspective
September 10, 2013In America, we often measure success in college degrees, jobs, possessions and status. We then measure our happiness by that same…
Read MoreVolunteering for students?!
October 8, 2009Just yesterday we came across an amazing article about high school students and volunteering. Actually it’s an article and a debate…
Read MoreSwine Flu in Costa Rica
May 5, 2009Costa Rica recently confirmed its first two cases of swine flu a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman and a 28-year-old man. They…
Read MorePoverty Increases with Food Costs
May 21, 2008One sore subject in Costa Rica — and around the world — is the rising cost of basic food. Our basic…
Read MoreThe Cure for Cancer?
November 11, 2006Could it be true? Well 60,000 who have been cured so far think so! But let me back up. A friend of mine from Miami had been diagnosed with cancer (for the fourth time). He heard about a guy in Cuba who uses scorpion venum to cure people who have cancer. Two weeks after starting on the treatment, his cancer disappeared (though he had to keep consuming the venum for six months to complete the treatment).
Read MoreSlow Recovery
September 30, 2006What a long few weeks! As you know by now, I just got out of the hospital. I ended up being in there for 5 days. In the end, they think I had 2 different infections. One viral, like meningitis, and the other bacterial in my respiratory system, like streptococcus.
Read MoreDeyBi Pedrinsk
September 26, 2006Isn’t this card cute? You probably can’t read the words. It says, “From what the doctor said, you’ll be back under my feet in no time!”
Also cute is the new name I’ve been given. “DeyBi Pedrinsk” is the name on my records here at the hospital in Costa Rica. I’ve actually been in here for 4 days now. Tomorrow will be day 5 and I hope to go home. I stopped by on Saturday because I’d been having awful headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light for way too long. Over 15 days. I know, stupid. I don’t always take care of myself like I should.
Worst Hangover Ever
September 11, 2006Am I ever bummed out. I went out on Saturday night with friends I hadn’t seen in ages. I guess I let loose a bit too much. I woke up Sunday morning (two hours after going to bed, of course) puking like crazy. I spent the next 8 hours alternating between puking every 20 minutes and going back to bed. I was sure I’d at least wake up today feeling better. WRONG. At least I’m not puking anymore, but I sure am sick still.
Read MoreTravelers’ Diarrhea
May 19, 2006Some 20%-50% of international travelers develop diarrhea, including me. It can really ruin a vacation. As I’ve dealt with it all my life, I have come up with the best way to prevent it — for me. I offer it here not as medical advice, but in hopes that my experience may help make your travel safer and more enjoyable.
Read MoreMedical Costs
April 1, 2006Since we’re on the subject of the cost of living, I wanted to throw my two cents in about something. Though…
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