October 30, 2014 FACEDENT, a clinic in the vanguard of Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Facedent Clinic, located at Avenida de la Marina 29, in Rota, specializes in dental treatments and has the best equipment and a team of highly qualified professionals. In Facedent Clinic, under the direction of the prestigious doctor, Manuel Rull Broquetas, dentistry is accompanied by facial aesthetic treatments. In this sense, Dr. Rull points out “when we rehabilitate a patient with implants, we can rejuvenate the face and we have learned that medical aesthetic treatments increase the satisfaction with the results. At the beginning of this year 2014, Dr. Francisco Ortiz Marti, a renowned expert in Aesthetic Medicine with a long career in the medical profession, was brought into the team at Facedent. He holds his degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Sevilla and has a Master in Aesthetic Medicine from the University of Córdoba. In addition to his already ample professional experience, he has prepared himself with the best injectors in the world and currently he is one of the habitual instructors for Allergan Laboratories, world leader in the sector of facial filling (Juvederm) and toxina botulínica (Botox-Vistabel). The interview with Dr. Ortiz is pleasant and easy going. We ask him to briefly summarize the objectives of Aesthetic Medicine and the most important treatments within his specialty. Our sensation is that in general there is a lack of knowledge and confusion about Aesthetic Medicine and that there are too many “urban legends” about the different therapies. On the other hand, we are used to seeing on TV many “celebrities” excessively treated, occasionally bordering on monstrosity, that scare people that are planning a facial touch up. According to Dr. Ortiz, the objectives of Aesthetic Medicine are the restoration, maintenance and promotion of aesthetics; beauty and health, using medical practices of small interventions and local or topical anaesthetics in an out patient situation. More and more people want to improve their image, an aspect that the National Health Service cannot service. Above
Dr. Ortiz at the clinic entrance
all people look for natural looking results that make them look younger within reasonable limits. In Spain we follow the steps of the U.S. market and the future is very promising. Products of higher quality and non surgical techniques are used every day that satisfy millions of people. There are three big groups of treatments in Aesthetic Medicine. The first group deals with improving the quality of the skin and fighting the effects of aging (anti-aging therapies) caused by the sun, tobacco and other oxidizing agents. These treatments would include peelings, immunotherapy (vitamins, hyaluronic fillers, factors of epidermis growth) lasers and cosmetic treatments. The second therapeutic group is oriented to combat dynamic facial wrinkles (caused by muscular contractions) and the star treatment is Botox or
Brand used in Facedent´s various treatments
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Vistabel. (This is the treatment most valued by Aesthetic Medicine patients world wide.) Filling products make up the third Group of treatments and are used to erase wrinkles and lines, restore volume and for non surgical liftings. Now days the tendency is to use absorbable and natural materials; the most important of which is hyaluronic acid, a fundamental component of our skin. Dr. Ortiz advises everyone interested in a medical-aesthetic touch up to go to clinics of recognized prestige (authorized by the Junta of Andalucía), and get professional advice. Patients frequently value price above all else and although it is something to consider, it is the quality of the products that will be used and the technical capacity of the doctor that will treat us that should matter most when making the decision. A new arrival to Rota, Dr. Ortiz wants us to know he is very grateful to Dr. Rull for giving him the opportunity to work in his clinic and for getting to know this friendly town that has been so welcoming.
