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What's on your mindDr. Martha Gonzalez-Gaitan,MD/Pediatrics/Anti-aging/Anti-inflammation

Stem CellsElias Bamaras, ProgenCell Clinic

Biological MedicineJosé Ricardo Dueñas, M.D.

Baby Boomers Retire to MexicoFor A Better Health Care ExperienceKim Wherley

Art in Rosarito Muralist Diego BakerKim Wherley

Doctor of the MonthDr. Patricia Aubanel

Bipolar DisorderDaniel Rodriguez

Gloria Muriel

Baja California Special events

Mexico's Independence day

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September 2010, Volume 1 Issue1Frontier Doctors is published byInternational Frontier Doctors & Medical Tourism

DIStRIButIonFrontier Doctors is a monthly magazine distributed throughout Baja California, San Diego County, Riverside County, Imperial County, Los Angeles County, Las Vegas, Yuma and Arizona.

Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited.

FRontIeR DoCtoRS ADvISoRy BoARDDr. Georgina CarabarinDr. Erico CarreñoDr. Arturo ChayetDr. Patricia AubanelDr. Daniel CamachoElias BamarasDra. Silvia PalaciosDra. M. Solis

FRONTIER DOCTORS July /2010

Thank you for your interest in one of San Diego’s most up and coming magazine. We are proud to share our first issue FRONTIER DOCTORS. A monthly publishing committed to mat-ching you with the right doctors, medical services and health pro-fessionals in Baja California.

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In this issue, read about Stem Cell Medicine, Bi-polar Disorder,

Mental Health and Nutrition, meet our Doctor of The Month, Dr. Patricia Aubanel, her level of specialty and experience surpasses most doctors around the world. See all that is inside for just for YOU.

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Another birthday? Most people have general expectations associated with aging. As our parents age, those expec-tations become confirmed and our basic assumption that

“something will go wrong” comes true. It is a fact that the process of normal aging contributes to the decline in several bodily systems and organs. One organ that is in focus now more than ever, at any age, is the brain. While aging is inevitable, there is a way to stay healthier, stronger and vital longer.

Recent research shows that cognitive health is on a decline due to aging, but the research also suggest that our lifestyle, nutrition, stress and imbalances in the body also contribute to this decline at any age. Cognitive dysfunction seems to be occurring with increa-sing frequency earlier in life. Whether this is due to normal aging,

or dementia associated with Alzheimer’s, or a general bad health in the whole body, statistics undoubtedly point to the significant increase at which this will be

occurring at an earlier age. .. According to World Alzheimer’s Report, released by Alzheimer’s Disea-se International, 35.6 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia. By the way,

population for the State of California: 36 million. This is expected to double by 2030, to 65.7 million people.

Of these, 5.3 million live in the USA. Alarming? Of this number the vast majority are over 65. However, half a million people

in the USA are UNDER 65 and suffer from dementia. San Diego population 1.2 million.

Children can’t process information and learn as effec-tively, ADD, HADD, confusion, lack of concentration, adolescents are dealing with depression/anxiety and at-tention deficit, young adults in their 20s and 30s are tired and losing vitality, depressed and anxious, adults in the 40s, memory loss and + 50s, dementia, lethargy, memory loss, lack of concentration, severe depression, insomnia , anxiety etc.. While everyone should seek out a professional medical

evaluation before seeking any form of alternative supple-mentation, especially in the presence of illness, people are looking to find alternatives that are inexpensive and effective at preventing any disease. Lately, everyone has Brain Health on their mind. The trend highlights the highest demand ever for nutritional ingredients that have been studied and are found to have cognitive support properties. Thousands of in-dependent research shows over and over again that certain properties of botanicals effectively support brain health. Of these botanicals, specific mechanisms within include antioxi-dants and anti-inflammatory effects, improved circulation

to brain tissues and neural regenerative effects, which support the integrity of brain cells.

these a few of the top performers: Resveritrol: Resveratrol is a flavonoid found in the skin of red

grapes and is a constituent of red wine. Natural sources of flavonoids are grape extract, red wine, flowers, teas, trees/shrubs, apples, berries, citrus fruits, onions, pomegranate and green leafy spices. According to studies by the Salk Institute demonstrated that in order to obtain neu-roprotective effects, one should consume about 50-150mg/day. This means that one would have to consume, daily, 10-30 apples, 200 to 400 onions, or 300 to 500 strawberries. The typical diet worldwide consists of maybe 1 fruit and 1 vegetable per day. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and the wells studied compound cur-

cumin are renowned for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that support overall health and wellness. Recent studies suggest that this “miracle plant”, (spice in powder form) also promotes learning and memory abilities. Other research suggests that curcumin’s ability to support the function of brain insulin receptors, which in some people with dementia, is found to be defective. You may need to consume about half a pound of the yellow powder daily. Pharmaceutical Grade DHA/Omega 3: Current independent

research significantly shows that Omega 3 may improve memory and learning in older adults, with a huge range of benefits that include anti-aging, weight loss and anti-inflammatory properties. The recommended dose varies significantly based on many factors, but it ranges from 250 mg to up to 10 grams per day. Consult your health care professional for a complete evaluation.

