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Home Health and Wellness Guide

Health and Wellness Guide

From Botox, fillers and more we introduce you to the local health care scene and focus on you feeling great and looking better with our 2021 health and wellness guide.

Bioidentical hormones: deficiency symptoms and benefits

Sponsored Content Dr. Cinthia Becerra, a bioidentical hormone replacement specialist, is the co-founder of UroVallarta, the first comprehensive urology clinic in Mexico. She treats patients...

Bioidentical Hormones: An Innovative Treatment for Transgender People

Dr. Cinthia Becerra
Dr. Cinthia Becerra is one of the precursors in Mexico of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy which, as opposed to traditional medicine, represents a less aggressive treatment for gender dysphoria.

Mexico May Soon Approve a MPox Vaccine

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Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection Against Healh Risks (Cofepris) may soon approve a vaccine to help combat the world-wide health threat of Mpox (formerly Monkey Pox). 

SETAC Expands Lab Service

SETAC Labs
SETAC, (Solidaridad Ed Thomas AC), a non-profit LGBT+ health service provider in Puerto Vallarta, has expanded it's clinical analysis laboratory to specialize in detecting potential sexual health issues.

LGBTQ Soccer League ‘Jugando por Nuestros Derechos’ forms in Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta S-O-C-C-E-R “Jugando por Nuestros Dereechos” , a new LGBTQ sports project in Puerto Vallarta, has been years in the making, and is the...

Get a Total Body Experience with Personal Trainer in Puerto Vallarta with fitness expert Daniel Duran

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Daniel Duran, a familiar face to many in Puerto Vallarta, wants to work with you to achieve your fitness goals through his "total body experience" program.

Medical Tourism Draws Visitors to Puerto Vallarta For Many Reasons

With a million and one reasons to visit Puerto Vallarta, including warm weather, beautiful beaches, delicious food and the friendly locals at the top...

Urovallarta offers exclusive new treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

Spanish translation by Randy Rodriguez If you are one of the millions of men who suffer from Erectile dysfunction (ED), a new and unique treatment...

Jalisco reports an increase on HIV detections

In recent days it was announced that the detection of HIV in Jalisco during the last 4 years has increased twice more, that is...

SETAC inaugurates new liaison office in Zona Romantica

Yesterday was the big inauguration of SETAC's new liaison office in Zona Romantica! Among other things, this new connection office will assist with HIV...

Yoga Classes in Puerto Vallarta

Local yoga instructor Collin Wynter will soon start teaching two new yoga classes - one that is unique in that it will be one of the few - if only - men’s nude yoga classes around.
Join instructor Collin Wynter in this Yoga class held every Monday and Wednesday in Zona Romantica, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

SETAC Resets Prep Program, Will Provide Services for up to 1,000 participants

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SETAC (SOLIDARITY ED THOMAS CIVIL ASSOCIATION), will reset it's PREP program and now provide PREP for up to 1,000 participants over the next year.

Renew Yourself – Get a Boost with IV Therapy and Aesthetic Treatments in Old Town

Dr. Lizaola
Aesthetic injectable and skin rejuvenation specialist Dr. Valeria Lizaola recently opened the doors to Renew IV Bar and Med Spa, PV’s own premier IV Bar in Zona Romantica. It specializes in IV therapy and aesthetic procedures that combat signs of ageing, rejuvenates, and refreshes skin. Some of Dr. Lizaola’s specialties include:

ISSTE and LGBT Groups Administer 1,000+ Vaccines at Hotel Mercurio

More than 1,000 vaccines were administered at the daylong vaccination event at Hotel Mercurio. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
More than 1,000 vaccines were recently administered to some 650 people during a vaccination event held at Hotel Mercurio.

Ayahuasca Experience Shines Light on the Unconscious

Photos courtesy of Víctor Fuentes Chong, Ayahuasca Puerto Vallarta.
A grinder chat and a desire to lead a fuller and more enjoyable life led Gerwin Rutten to seek an unusual, but very old South American form of natural healing, Ayahuasca. Rutten, who is sales manager for Out & About PV, has taken a spiritual journey that has helped him emotionally and physically, opening his eyes to a different world of natural healers. 

Look Younger and Feel Better with Microneedling in Puerto Vallarta

Daniel Chávez checks out the results after the microneedling treatment at ThrIVe MedSpa.
If you’re looking for a new glow and ‘fresh face’ look no further than ThrIVe MedSpa, which offers microneedling, a process that helps your skin produce more collagen and elastin.

Vaccination or Negative Covid Test Required to Enter PV Bars or Clubs

Starting Jan. 14, 2022, you'll need a current Covid-19 vaccination with proof or a negative Covid-19 test to enjoy a night out at one of Puerto Vallarta's bars or clubs.

Infinity Gabo Brings Passion and Energy to Sensual Massages

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Marco Hernadez is beautiful - inside and out - he is a free spirit - and he is Infinity Gabo, offering sensual massages.

SETAC Discontinues Free PREP Services Due to Lack of Government Funding

SETAC Prep Services Announcement
SETAC (SOLIDARITY ED THOMAS CIVIL ASSOCIATION), announced via a "story" posted on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, that it was being forced to discontinue providing free PREP to more than 500 uses of the program due to a lack of government funding.

Blanca Villaseñor Encourages PV Visitors to Start a Healthy Lifestyle

Taking time off in Puerto Vallarta can be an almost cathartic experience for many, especially in these challenging times and now it can also be a life changing visit as well.  Blanca Villaseñor is one of the leading nutritionist experts in the area and is highly experienced in pre-surgery weight control and post-op nutritional care.  She is also certified in ketogenic dieting which is a great program for visitors who have a short amount of time in town but still want to lose some weight, whether it be for an upcoming surgery or a better beach body.