Last Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of June at La Terraza Tennis Club in Casa de Campo, the first annual GJB Tennis Invitational was played in benefit of the La Romana Ball Boys Foundation, a non-profit institution whose mission is to help the children and young people of La Romana through sport and recreation.
Category: Health
Crispy Quinoa Burgers
My reputation as a cook is generally acknowledged to be abysmal. However, I, like most women aspire to being as slim and healthy as possible, and in order to achieve that I’ve been slowly attempting to modify my diet… with varying results. Recently however, I had my first real break-through and not only managed to […]
5 foods to keep you hydrated this summer
In the hot summer months it’s important to get extra water to keep you from getting dehydrated. Luckily there are so many delicious fruits and vegetables you can add into your diet to help prevent dehydration. Try adding some of these into your daily summer diet to help you stay cool!
5 reasons to spice it up
While some avoid it like the plague, some of us like to torture ourselves with deliciously spicy foods. There’s just something about that pain that comes with spicy foods that keeps us coming back for more. Maybe that special craving is your body’s way of asking you to give it something it needs. Here are […]
Natural Sunburn Remedies
As mindful as we may be about trying to avoid the sun or properly applying sunscreen, sometimes we just forget. Sunburns usually fade within a few days, but those days can be very uncomfortable. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to stop the pain while you wait for […]
Cure your hangover with Honey
Having a few drinks sounds like a great idea until you wake up the next morning with a hangover.
How to avoid sun damage and toxic chemicals in sunscreen
Casa de Campo is the perfect place to bake in the sun and get a beautiful sun kissed glow. The reason we always feel better after spending some time in the sunshine is because of vitamin D production from exposing your skin to the suns rays.
Lighten up your plátanos!
Plantains are a traditional Dominican staple and they’re so delicious! And despite appearances, and their bad reputation, they can be very good for you!
Hogar del Niño announces fun run “Casa de Campo Corre”
Great news for Casa de Campo runners and philanthropists! The Hogar del Niño has just announced that it is planning it’s first “fun run” event – the “Casa de Campo Corre”, scheduled to take place on Saturday the 6th of December.
5 foods for beautiful hair and skin
We all want shiny hair and beautiful skin. You might be surprised to hear that the key to getting them isn’t the lotion or serum you’re spending money on but what you’re eating. Some foods have specific nutrients that can help clear up your skin, strengthen your hair and give you that special glow from […]
Getting in touch with nature can make you healthier
Feeling a little under the weather, under-productive or just blah? If you feel like you need a shift in energy, the simplest, and one of the most effective, ways to do it is right at your doorstep. Spend some time in nature!