In the majority of cases, most people can’t either afford or digest the huge amounts of fruits, vegetables, spices, botanicals or her-bs that it would take to significantly impact general health,much less cognitive health, so from a practical perspective, investing in the potential of natural neutraceutical products and their active, pure and concentrated compounds to optimize quality of life is a worthy cause, one that is finally gaining it’s well deserved recogni-tion among health professionals all over the world. By the way…where’s my car keys?

Martha Gonzalez Gaitan is a Medical Doctor who practices and resides with her family in Tijuana, Mexico.

Her passion is helping people live stronger, healthier, beautiful and fulfilled lives. She enjoys sharing her education through personal con-sultation in Tijuana and educational seminars in the US and Mexico. Refe-

rences for this article are available upon request. Contact her at: USA 619-646-9420 or www.saludinc.net

Mention Frontier Doctors and receive a 20% discount on consultation fee.

More than ever, people are looking to maintain a healthy mind through botanicals and nutraceuticals

Dr. Martha Gonzalez-Gaitan, MD/Pediatrics/Anti-aging/Anti-inflammation


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What are Stem Cells?

Stem cells are cells found in all multi cellular organisms. They are characterized by the ability to renew themselves through mitotic cell division and differentiate into a diverse range of specialized cell

types. In other words, stem cells are cells that can travel from different parts of the body to organs or tissue that have been damaged.

What are the different types of stem cells?When the stem cells come from your own blood or bone marrow, it is called

an autologous transplant. When the stem cells come from another person, it is called an allogeneic transplant. The donor may be a relative or a complete stranger. The important thing is that the donor’s immune system markers are closely matched to yours. This is most likely when the donor is your brother or sister.

how are stem cells currently be used to treat medical conditions?

There are now treatments to repair damaged organs and tissues and to produce growth factors and other substances necessary in the develop-ment of the body. Stem cells may create skin for burn patients or grafts and repair damaged tissues in patients with brain damage, spinal chord damage, and other conditions. The most widespread use of such cells is in cases of some types of leukemia and lymphomas, but stem cells have also been used to treat heart disease, nervous system issues, diabetes, arthritis and more.

What is its origin? The source of stem cells found in the first layers that form after an egg has

been fertilized (zygote), the zygote divides into 2 cells in these in 4 then 8, 16, 32, etc.. until it became 3 layers, the outer ectoderm, from which it will derive the skin and nervous tissue, the mesoderm or middle layer, from which is derived muscles including the heart and blood vessels, bones, cartilage and ligaments of the body and the inner layer the endoderm, from which origina-ted the abdominal organs and intestines. The tissue forms retain some of these stem cells for maintenance and repair used although an adult body. Stem cells from these layers have the characteristic of being pluripotent, which means they have the ability to become other cells and tissues.

What is its significance today?As processing capacity in other types of tissue stem cells can be used for

medical treatments to repair damaged organs and tissues and to produce growth factors and other substances necessary in the development of the body. In this way with stem cells may create skin for burn patients or grafts, to repair damaged tissues such as brain damage and spinal cord, pancreas, heart and so on.

Where did you get stem cells?There are 2 types of sources of stem cells: embryonic and adult stem cells.

Embryonic stem cells obtained from human embryos 8 weeks of gestation. On grounds, ethical, moral and religious use of such stem cells is prohibited in al-most everyone. Adult stem cells, are concentrated in umbilical cord blood of newborns and in some tissues of the human body, such as blood, fat, skin and bone marrow in the latter there is a larger pool and gives the formation of new cells Adult stem.

In what cases are used stem cells? Umbilical cord blood of newborns can be stored in specialized banks (whe-

ther public or private) that have special tanks that keep cryopreservación fro-zen at temperatures below 150 degrees C, this is done to preserve them for long periods of time without losing its characteristics prior to freezing. Of the-se umbilical cords obtained Ceulen mother that can be cultured to increase their numbers and used by the child or the person that was obtained, but can also be used by others that are compatible to prevent rejection reactions. It is noteworthy that in each process by passing the cells are lost in numbers and quality of them, since the administration of them can hurt and the cells are adhering to the walls of the instruments used, so that process quality is impor-tant to prevent cells lose viability and get healthy. The most widespread use of such cells is in cases of some types of leukemias and lymphomas, but have also been used in cases of heart diseases, nervous system, diabetes mellitus, arthritis and more. Stem cells obtained from bone marrow can be used for similar purposes, with the advantage of their collection on multiple occasions at different ages of the person as needed.

