Expat Medical Facilitators

16/06/2017

It’s Corpus Christi time in Cuenca! The impressive display of traditional sweets all around Parque Calderon is both amazing and tempting. For us, indulging is all about participating in the local culture. At the same time, those Corpus Christi sweets are REALLY sugary! We suggest picking two or three of the sweets most intriguing to you and buying just one or two pieces. Then eat one once a day for dessert after a meal or with coffee during your afternoon siesta. Almost all of the different traditional candies are made in small, bite-sized pieces so having just a taste is easy. Participating in moderation is the key!

Here's a link to a great article about the Corpus Christi holiday.

https://www.cuencahighlife.com/with-bombs-bursting-in-air-cuencas-annual-setenario-celebration-is-noisy-fattening-and-exciting/

By Sylvan Hardy Get ready for fireworks, cookies, candy, honey bees, and general craziness. Cuenca’s Corpus Christi celebration, commonly known as Setenario or Septenario, kicks off today with a Catholic mass and procession, followed by … Read more

12/06/2017

Many new expats lose weight when they first arrive. There are several different theories which explain this lovely phenomenon. One obvious fact is the inexpensive produce readily available everyday. Just look at this photo of a fruit stand. There are probably over 50 of these just in this one particular market called Feria Libre. One of my favorite South American fruit is Chirimoya, sometimes called Custard Apple. It's soft and white inside with huge black seeds, easily spat out. The flesh is very sweet. A fist sized Chirimoya can cost maybe $2 each and will fill you up very quickly.

08/06/2017

Here is a fascinating article about new immigration laws in Ecuador. Most of us knew about these changes for a while but weren't sure of the exact details and when they would be implemented. It looks like more changes are coming.

https://www.gringotree.com/new-ecuadorian-immigration-law-need-know/?utm_source=Gr**goTree&utm_campaign=d6514751d2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_08&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_abb51ee8d2-d6514751d2-111118901

The new 2017 Immigration Law of Ecuador, also called the “Human Mobility Act” (known in Spanish as “Ley de Movilidad Humana”), has now been officially implemented, and is currently in…

07/06/2017

Price of dental care is so reasonable here in Cuenca that it inspired a new industry, dental tourism. It's convenient to contact an English-speaking business specializing in planning your entire trip if you're visiting from abroad, but if you live in Cuenca, don't limit yourself to only English-speaking dentists. Let us help you find and hire the clinics the locals use. Of course, the best situation is seeing your Cuencano dentist only for maintenance. Here are some tips for you to maintain a healthy smile!

http://health.usnews.com/wellness/slideshows/10-healthy-teeth-habits-from-dental-hygienists

Nobody cares more about your smile.

07/06/2017

Many of us foreigners lose some weight after we move here to Cuenca. One of the reasons is we are cooking and eating more fruits and vegetables. The produce here are readily available and relatively inexpensive. Can you spot the avocados in the photo? A local expat has written a wonderfully informative article about adding avocado to our diet. Follow the link below for some new and interesting information about this inexpensive (in Cuenca!) fruit.

https://www.cuencahighlife.com/avocados-theyre-good-eat-daily/

06/06/2017

Welcome to our business everybody! Please contact us for more information and a consultation. We can meet you in person or over Skype, Messenger, FaceTime and WhatsApp.

06/06/2017

We are officially in business!