For centuries, the nopal cactus – also known as prickly pear – has symbolized resilience and adaptability, much like the Mexican people. Indigenous civilizations revered the cactus, recognizing its nutritional value and healing properties. It was also considered a sacred plant, appearing famously in the legend of the founding of [……]
#1. What Are Goosebumps? Credit: urbazon/ iStock Goosebumps, known in medical parlance as piloerection, are caused by contractions in small muscles that are connected to hair follicles. This creates a depression on the skin’s surface, resulting in the hairs standing upright. Its name comes from the resemblance of skin to that [……]
Very sorry to say that the best beach bar in Akumal Norte will be on break from 28 August t0 15 September. That means no First Friday event and no Jose’s Havana Rice. We’ll get through it, but it won’t be easy . . .
This year, August will have two full moons. The Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Aug. 1 at 2:32 pm EST, but will still be gorgeous after sunset. The Blue Moon peaks on Aug. 30 at 9:36 pm EST—it will be the closest supermoon of the year. Of course, the [……]
I’m back in Massachusetts for a couple of months, and we are now having the Dog Days of Summer. Hazy, hot and humid. Read below how those days got their name. The “dog days of summer” are named after the star Sirius. When things heat up around July and August, [……]
Tai chi is often cited as one of the world’s most popular physical activities. It originated in China in the 17th century as a martial art, though it focuses on quiet strength rather than combat, which makes it more accessible to older adults. The name tai chi refers to both [……]
The cantaloupe, a variety of muskmelon, is packed with vitamins, minerals and a range of antioxidants such as selenium, beta carotene, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and choline, all of which could benefit our overall health and may help improve certain conditions. One cup of cantaloupe balls (177 grams) contains 160 [……]
The annual Travel + Leisure magazine trends survey is out, and Mexico’s performance was stellar. The magazine named Mexico “readers’ favorite country in the world”, with 5 Mexican cities on the magazine’s Top 25 Cities in the World list — Oaxaca [……]
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