What are the risks of using stem cells? In the case of non-autologous (from the same person, the donor is the same

as the receiver), the main risks are, the tissue rejection by the immune system, allergic reactions due to incompatibility, antibody formation with stem cells and the possibility of transmitting diseases (viral or protein).

how do I manage treatment with stem cells? Stem cells are administered intravenously like a blood transfusion,

and in some cases can be administered intramuscularly or subcuta-neously. Must be administered by physicians trained and experienced in handling these types of therapies, some of which must be performed in operating rooms and remain isolated in a special care unit.

What we do in progencell? In Progencell take stem cells from the patient’s own bone marrow for

use as treatment in various diseases, ie use the technique of autologous stem cell treatment. The progencell special is that we use in most cases complete bone marrow. It is obtained by puncture, mixed in a closed system with a special solution that is prepared in advance to physical sti-mulation of stem cells and the patient can apply a lot of fresh cells, live, active, with as little handling as possible . The intention with immediate application, avoiding the handling, freezing, and storage is not mistreat these cells in obtaining the properties of stem cells without damage, aging and high viability.

By elias Bamaras, ProgenCell

“ There is now a hope for patients with incurable diseases.”


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Another advantage of using whole bone marrow is that it contains growth factors that are not only useful but necessary for growth and transformation of stem cells. Remove items from the bone like red blood cells, serum and platelets is not strictly necessary, when used intrave-nously. These elements will be selected by the body and eliminated as the need for it.

Is it better to use cells from a donor? In patients suffering from chronic degenerative diseases, the damage is

in the organs and processes that affect these organs. This damage may be impaired microcirculation, changes in pH, accumulation of free radicals, oxidative stress, cell death, cellular microenvironment, electrolyte disturban-ces, production, transportation and disposal of various items, such as hormones, proteins, enzymes , carbo-hydrates, lipids, etc.. In some cases the production of stem cells may be altered, but the stem cells are not altered in their function, ie, these cells always made processes of regeneration and repair damaged organs and tissues as it is the natural form of healing body.

Stem cells from a person is completely healthy and has no limitation for autologous use (for the same person). There is no evidence to show that application of autologous stem cells perpetuate the disease. If this were real, the risk of using stem cells obtained from tissues of other people would be much greater, given that under this reason it would be transmitted to the recipient cells with all the features of the other person including his latent disease. Stem cell treatments safer, no doubt, are autologous treatments, such as those used in Progencell.

So far, over 650 applications have not had any complications with any patient. All patients had a benefit with results ranging from complete cure to a slight improvement. The different responses in patients are because each has a different status, different habits, different production of stem cells and growth factors. However, we found that the factors influencing the results, are: the quality of the bone marrow, the patient’s general condition and his lifestyle, age, chronicity and severity of the disease.

Where does progencell cells? The sources of obtaining bone marrow aspiration is performed on

the inside of a bone needle will reach the iliac crest (hip) or tibia (leg). The procedure is performed in adults with local anesthesia and is well tolerated by patients, few patients have reported slight discomfort at the site of aspiration for a few days after the procedure.

how progencell cells infused? In all cases intravenous application is made and in some cases we

perform a local application, for example thyroid, spinal subdural re-trobulbar, to go directly to the tissue repair is required. In the case of osteoarthritic knees is only performed intraarticular application, the in-travenous application is not made in these cases not be necessary.

What is the future progencell therapies? Progencell is in the process of development of other therapies, inclu-

ding erectile dysfunction, alopecia (baldness), treatments for children and others. If the results that we remain positive and are favorable con-ditions could be expected availability of these therapies in late 2010.

Elias Bamaras is the Chief Executive Officer of Tijuana-based ProgenCell. For more information visit www.progencell.com


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The biological or bio regulation medi-cine; is a specialty focused on the res-toration of health through self-healing

capacity of the organism. Is considered that diseases are originated

by the accumulation of toxins in the body, due to bad nutrition, poor oxygenation and poor waste elimination. The disease is un-derstood as the result of an imbalance of all body systems.

This aimed at seeing the patient in a holistic manner, as a unity of body, mind and spirit, is focused on correcting internal imbalances that trigger the conditions and pain. The Biologi-cal Therapies detoxify, balance and strengthen our whole system, do not produce undesira-ble side effects and can be combined with any conventional treatment. Every individual there is a tendency to health. Biological Medicine does nothing but strengthen the media them-selves at the disposal of the body to cope with the disease.

