Amber Jewlery by Oscar***

Great jewelry can be found all over Tulum. People are selling in shops, on the avenue and up and down the beach. Every piece is different and reflects the artists that made it. I had the pleasure about a year and half ago becoming friends with 1 such artist.

Oscar Castell Blanch Tovilla is such an amazing artist and person. Before I even knew of his many talents, he struck me as a wonderful person. our kids are good friends and we have many mutual friends. I was lucky to get a lot of time to spend with this great guy. One day we were sitting at a friends house and I complimented him on his beautiful amber necklace that he was wearing. He replied- "thanks, I made it."

this particular piece of amber had a stunning carving and was threaded on a string of equally beautiful beads. It looked so amazing on him. Before moving to Tulum I had not seen such beautiful amber and now I see it all over. but very few pieces are as stunning as some of the ones that Oscar has. His son also has a beautiful necklace that looked so great on him. I really want to get one for my son.

Amber has been used in jewelry since the stone age. It is made of tree resin that has aged and hardened for millions of years. It's deep - well- amber color has made it a favorite for jewelry but! haha. Used in ancient Greece and throughout history for in medicines. Amber has many healing powers as well.



Oscar makes beautiful jewelry out of breathtaking pieces of Amber from Chiapas, Mexico. Some are smooth pebbles and others more raw. Many of the pieces hold natures treasures that have fossilized in the amber and others have been carved with breathtaking images of Mayan gods. In addition to the amber, Oscar uses prehistoric stones to accentuate these amazing pieces.



Perfect for adults and children, the healing and protective powers of these amber necklaces and stones are the perfect addition to any collection. I am getting one for my son for his birthday. It looks great on him and this powerful energy close to his heart is very good for him.



Oscar is a man of many talents. In addition to making beautiful jewelry- he is also a talented DJ. Known as DJ Rushcar, his beats can be heard in many locations around town. You can see where you can find him on the Tulum Living Events Calendar.



One project of Oscars that I am most excited to learn more about is Dos Palmas. This healing piece of land is where Oscar and his talented friends are creating a magical retreat location. This is a place where visitors can experience the culture and magic of this area. Highlighting the healing properties of mesoamerica utilizing massage, treatments, yoga, temezcals, and ceremonies, the experiences of Dos Palmas promises to be an unforgettable experience.



You can read more about this project very soon. I will report back with all of the details. You can check the calendar for times and dates of events and temezcals.

Dengue Fever***

There has been a lot of talk recently With the vast amounts of mosquitoes in this area, illness caused by mosquitoes is taken very seriously. The city of Tulum,in conjunction with the Governor's office and ministry of Health, has implemented a vast number policies to help fight the massive spreading of Dengue Fever.

Dengue is spread via mosquitoes and is a terrible illness. Often referred to as backbone or back breaker fever because of the severe pain that is caused throughout the body. In addition to joint and body pain, high fever, muscle pain and in many cases a rash that usually starts at the lower limbs of the body and spreads upwards.

Dengue can be fatal and so it is important to know the symptoms. It can seem to be the common flu but lasts for several more days and almost completely incapacitates a person for many days.

There is no current treatment or vaccination for Dengue Fever so prevention is key.

The city of Tulum has sent brigades of volunteers and health officials to all areas of Tulum to search for any standing water.

Mosquitoes breed in clean water. The city has been going around looking in people's backyards for anything that could catch water and breed mosquitoes. I had a visit just the other day and he kindly came into the back yard and made some adjustments to help me prevent and mosquitoes.

I am very happy to see the city taking such an active role in curbing the outbreak. Below is the document sent to me by the city.

One of the things they are doing is to spray the streets. They have been spraying the streets every few days.

There is no reason for tourists to fear the illness or not visit Tulum for fear- but it is important the people know to use biodegradable repellent while visiting Tulum and be aware of the symptoms. If you fear you might have caught Dengue then you can go to one of the clinics in town and they can help you.


Sorry about the translation-


The Municipal Government in coordination with the Ministry of Health gave the starting signal to more than 180 units of mega-deals as part of Rapid Response for the Control of Dengue, launched on the instructions of Governor Felix Gonzalez Canto state to step up measures against the condition.

