May 15, 2019
A VISITOR FROM THE SOVEREIGN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF REGLA
For those wondering about the above named entity, it is not the newest nation in Africa but perhaps it is one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere.. En otros…
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May 15, 2019
RETURNING TO HAVANA FULL OF EXPECTATIONS MAY 2019
I was ready to return to Cuba after a longer than usual stay in Miami. I always want to get to the airport at Miami earlier than necessary so that…
May 15, 2019
A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY IN MIAMI
I am spending a few days in Miami. and it feels strange, as I am not used to being here as a person who lives here (which I did as…
May 15, 2019
MEMORIES OF DAYS IN RAPA NUI EASTER ISLAND ISLA DE PASCUA
I am very grateful that I have visited Rapa Nui four times so far and with each time my connection with the land and the people have increased. this last…
Apr 15, 2019
PRESQU’ILE DE QUIBERON OFF BRITTANY COAST . A NICE VILLAGE/SMALL TOWN
Original Blogger URL: https://medicoanthropologist.blogspot.com/2019/04/presquile-de-quiberon-off-brittany.html
Apr 15, 2019
APRIL 14, 2019 . HAPPY NEW YEAR TO SO MANY PEOPLE IN SO MANY LANDS
It is perhaps our eurocentric leanings that we tend to emphasize the european-christian new year (distinct even from the orthodox new year celebrated in certain slavic countries). Today is April…
Apr 15, 2019
TENHO SAUDADE POR LONDRES . I HAVE LONGINGS FOR LONDON
I had a nostalgic day in London. I was not reliving any of the days past but was visiting places and remembering. In fact I did not specifically remember the…
Apr 15, 2019
CHETTINAD FOOD IN LONDON AND YET ANOTHER KERALA ENCOUNTER
The night was chilly, but the damp cold of London did not hinder my walking around my most centrally based hotel in London. I was determined to eat South Indian…
Apr 15, 2019
GUT MICROBIOME IN HEALTHY MEN AND HOW DRUGS ALTER IT
Metformin-Induced Changes of the Gut Microbiota in Healthy Young Men People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been shown to have altered gut microbiota compared with healthy people without diabetes.…
Apr 15, 2019
IF YOU ARE TIRED OF BRITISH MUSEUM..
I have not been in the centre of the city of London for the past three years and I was amazed how quickly I reintegrated myself to the beat of…
Apr 15, 2019
PRANAYAMA . THE SCIENCE OF IMPROVING INSPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH WHICH HELPS YOUR HEART AND BRAIN
Novel 5-minute workout improves blood pressure, may boost brain function Date: April 8, 2019 Source: University of Colorado at Boulder Summary: Five minutes daily of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training lowers…
Apr 15, 2019
OH POBRE MEXICO . SO FAR FROM GOD AND SO CLOSE TO UNITED STATES .
Lamented the late dictator Porfirio Diaz who ruled Mexico for over forty years in the beginning of 20th Century. Being so close to USA has the advantage for travellers who…