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October 30, 2014
MEIGAS: The “Good” Galician Witches By A.M. Ávila
Witches Add Ingredients -Unknown Artist - Public domain, via Wikipedia Commons
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Galicia also has a strong Christian heritage as evidenced by the yearly influx of persons who undertake the “Road of Saint James “pilgrimage, the region's Pagan and Celtic past has not been entirely forgotten and many people still believe in Meigas (good witches). In Celtic pagan philosophy, two of the most central beliefs relate to individual freedom and to the understanding of hidden things behind everyday reality. In northern Spain, belief in the supernatural was extremely difficult to eradicate by the Catholic Church and pagan practices were equated to satanic practices. Ironically, Cerrnunos, a Celtic god of nature and fertility, is depicted with long and curled horns reminiscent of some Christian portrayals of the Devil. Although, there was a concerted effort to Christianize this area of Spain, many of its inhabitants continued with their pagan traditions. It is still not unusual to find candles placed by stones, trees, and crossroads in honor of the spirits of Nature. Some of the most important holidays in the Celtic calendar are the summer and winter solstices, as well as both the Autumn equinox and the Spring equinox. The focus of the celebrations held on these days are the natural elements. It was part of pagan belief that all natural things hide a spirit. They believed in the influence of these spirits of Nature on the Human spirit, and accordingly celebrated rituals honoring them. In Galicia, there did not exist any temples for these pagan celebrations. Rather, the rituals were usually celebrated at night and in openair places like forests. The spirits of Nature were divided into home spirits, air spirits, land spirits, and water spirits. Thousands of years ago, people were forced to live much more primitive lives than we currently know today. Without the luxury of modern medicine and treatment, when a person was sick or in pain there was little that could be done about it. During those early days, there were some sage women that learned the value of healing herbs, and other types of homeopathic treatments. These astute women, skilled in the art of natural medicine, sometimes also functioned as midwives and assisted in the delivery of babies. Little was understood about healing and medicine in those ancient days, and as Christianity spread across Europe, the church clergy felt very upset by the existence of learned women who were healing others with medicine and other remedies. Over time, the healers began to be associated with, being anti-Christian, and eventually many were accused of devil worship. (The word “witch” actually is derived from the word “Wicca” meaning “Wise One.”) Once considered to be a wise and a knowledgeable resource during trying times, these so-called “witches” were now considered something to be absolutely feared and avoided. Healing was viewed as evil sorcery, and pagan worship was associated with black magic. In Galicia, however, meigas are still considered to be a part of everyday life. If someone becomes ill or if rain threatens the harvest, the locals will go to church and pray to Saint James, but in addition they will go visit a Meiga. Most fishermen will have their boats blessed both
aving grown up in the Southwestern U.S., in a Hispanic household, I became familiar with the concept of the “curandera” (folk healer), many years ago. The book “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rodolfo Anaya, is a very interesting fictional story about one of these “curanderas” and is set in a small, rural town in the State of New Mexico. Curiously, many residents of New Mexico are descendants of Spaniards that settled there more than 400 years ago. Accordingly, I was not surprised to find that, in the farthest corner of northwest Spain, there is also a tradition of the Meiga (pronounced may-gaw), or Curandera. Like the curandera of the U.S. Southwest, the meiga is looked upon as a benign healer rather than as an evil witch. The meiga is always present in Galician folklore and literature, and dolls or clay figures of meigas can always be found in their fairs and shops. The word “meiga” is derived from the Latin word “magicus.” It is utilized in Galicia, as well as Castille-León and Asturias, to refer to “a person with extraordinary or magical powers.” Galicia is an autonomous community in northwest Spain and is one of the most remote regions in Spain. It has a unique character, unlike anywhere else in Spain, due mainly to its Celtic heritage. The Celts arrived in Galicia about 600 BC and left their mark. Galicia's traditional music, for example, is characterized by an instrument called the Gaita, which is a type of bagpipe. Although,
God of Etang sur Arroux possible depiction of Cernunnos By PHGCOM [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Meiga Gallega by Zósimo , via Wikipedia Commons
by a priest and by a Meiga before they set out to sea for the very first time. Veneration of the Catholic “Saint Comba" in Galicia dates back to the Middle Ages. A Galician legend tells that, before becoming a virgin martyr, Comba was a witch. This legend relates that, one day, the witch Comba encountered Jesus Christ on a Galician road, who changed her life after He told her, “Go ahead and be a witch, but you will not enter into my kingdom.” The tale states that, afterwards, Comba converted to Christianity and was subsequently martyred for her Christian faith after refusing to deny it. Ironically, she became the patron saint of witches in Galicia, acting both as an intercessor on behalf of witches and as an intercessor against witches. There is no doubt that part of the Galician pagan belief also includes a belief in “bad witches,” known as bruxas, but that is another story that I will leave for another day. There exists a curious and popular Galician expression which demonstrates the influence that the Celtic pagan belief in meigas and bruxas still has on modern-day Galicians. The phrase, in effect, states that the person may not actively believe in meigas (or bruxas), but, just in case, they refuse to deny their existence. The phrase, in Gallego, is “Eu non creo nas meigas, pero habelas hainas;” in Spanish it is “Yo no creo en las brujas, pero haberlas, haylas;” and in English it is “I don’t believe in witches, but they do exist.”