The mega-deals started at 8 am at the Expo fair grounds after the checkered flag that gave the municipal authorities and the health secretary in charge of Chemical Azueta Juan Carlos Cardenas, the state health secretary, the mayor Marciano Dzul Caamal, aldermen of this city administration, volunteers and leaders of various public transport organizations.

A total of 400 people including volunteers and brigade started preventive activities in 439 blocks of the municipal capital featuring 12 fogging machines, 12 entomologists, 36 motomochilas and more than 10 trucks junk collectors.

In taking the floor to the state health secretary, made the recommendations to the residents to cooperate with the staff of the Ministry of Health, who travel the nuclei brigades housing. They are accredited, in addition, the substance used in fumigation is not toxic.

Stressed that tanks, water tanks and warehouses storing liquid must be covered, the mosquitoes breed in clean water and the same may be in caps, a leaf or shell that contains it.

In the event the mayor Dzul Caamal, acknowledged the support of the state governor and the state health secretary Juan Carlos Azueta and said that the three actions that will run concurrently to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites will be abatizando, raising awareness for population and motomochilas spraying, irrigation in areas where you can not access with heavy equipment.

Margo in Mexico Massage***

One of the best parts about living in Tulum is the magical energy of this area and how it draws in people from all over the world. Amazing healers have gathered in here making it a Mecca of positive energy and healing powers.

I have suffered from debilitating hand injuries for the past 7 years. I have been through years of physical therapy, occupational therapy, repeated cortisone injections and surgeries. All to be told at the very end that yes I am messed up and there is nothing that they can do for me. I knew that there had to be some way I could find relief from this pain.

Check out the non invasive cast that i was given after 1 of my surgeries.  Trust me- that was  easy with 2 kids in diapers!

My prayers were answered 2 weeks with an amazing massage from Tulum’s own Margo in Mexico. I have had several massages before and a few here in Mexico and this one was so different. I got her signature “Feel Good” massage. This massage is part education and part deep tissue massage.

As the massage started Margo was talking to me about my body and ways that I can retrain my body to help correct itself. It was not only about relaxing tired and soar muscles as much as it was teaching me to help the muscles not get into the situation in the first place. There were a number of simple changes that I could make to what Margo referred to as my “walking around life.” These were all small changes and mind tricks that go towards the body correcting itself and relieving some of the pain that I have been feeling for so long.

The 2nd part of the massage was spent in quiet relaxation as Margo’s hands got to those really deep areas. It was wonderful because I could tell that although she has a routine, the massage really developed organically based on what my body needed. There were some parts of my body that I did not even realize were sore. The massage lasted for a little over 2 hours.


I one thing that I was not expecting was how when she was working on one area how much pressure was released in a totally different area of my body. It really made me see how much the body is interlinked. Even now 2 weeks later I am still feeling so much better. As I have applied the changes that Margo taught me I can feel a difference in my posture and my comfort. I am even sleeping better.

Margo has a few different types of massages and can really cater to specific needs. The prices of a Margo in Mexico massage cannot be beat. It was amazing. And she can come to you. I love that. You can get your very own Margo in Mexico Massage right on the deck of your room.



I defiantly recommend getting your very own Margo in Mexico Massage!!!

Services

Massages and Body Treatment:

Margo in Mexico Massage: Margo, one of Tulum's very own celebrities, is known for giving one of the best and well priced massages on Tulum beach. Get your Margo in Mexico massage from the ease and comfort of your own room or in any number of beautiful locations around Tulum.

Massages by Gina: A combination of reiki- reflexology and holistic massage- this Tulum healer has created her own amazing technique and her own beautiful studio featuring art from her huband and talented artist, Alfredo Hinojosa.



Hair and Body Care:
Fashion Look Spa: This beautiful beauty salon and spa right in the center of town is a great place to get all dolled up before a romatic night on the beach.

Tattooluum: Fine Art and tattoo Studio: tulum's premier tattoo studio complete with stunning works of art and Shankari jewlery.

Russian Gypsy Cards: Special readings from the Princess of the Runes, Crystal. Come for your magical interaction with this Tulum gem.



Babysitting:
Babysitting: Enjoy a romantic dinner for 2 on the beach or beautiful cenote tour. Our quality, English speaking babysiters in the Tulum area, many of them mothers themselves, offer peace of mind.


Travel Help:

Amael Travel Agency:

Savana Travel Center:

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