According to the developmental stage of the disease, is recommended the use of this medi-cation, as unique or complementary treatment. One example is the case of cancer. As a com-plement this technique improves the quality of life, as it works with medicines that detoxify the body, reduces the side effects making the patients tolerate better the therapies, helping to reduce the burden on your mental and emo-tional environment.

The Bio Regulation is much more than just a detoxification therapy, is a comprehensive treatment plan to restore health and prevent degenerative tendency of organs and tissues. There are three pillars of treatment that makes the most complete therapy of Biological Me-dicine regulating cell function, organs and sys-tem of the individual.

The Basic Three Pillars are:• DetoxificationandDrainage• Immunomodulation• OrganicSupport(cellular

strengthening) which prevents relapse.

The Key of Helping patient’s with CancerBy José Ricardo Dueñas, M.D.


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The starting point that Biological Medicine utilize is Homo-toxicology as to activate the immune system, the first thing to do is detoxify the body of waste coming from multiple sources (po-llution, chemical drugs, food preservatives or hormonal substan-ces). In parallel with the elimination of toxins is improved food nutrition preferably organic and healthy, also we used medicine for drainage which with pharmaceutical combination activates the body’s natural mechanisms to eliminate toxins. It improves the functioning of the lymph nodes by favoring the mobilization of toxins throughout the body, and reinforces the functions of the liver and kidneys to facilitate elimination.

The simultaneous activation of these organs is what produ-ces a complete and deep DESINTOXICATION throughout the body. The toxicity occurs when more toxins enter the body that is capable to eliminate, favoring the accumulation of these in the space surrounding the cells called “Extracellular Fluid”. The toxins deposited there block the arrival of nutrients to the cells preventing them from carrying out the biochemical processes necessary to keep the body in optimum health.

When cancerous cells are destroyed for the chemotherapy effect, produce many free toxic substances (free radicals and other waste) that affect the metabolism of other cells in good condition. The therapeutic biological procedures have the abi-lity to interact at this level, favoring the production of anti-infla-mmatory substances and achieve a steady state of the immune system. (IMMONOMODULATION).

ORGANIC STTRENGHTENING AND SUPPORT; It is accom-plish thanks to the response of the Homotoxicology Medicine that have the ability to act at the cellular level replacing the biochemical elements that the cell needs to work, it counts with different medicines that you will not find in conventional medi-cine or in homeopathy, all in order to increase the metabolism, nutrition and cell oxygenation protecting organs and tissues of degenerative trend.

Every man and his illness need a personalized therapy. So in each patient are identified the organs more damaged and are indicated the medications that are going to strengthen them; the cells must maintain a perfect balance of molecular components such as minerals, vitamins, amino acids, etc... For which we use the application of biological serum, revitalizing the body’s individual response.

The speed of the results is not the only advantage of this me-dicine. It also shows other benefits, such a dose reduction and diseases. Because it attacks the problem at its root and recove-ring the immune system activity, people stop getting less sick every time, and needed lower doses of medication, the body begins to defend itself.

When I give a therapy, the body and the immune system respond according to their own needs. The results show an individualized bio regulation of the defense mechanisms, taking into account the degree of deregulation of each or-ganism.

Bio Regulation therapies have been based on the search for the modulation for “homodynamic” to maintain its biological balance.

www.medibiologica.comU.S.A. 1(619) 270 5525

Bio RegulationMedicine

Treating patients with a comprehensive, holistic and human consciousness with 20 years of

experience and improving their quality of life.

The Bio Regulation is much more than just a detoxificationtherapy, is a comprehensive treatment plan to restore healthand prevent degenerative tendency of organs and tissues.There are three pillars of treatment that makes the mostcomplete therapy of Biological Medicine regulating cellfunction, organs and system of the individual.The Basic Three Pillars are:•Detoxification and Drainage•Immunomodulation•Organic Support (cellular strengthening)

which prevents relapse.

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MEX. Ph. (52 – 664) 635 1846 / USA Ph. (619) 270 5525

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Affordable health care with a pleasant experience... Does such a thing exist? Yes! In Mexico, many retirees are sitting back and soaking up all the attention at the Doctor’s office. With bed-side

manors still a trend, many dentists, general practitioners and specialists offer a warm smile; informative, direct communication and a sincere answer to all your questions. In addition, many of these doctors still do house-calls for a small additional fee. To top it all off, many health professionals in Mexico are English speaking and can offer alternative, but proven, methods of care that the average U.S. patient cannot gain access to.

“What kind of V.I.P. pass does one need to acquire for this kind of quality service?”, you ask. The answer is, “There’s no V.I.P. pass nee-ded!” Anyone can enjoy the plush services of the health care industry in Mexico!

