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Natural Healing — Colima Sal de Mar

I recently discovered that Mexico has its own sea salt production in Colima. These salt flats have been in use since pre-Hispanic times. Hueytlatoani Colimotl, the king, paid his tributes to the Aztec emperor with salt. In fact, the salt … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Estafiate

Estafiate (Artemisia ludoviciana) is another herb with problematic common names that hamper positive identification. In Mexico, Artemisia ludoviciana is sometimes called ajenjo or hierba maestra, which is Artemisa absinthium as well. It is also known as altamisa, another name for … Continue reading →

New Herb Book

I’m delighted to announce Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Volume 3: Native and Naturalized Plant Use is now available on Amazon!  As you may already know, Mexican herbalism is a mix of native plant use and European herbology brought … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Epazote

I had been reluctant to investigate the medicinal properties of epazote (Chenopodium Ambrosioides) simply because it’s touted as the “miracle weed/herb” in a lot of Mexican herb forums. I know, a bit prejudicial on my part. So, in an effort … Continue reading →

Spanish Accelerated

For those of you that struggle with the language barrier, you’ll love today’s featured ex-pat. In this post, I’d like to introduce you to Judit Megal, owner of Spanish Accelerated (Use code Spanish22). My family is Russian and I grew … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Zacate Limón

Zacate limón (Cymbopogon citratus) is also known as té de limón, limoncillo, limonaria, hierba de limón, cedrón pasto, pasto de limón and lemongrass. It’s uncertain when zacate limón arrived in Mexico. Some sources claim that Francisco Hernández mentions it in … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Jícama

Jícama (Pachyrhizus erosus), from the Nahuatl word xicamatl, is a native Mexican plant. From Mexico, it was introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish and then to Southeast Asia. In Mexico, two types of jícama are cultivated. Jícama de agua … Continue reading →

Job Hunting Ain’t What It Used To Be — Part 5

I’d like to say that May took my employment status from 0 – 60 in 30 seconds flat, but that’s not what happened. Here’s what did– First, I was hired by a Canadian-based company whose target audience seemed to be … Continue reading →

Tips For the Desert Survival

Today we have a guest post from Mike Millerson. It is believed that a desert is one of the most dangerous places on earth. It seems that it is worth giving up there under unforeseen circumstances since it is simply … Continue reading →

Bruce Goodboy

Last week while we were on our regular dog walk, this scrawny but determined puppy came out of nowhere and demanded to be brought into our pack. He would not be chased off even though it was obvious he was … Continue reading →