Total Hip Replacement in Guatemala

With no conscious effort at all, our bones and joints and muscles engage together as one miraculous mechanical unit, to propel us forward, as intended, with perfectly syncopated balance and strength. That is, until the pain starts. Sometimes it’s a dull ache in the hips, or a “slippery” unstable feeling that may cause an uneven…

Follow Your Heart

Aortic Valve Replacement in Guatemala City

Sit quietly, breathe deeply, meditate inward, and appreciate the rhythm of your heartbeat. The thumping sound you hear is the mitral and aortic valves of your heart opening and closing to allow your blood to flow like a river of healing energy. Every day, the heart pumps about 2,000 gallons, or 7,500 liters, of blood…

Cancer Treatment in Guatemala

Just say the word “Cancer” and all sorts of emotions arise. Maybe we remember the sadness and loss of a co-worker or neighbor. Sometimes the grief strikes closer to home, like my husband, or your sister, or worse, a child. But more and more, we are experiencing another set of emotions regarding cancer treatment today:…