Energy Therapist and Multidimensional Healer, Ray Johnston, Coming to Playa del Carmen.

By Dr. Luis David Suarez

Simple wryneck, or acute myogenic torticollis (AMT) is a condition in which the muscles of the neck suffer severe contractions which causes of most of the pain and stiffness that characterizes torticollis. According to the Traditional Chinese Medical theory, muscular contractures are caused by the stagnation of both blood (xue) and energy (Qi) in the muscular tissues. For us Western people blood and energy are very different things, but, for the Chinese, there’s a very close relationship between xue and Qi, so close that blood is in fact considered to be a very dense form of Qi.

By Dr. Joseph Will

Yet another Pain in the Neck; a chiropractic approach to torticollis.

Jessica is a new patient who presented this week with an acute case of myogenic torticollis (simple wryneck) which brings our grand total this summer to 11 cases! She claims there was no trauma to her neck during the past few days and that this was the first episode that she had ever experienced. She just “woke up with it” in the morning and was terrified because she couldn’t move her head in rotation or lateral flexion to the right and was suffering extreme pain in the neck and upper back localized to the right side.

Latiod de Mexico teaching Primary Care and Secondary Care courses in Playa del Carmen.

Latido de Mexico, meaning “Heartbeat of Mexico” is Playa del Carmen’s first independent company dedicated to training of CPR, First Aid and AED* use. An AED is a machine that analyzes the heart rhythm and, if necessary, tells the user to deliver a shock to a casualty of SCA. The shock, called defibrillation, helps the heart to re-establish an effective heart beat rhythm.With this technology the survival rate can increase from 4-8% using CPR alone to up to 73% by using an AED!

By The Healthy Chef

Eating locally not only supports local economy, but it guarantees fresh food which maximizes health benefits. Papayas are grown locally in Mexico, and are readily avialble to us here in the Riviera Maya, so not only can you enjoy this fresh tropical treat nearly year round, but it is really good for you too!

Papayas, native to Central America, have long been used and enjoyed by the Latin American Indians. Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought papayas from Central America to many other parts of the world including India, the Philippines, and parts of Africa.

Meet Dr. Luis David Suárez Rodríguez; medical doctor, acupuncturist, and phytotherapist, a true pioneer of integrative medicine now with offices in Playa del Carmen.

In recent years, more and more people around the world , including Playa del Carmen , are looking for healing options that include our whole being, not only the physical body, but the mind and the spirit as well. This is called the holistic approach. This approach offers a wide set of healing options that are now increasingly available, ranging from therapeutic massage, reiki, homeopathy, herbal therapies, acupuncture, ayurvedic medicine and many others.

Experience an amazing yoga practice in the lush jungles of Playa del Carmen.

Otam Yoga Shala is a breathtaking structure, completely hand built with natural materials and woods from the region. Otam sits peacefully in the midst of the Mexican jungle, within Pueblo Sac Be. Pueblo Sac Be is a residential and ecological project located 8 km northwest of downtown Playa del Carmen and 5 km west of the white sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea.

Tucked away just off 30th Avenue, you may not notice it a first glance, but once you step inside, Blue Spa is a relaxing space to get a variety of spa treatments.

Owner, Maria Elena Ugalde, or Mari as she is know to her many clients, has created a great atmosphere to enjoy a special pedicure, manicure, facial, or relaxing massage. Originally from Mexico City, Mari moved here from Jalisco about two and a half years ago, and in February it will be 2 years since she opened the doors of Blue Spa. She has been doing spa and beauty treatments for the past 5 years, and she brings with her a wealth of knowledge on beauty and skincare.

By The Healthy Chef

There are multiple health benefits in pepitas (pumpkin seeds) as well as being a tastey snack.

The Center for Correcive Myotherapy in Puerto Morelos offers a plethora of healing and bodywork options.

Mauro Jaramillo, the co-founder of The Center for Corrective Myotherapy, has a unique style of Therapeutic Bodywork which focuses on enhancing the body’s transformation by releasing it from discomfort, restrictions and limitations through a holistic integrative approach.You will experience a great sense of balance, freedom, lightness of being, and much more.....