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The view from CView HALLOWEEN PARTIES This is the weekend for Halloween parties. The following is a summary of those that are advertised. Navy Lodge As in years past, the Navy Lodge welcomes all children who come in costume for trick or treating from 18:00 to 22:00 tomorrow night. McDonald’s Rota McDonald’s Rota is hosting a Halloween costume party for kids starting at 19:00. Put your imagination to work because the first prize is a birthday party for 10 children. That is a great prize that any child will love so make sure you participate. Ajedrez Beach Club For the first time Ajedrez Beach Club is having a Halloween Party! The place will be scarily decorated and there will be a prize for the best costume. The party will start at 5 p.m. so go on out and help them get in the swing of it! Molly Malone Don’t miss this year’s Halloween party at Molly Malone. It will be a Night of Terror with a magician at 19:30, live music with the Tamerlane Soul Band at 21:30 and prizes for the best costume. Then on Saturday night at 22:00 there will be live music with the Miskatonic Town Band. All of this makes for a “Terrific” weekend at Molly’s. For more information or reservations call 956480834. Shamrock Tomorrow night there will be a DJ in the house, a special menu and a prize for the best adult costume. On Saturday there will be face painting for children, candy giveaways and live evening music. Don't miss out on a terrific weekend! Meteoro Club Halloween Costume Party starting at 11 p.m. tomorrow night at Meteoro Club, Calle Higuereta, 57 in downtown Rota. There will be prizes for the best costume and for the best couple in costume. La Champanería El Rancho Last week my husband and I stopped at El Rancho for a meal. The name El Rancho is quite fitting since in the large, main dining area there are a lot of picnic type tables although there are some regular tables as well. At the center of the far end there is a big open grill so the atmosphere is very informal. We shared a salad of lettuce hearts and anchovies. It was very large so I am glad I asked because if I
had ordered it just for myself, I would have had trouble. For the main course we had grilled beef tenderloin and lamb chops and I must say the beef was excellent. Very tasty and very tender! The lamb was also very good and the portions were large. To give you an idea, the smallest rib eye steak weighed just over a pound which is good for sharing, but a lot for one. There is a separate menu for a variety of burgers ranging from four to six euros. Judging from the quality of meat, I am sure they are delicious. They also offer several types of fish and other dishes. Last, but not least, the prices are very reasonable. Our meals including a pudding and an ice cream came to 35€ for both of us. I can certainly recommend El Rancho. It is located on the Old Road to Rota in Puerto de Santa María.
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Tosantos Market 2014 17:00 to 21:00, Friday, 31 October 11:00-14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 November From 31st October to 2nd November., Plaza de España Calabaza Mecánica´s Devil´s Night. Friday the 31st. Fright night with rock & DJ. Satanic ambience, heavy metal, hard rock, nu metal, stoner rock…a must for rock music lovers. Calabaza Mecánica's Latinween Day of the Dead. Saturday November 1st. Inspired by the Mexican holiday and other American indigenous cultures. Latin music, live music, Tequila & “Vampiros de la Habana”. Disco Pantera Concert at Calabaza Mecanica on Sunday November 2nd. Tour The Bay by Sail Boat La Dolce Vita This two hour trip leaves at midday and There has been a change of plans that has sunset Price is 15€ per person with a extended their vacation a bit. They now minimum of 4 persons and a maximum re-open next Wednesday, November 5th of 5 Information and reservations, Tourso mark that on your calendar. ism Office, tel 956 846345 organized by Diverta Sail Restaurange Tragaluz Bota nical Ga rden “Celestino Special Culinary Days dedicated to wild Mutis” from Tuesday to Sunday, from mushrooms through November 2nd. It’s 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:30 to a set menu of five courses plus dessert 18:30 and a bottle of wine for two people. Guided tours of the Luna castle Each course features some type of wild Saturdays and Sundays at 13:00 and 19:00, mushroom fixed with salad, eggs, pasta, prior reservation needed (call 956 84 63 rice, and meat. Call 956 84 17 50 for 45 or email turismo@aytorota.es) more information. Flea Market Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Market
Craft Beer Festival of Andalucía Coming up at the end of November is the first ever craft beer festival in Andalucía. It will run the 28th, 29th and 30th in Sala Milwaukee in downtown Puerto. There will be two types of tickets: general entrance for two euros and one that includes four tastings for 4.50€. In addition to the craft beers there will be other food products, art exhibits and music.
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Tito Rojas in Concert, The Salsa Rooster , Puerto Rico´s best Salsa artist. Sunday November 16th. at Mango's in Vistahermosa. Tickets are 50€. More info at 635 678 429. Halloween Party Bash at Mango´s Friday 31st in Vistahermosa
Molly Malone Friday Oct. 31st Spend a magical Halloween night atMolly Malone! Join us from 7 p:m. Friday the 31rst of October. Magic show and live music just for your pleasure!!! Don´t get lost!! Shamrock Bar & Eatery Experience Halloween on Friday the 31st. Costume competiion, p! rizes, giveaways, and DJ all night long. Don´t be afraid to come by! Scottish Dance Classes Mondays 7:30-8:00p.m., beginners & step practice; 8:00 p.m. – 10:00. Classes are held at the Instituto Santo Domingo. For more info: Carol at 665 353260.