Very few people know that many doctors and dentists have received training not only in Mexico, but also in in the U.S. and/or Europe, ma-king them world-class leaders in their field of medicine. In addition many clinics and hospitals offer some of the most progressive medici-nes, treatments and surgeries at the highest- quality standards. Mexico can offer both affordable healthcare, as well as alternative medicines and treatments that are not approved in the U.S., but have proven to repair some of the most prominent issues in the average retiree body, successfully. Hip and knee replacement surgeries, alternative, non-invasive him and knee repair, as well as access to anti-aging, heart and eye specialists has put Mexico on the map of “health care giants” for the Boomer generation.

It is estimated that the average cost of healthcare in Mexico is bet-ween 50% and 70% cheaper compared to the U.S. . World-class surgeons, clinics, dentists, hospitals, even in-home care and anything else related to health care is less expensive and more accessible than in the U.S. . Many can argue that Canada offers comparable or better health care, however prescription drugs and out-of-pocket expenses are much less in Mexico.

Can you get health insurance in Mexico? The answer is, YES. Anyone can get health insurance in Mexico for

a very affordable price! The average price is one third or even less for full health care coverage for a family. In addition, many insuran-ce companies are beginning to expand their coverage to Mexico, or are teaming up with other companies already based in Mexico. In locations like Tijuana, Baja California, the Medical / Health Tourism

industry has been in service for years with it’s many visitors from the Southern California areas. With this constant flow of traffic from Ca-lifornia, this area has several health insurance companies that focus on providing health insurance for foreigners. Tijuana also attracts pa-tients from all over the U.S. and the world with it’s close proximity to the San Diego airport about 20 minutes drive North. For many U.S. citizens, flying to San Diego and driving down for an appointment or treatment eliminates the headache of flying internationally.

With the current economical conditions world-wide, many retirees are seeking a secret getaway with perfect weather, an affordable and comfortable lifestyle and, most importantly, affordable, high-quality health care. The simple fact of the matter is that Mexico has all the answers to the Baby Boomer’s everyday wants and needs. As more retirees decide on their next destination, Mexico will be there, ready to offer it’s warm weather, welcoming culture and affordable lifestyle to all who seek the good life. Saludos!

Kim Wherley is Co-owner of Propiedades Playas de BajaBaja Medical Vacation Rentals and Baja Real Estate

www.playasdebaja.com

By Kim Wherley

Baby Boomers Retire to Mexico For A Better Health Care Experience


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A true humanitarian and the dri-ving force behind the: “A Happy Day at the Beach” mural pro-

ject, Morrie Diego Baker, volunteered his artistic talents and time for the grea-ter good of his beloved, “adopted” city of Rosarito in Baja California. Baker has successfully completed 5 murals around the San Francisco Bay area where he flourished as an artist in stain glass, custom lamps and windows for over 15 years. Now retired, Baker has been a resident of Rosarito for 6 years, and felt it was time to “give back” to Rosarito Beach and it’s people.

By Kim Wherley

Muralist Morrie Diego Baker

Our website is full of holiday o�ers for every destination with weekend and daily special

o�ers selected by our travel agents for that extra special wow factor or fantastic discount. We will accommodate your visit to your doctor and we will give you a tour. Transportation is included.

Medical Tourism in Mexico has been going on for several years. With many traveling from the USA south

of the border for a�ordable medical care.


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We asked Baker why he chose to do the mural:

“The purpose of my mural this summer, “A Happy Day at the Beach”, was to do several things: First, to expose art to as many children in Rosarito as possible; to let them get involved in painting, desig-ning, exploring color; and, to open their eyes to a whole new world of creativity and thought, etc. Second, to get as many retirees as I could to participate in the pro-cess as well; to help the youngsters and to give something back to their “adopted” city [of Rosarito Beach]. Third, to build community... working together, understan-ding that we are all on the same small pla-net and that our differences, including but not limited to age, culture, language, bac-kground, ability level of art, color, and race are not reasons we can’t all get along and do something wonderful together! Lastly, to turn a graffiti-covered eyesore into a gor-geous work of art that makes people smile as they walk or drive by it; that will cheer all of us up, that will make us want to say

to each other, “that looks like so much fun....let’s go to the beach today!” Rosarito has so much to offer, and the beach is one major item that we all love.”

Baker’s mural was supported and ho-nored Mayor Hugo Torres and Artes por Todas Partes. In addition, donated paint from Comex and Baker’s added efforts in providing extra brushes and materials to the mix welcomed everyone and an-yone to participate in the completion of the mural. With the additional help of two young, aspiring artists from Rosarito, over 30 local kids and about 25 retired expatriates of the community, the mural was completed on August 15th, 2010. The mural project was not only a fun, intercultural event, but the mural itself symbolizes the spirit and beauty of the Rosarito beach.

