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Cuba Travel – Health Tourism
Posted by in Health on January 6, 2012
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba is one of the leading nations in employment of thermal waters for health rehabilitation. Cuba’s spas are among the favorites of vacationers from many countries, including America, Canada, Spain and Italy, who come to the Island for recovery. Nowadays, among the main receptors are San Diego de los Baños, in Pinar del Río; Elguea, in Villa Clara; and San José del Lago, in Sancti Spíritus. In all of these locations, the medical and paramedical staff are highly trained and professional. The treatments offered and results obtained are backed by the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.
The thermal waters of Elguea, on the northern coast of Villa Clara, are regarded as among the best in the world because of their high thermal and mineral properties. Located 200 Km to the East of Havana, the spa has more than 130 rooms, out of which 97 are 3-star category, devoted to international health tourism. A modern thermal unit, unique of its type in Latin America and the Caribbean, is working here. Elguea has four swimming pools and eight thermal baths, electrotherapy rooms, and gyms among other offerings, as well as attractions typical of the area characterized by its rural landscapes. Different treatments are offered here, such as treatments for respiratory, circulatory, bone, kidney, gastric, dermatological, and gynecological diseases, among others. From Elguea, you can visit Santa Clara City, the Northern Keys in Villa Clara, and Varadero. Read the rest of this entry »
Breathing – Simple Breathing Exercises to Better Your Health
Posted by in Health on January 6, 2012
We breathe every moment of every day. Breathing is our most constant and necessary activity, yet we often don’t think about it. Many of us breathe inefficiently; we breathe through our mouths, taking shallow breaths and using our chests rather than our diaphragms.
However, respiration is one of the most important functions of the body; Oxygen plays a key role in our metabolism and energy levels. Thus, the rhythm and rate the breath not only reflects one’s physical condition but also helps create one’s physical condition. Breathing is under both voluntary and autonomic control – meaning that by voluntarily slowing down our breathing we can have a positive effect on the autonomic system of the body – and improve all other body systems controlled by the autonomic system.
If you train yourself to improve your breathing, you can become aware of the natural medical benefits of slow, deep breathing, which has been demonstrated to lower stress, improve circulation, and benefit your cardiovascular system.
Harvard-trained MD Dr. Andrew Weil says “If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly.” Read the rest of this entry »