“A Happy Day at the Beach” mural is located on the outside wall of the sports field “Ejido Mazatlan Shopping Center”, just one block north of Waldo’s along Benito Juarez Boulevard.

Muralist Morrie Diego Baker


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Baja California has many sons and daughters that we can be proud of, great athletes, media personalities, politicians, scientist and ex-cellent medical professionals. One of our most outstanding per-

sonalities in the region is Dr. Patricia Aubanel M.D. world renowned interventional cardiologist. Patricia Aubanel was born in Tijuana, daughter of two great personalities in Baja California, Dr. Gustavo Aubanel and Misses Luisa Riedel Aubanel. Her parents participated actively in regional politics, Dr. Gustavo was the first mayor of Tijuana after years of advocacy for Baja California to be recognized as a free state.

At the age of seven she decided she wanted to become a doctor, but it wasn’t until years later when she was in Pennsylvania for additional trai-ning when she found her true passion, the reason why her heart beats a little faster, her life’s mission, the practice of interventional cardiology.

After earning her medical degree, Dr. Aubanel later attended Miami University and prepared to pass her medical licensing.“It was like going to medical school all over again,” she says. She did her residency in internal medicine at Boston University and was trained in interventional cardio-logy at Harvard’s Mass General Hospital. A few years later, she returned to the West Coast as a doctor at the internationally renowned Scripps Clinic & Research Foundation in La Jolla, California, where she served as a Fellow for Dr. Richard Schatz.

Her time spent in training with Dr. Schatz was transcendental to her life and to her future patients, it would revolutionize the way cardiologist would practice medicine in Mexico; due to the fact she was among the first doctors in the world, and the only non-U.S. doctor, to be trained in the stent. Mexico’s first experience with the stent was in 1990, when it was implanted at the National Institute of Cardiology; tellingly, it received approval in Mexico five years before the FDA approved it in the U.S. Dr. Aubanel would spend five years training thousands of doctors on both sides of the border on how to apply the new procedure.

The stent is a tube designed to be inserted into a vessel or passageway to keep it open. Stents are inserted into narrowed coronary arteries to help keep them open after a procedure called balloon angioplasty. The stent then allows the normal flow of blood and oxygen to the heart.

She has worked with many high profile individuals, but perhaps her most well know patient was Mother Teresa of Calcutta, catholic nun with a mission to help the impoverish. The nun was spending a fair amount of time in Tijuana working with the poor but her health was failing, so the bishop approached the doctor to asses Mother Teresa. At the time Dr. Aubanel was very busy working in Mexico as well in the USA. Seeing patients at Hospital del Prado in Tijuana and performing surgery and re-ceiving advanced training at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla. In 1990 she created a private coronary and intensive care unit in Tijuana; it was the first of its kind in the state of Baja California.

She did Mother Teresa’s assessment at Hospital del Prado. “Mother Te-resa are you ready to die? Asked the good doctor, have you fulfilled your

mission on earth?’ She said no. She told her that before she died she wanted to go to China. She had tried before but the government hadn’t cooperated. “Can you help me get to China?” she asked Dr. Aubanel.

Yes, but first there was work to be done. After Dr. Aubanel evaluated Mother Teresa, the treatment of choice was

decided, she concluded that she would open Mother Teresa’s vessel with the employment of the stent. But a complication existed Mother Teresa’s age, she was 81 at the time, she had bad overall health and she was not considered a good candidate for a stent. And a final barrier:

Mother Teresa didn’t want to be treated at Scripps Clinic, because she considered Scripps a clinic for millionaires She wanted the procedure done in Tijuana. She explained that they didn’t have the facilities,” she says. Mother Teresa responded: “What about your people? You need to take care of your people.” Dr. Aubanel gave her many reasons, all legitimate: she didn’t have the time right now to undertake such a big commitment, nor did she have the funds to build a coronary center in Tijuana. Mother Teresa wasn’t buying it. “You don’t need money, you need faith.” That day Dr. Aubanel made a commitment to herself and to Mother Teresa, to open a special center to treat the thousands of people of Tijuana with coronary and vascular complications. Mother Teresa requested that there be a chapel and said she’d be there for the first mass. “That way,” Dr. Aubanel explained, “the Institute would be blessed forever and she’d pray for every patient.” The operation was a success.


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Bipolar disorder is an illness that is wi-dely discussed, but frequently misun-

derstood. We often hear people proclaim that they are bipolar or that a family mem-ber is. Common belief is that an individual who is frequently irritable or has changes in mood may be bipolar. As we will see, this alone is not usually enough to warrant a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

The bipolar spectrum includes a wide ran-ge of symptoms, but just because you have some of the symptoms, doesn’t mean you are necessarily bipolar. There are specific criteria to diagnose an individual as bipolar but only a mental health professional can do a proper evaluation and diagnosis. One of the most important factors to consider is the severity of the symptoms, to what degree they affect their quality of life and how mal-adaptive they have become.

Diagnosing BipolarBipolarity came to the public’s attention

when pop star Britney Spears was rumo-red to be bipolar. She was treated as an in-patient and continued as an outpatient for follow-up visits. It is estimated that only 3 percent of the general population suffers from bipolar disorder.

The bipolar spectrum includes various diagnoses, including bipolar type 1, bi-polar type 2 and cyclothymic disorder. Bipolar type 1 is the most severe form of the disorder; it is characterized by the pre-sence of manic episodes and depressive states. Mania is a state of abnormally ele-vated or irritable mood, arousal, and/ or energy levels, and is sometimes accom-panied by psychotic symptoms.

Bipolar type 2 is characterized by the presence of hypo-manic episodes and de-pressive states that alternate. Cyclothymic disorder is a chronic bipolar disorder con-sisting of short periods of mild depression and short periods of hypomania. These symptoms may last a few days to a num-ber of weeks and are less intense than in bipolar type 1. The onset is separated by short periods of normal mood.

If after reading the criteria for the different diagnoses in the bipolar spectrum you sus-pect that you or a love one may suffer from bipolar disorder, what can you do? First you must find a mental health professional, ei-ther a psychologist or psychiatrist, who can do an adequate evaluation and diagnosis. Many people are confused about the diffe-rence between a psychologist and a psychia-trist. Who should treat patients who suffer from bipolar disorder? The ideal answer is that both professionals should work together to provide the best care possible.

psychologist vs. psychiatristThe psychiatrist prescribes medication in

order to manage the illness and performs a medical evaluation to rule out factors that don’t explain the symptoms. Psychologists may provide psychotherapy to work in con-junction with pharmaceutical treatment and help to educate the patient or family mem-bers about the illness. A less common, but essential practice, is for therapists to help individuals with social and work rehabilita-tion following a bipolar episode. Medication can’t adequately address these issues.

Bipolar disorder is a serious illness that if left untreated can lead to poor quality of life, severe life complications or even dea-th. Finding the correct doctor and therapist is key for successful management of the disorder. Although bipolarity is a serious condition, individuals can thrive and lead productive, well adjusted lives. The help is there. It’s just a matter of seeking it.

Dr. Daniel Rodriguez is a licen-sed psychologist practicing in Tijuana. For more information, contact him at

By Dr. Daniel Rodriguez

Understanding the Basics

Since then Dr. Aubanel has offered many confe-rences in distant parts of the world; she has won many acknowledgments, including women of the year 1992, in the United States a foundation in Washington D.C awarded her again women of the year, for Latin women in the United States. She has also been awarded by the medical consumer research counsel to be one of the best doctors in the continent; she has been the only Mexican to be awarded this honor.

If you where to ask what makes Dr. Auba-nel an extraordinary woman, and there is no doubt that she is, all those who know her would answer, that her compassion for others, her kindness to her patients, and strong values, make all her knowled-ge pale in comparison to the warmth of her nature and great spirit.

Great things are achieve when people invest time and effort in helping their fellow man, and don’t see illnesses, finances or stepping stones in order to accomplish a goal, an example of com-mitment to her patients can truly be said about Dr. Aubanel she has dedicated her life to saving and protecting the quality of life of thousands of indivi-duals over the world.

Now a day’ she has a passionate new project, the research and application of evolutionary use of stem cells. The most incredible aspect is that we are not inventing anything; it’s all nature, a Gift of God! As Mother Teresa would say.

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Painter Gloria Muriel’s work conveys a glowing immedia-cy, yet evokes timeless, re-

mote worlds of mystery and allure. Her paintings, primarily acrylics, are characterized by their dazzling color and enigmatic, symbol-rich iconography. The work is predomi-nated by images of big-eyed girls, often playing musical instruments; birds, and anthropomorphized nature, like trees and flowers with faces. Most of these compositions have a dense, murky background that suggests tangled vegetation or water.

Gloria says the prevalence of young girls in her work proba-bly refers to her inner child and hearkens back to the time in her life that was most idyllic. Though she had a happy childhood, she was also something of a loner and cultivated a rich inner world. This might explain the melancholy look of the girls in the pictures, alone with their thoughts and absorbed in their music, even as they com-mune with nature.

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This mingling of dark and precious iconography, in otherworldly settings, is largely responsible for the paradoxical moods her work evokes—an in-tertwining of sadness and joy; of lightness and gravity that intrigues more than it comforts. Perhaps the uneasiness threaded all through Gloria’s work, from the most seemingly innocuous pictures to the freakiest, serve to express her belief in a larger, cosmic sadness, which envelops the va-riable moods of every individual. “In the end you’re alone,” she says. “No matter what, you have to cope with life on your own.”

The spiritual/mystical dimension of Gloria’s paintings is salient, with recurring elements that suggest pantheism or animism—the belief that a divine presence inhabits everything around us. Nature is truly alive in her paintings, and the girls depicted, with their meditative expressions, seem utterly responsive to their animated landscape and supremely calm as the chaos of nature surrounds them.

Some of the spiritual iconography in Gloria’s work is overt and draws on her research into dreams and symbols. One piece shows the goddess Lakshmi—another young girl, this one with three eyes. In Hinduism, the third eye, also called the “eye of the heart,” represents spiritual percep-tion. Many other religions revere the eye as a symbol of magical, visio-nary power.

Gloria, a native of Mexico, lives in San Diego and is a graphic designer by trade. She has two daughters ages 11 and 12, which is the same gene-ral age as the girls in her pictures (“a coincidence,” she says, slyly).

Much of Gloria’s work shows the influence of illustration and is remi-

niscent of the pop surrealism championed by the influential magazine Juxtapoz. She cites Dali as a major influence, which is evident in her vivid palette and fantastical images. Her personal vision, though, comes through powerfully in each picture and anchors the work soundly within the realm of fine arts.

Gloria Muriel’s work reveals a distinct personal style that is consistent but never static. Overall, the work has an aura that might be called im-mersive, where subject and periphery, foreground and background merge in a way that is all-encompassing. Such art naturally affects the viewer in a similar way, for this is work—this is a world—to get lost in. This reflects Gloria’s essential approach: “Art is a state of being and I lose myself in the beautiful chaos that I depict in my paintings. Those feelings develop at the precise moment when my brush hits the canvas.” Ultimately, though, her “aesthetic philosophy” can be summarized even more directly: “I paint what I feel.”


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In the early nineteenth century, Mexico, with a little influence from the US and France, began talking about a revolt against Spain. Fa-ther Miguel Hidalgo from Dolores, Mexico, was a leader of one of

the rallying groups. Hidalgo and his officers were planning a revolt for late fall of 1810. The Spanish people found out about the revolt which led the Spanish Government to order the arrest of Hidalgo and his officers. When Hidalgo found out, he called a meeting at his church. He rang the church bell on the night of September 15, 1810 to call his congregation to mass. Here Father Hidalgo rallied the people to fight. He gave the speech which is now known as ‘Grito de Delores’, saying “Viva Mexico” and “Viva la independencia!” These famous words have been remembered and are said each year at the Independence Day celebrations.

Everyone fought together, including the Criollos (wealthy Mexicans of Spanish descent), Mesizos (children born from the marriage of a Spaniard and an Indian), and Indians. Armed with clubs, knives, stone slings, and ancient guns, they fought as they marched to Mexico City. A battle took place in Guanajuato between the Spanish soldiers and Hidalgo’s followers. The army sacked the town, killing the Spaniards. They continued to fight on their way to the capital. When they finally rea-ched Mexico City, the army hesitated before going in to fight and some of them even disserted the army. Befo-re the year was over Father Hidalgo was captured and executed. Some people continued to fight for the cause and Father Hidalgo’s Grito de Delores (Cry of Delores) became the battle cry of the Mexican War of Indepen-dence. The people fought for eleven years before they finally won their freedom.

Today Mexican Independence Day is a major cele-bration in Mexico and is bigger than Cinco de Mayo. It is celebrated with a fiesta (party). The celebrating begins on September 15 (the eve of Independence Day) where crowds of people gather in the zocalos (town meeting place) of cities, towns, and villages. In Mexico City a huge square is decorated with flags, flowers and lights of red, white, and green. People sell confetti, whistles, horns, paper-machete helmets, and toys in the colors of red, white and green. There is also plenty of feasting! When the clock strikes eleven o’clock the crowd gets silent. On the last strike of eleven the president of Mexico steps out on the palace balcony, and rings the historic liberty bell that Father Hi-dalgo rang to call the people. Then the president gives the Grito

de Delores. He shouts “Viva Mexico” “Viva la independencia” and the crowd echoes back. People do this at the same time all across Mexico. While the crowd says this they fill the air with confetti, streamers and hoopla. Castillos explode in showers of red, white, and green.

The actual day of September 16 is similar to July Fourth in the US. There are rodeos, parades, bullfights, horseback rider performances and grand feasts. The statues in memory of Father Hidalgo are decora-ted with red, white, and green flowers. The Mexican Flag is made up of green, white, and red. The green is on the left side of the flag and symbolizes independence. White is the color in the middle of the flag and symbolizes religion. The red is on the right side of the flag and symbolizes union. These colors are used often in decorating for the Mexican Independence Day fiesta.


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