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17/02/2026
Given the limited options for health insurance here in Mexico this should be very interesting!
Health is built on reliable information.
We invite you to our next Health Talk on International Insurance, given by Daniel Moreno, Chief Operations Manager, to provide you with clarity, guidance, and support in using your international health insurance.
Are you or a friend new to San Miguel de Allende?
Often newcomers are at a loss about what to do when they get sick or need medical care. The good news is that there are many excellent physicians and health practitioners right here in San Miguel de Allende.
Be Well San Miguel is a patient advocacy service dedicated to identifying the best practitioners and hospitals for its members. Over the seven years that Be Well has been in business, the number of well-trained, English-speaking clinicians has grown significantly. This is great news for expatriates — but it can also make it challenging to know which professionals are properly trained and certified.
Be Well maintains an active list of the most qualified and highly regarded health practitioners in San Miguel de Allende, Celaya, and Querétaro. The team also provides recommendations and supervises qualified home care workers.
And now, with a new service, Be Well offers oversight and support for clients who need extra assistance with the daily activities of life — ensuring comfort, safety, and peace of mind.
Do you have an emergency plan?
Better to have one before you need it.
Whose side are you on?
Sometimes it’s not really clear.
To Deborah Bickel, owner of Be Well San Miguel, the answer is simple — she’s always on our side.
For Deborah, advocacy means standing firmly on behalf of the patient, not the doctor or the facility. As a membership-supported service, Be Well’s top priority is ensuring that every member’s wishes are clearly understood, documented, and legally protected — so when the time comes, there’s no confusion about what care should be provided.
Be Well helps members:
Find the best medical care available in the area
Ensure emergency contacts know exactly what to do in a crisis
Oversee health care when needed
Coordinate home health care, including arranging beds, oxygen, nurses, and other medical specialists
At Be Well San Miguel, the focus is always on one thing — you.
03/02/2026
At Be Well San Miguel, we believe intention-setting is key to unlocking ketamine’s full healing potential.
Ketamine opens a dream-like state where your brain becomes more flexible and receptive to change.
Your intention acts as a compass, guiding your subconscious toward what most needs attention, release, or transformation.
Once you're settled in—eye mask on, music flowing—you simply let go and trust the process.
Your inner healer knows what to do. You’re safe, supported, and ready to receive what this journey brings.
15/01/2026
Why Be Well Uses Intramuscular (IM) Dosing for Ketamine Therapy
At Be Well San Miguel de Allende, we use intramuscular (IM) ketamine because it offers a safe, steady, and deeply therapeutic experience — without the complexity or discomfort of IV lines.
06/01/2026
Plastics, Hormones, and Everyday Health
Plastic is woven into daily life—food containers, water bottles, can linings. It’s convenient and familiar. But research suggests some plastics aren’t biologically neutral, especially for bodies that are growing, changing, or aging.
Some plastics contain chemicals like BPA and phthalates. These can behave a bit like hormones in the body. Because hormones work at extremely low levels, even small, repeated exposures may matter over time.
Why This Matters At Different Stages Of Life
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, hormones are doing the heavy lifting—guiding growth, development, and lifelong health. Reducing plastic exposure isn’t about being perfect. It’s about lowering unnecessary contact where you can.
Tip: Skip heating food in plastic and choose glass or stainless steel when possible.
Families & Children
Kids’ bodies are still developing, and they’re more sensitive to environmental exposures. The good news? Small changes add up.
Tip: Use stainless steel or glass lunch containers, and let hot food cool before storing.
Older Adults
As we age, hormone balance shifts and resilience can decline. Reducing long-term chemical exposure supports healthy aging and overall wellbeing.
Tip: Replace old or scratched plastic containers and use glass for reheating leftovers.
Health outcomes are shaped by repeated daily exposures. Choosing alternatives to plastic packaging when feasible is a reasonable, evidence-based risk-reduction strategy.
Learn More
CDC – Bisphenol A (BPA)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
ReferencesCalafat AM et al. (2005). Exposure of the U.S. population to bisphenol A. Environmental Health
Perspectives, 113(4), 391–395.
vom Saal FS & Hughes C. (2005). Low-dose effects of bisphenol A. Environmental Health
Perspectives, 113(8), 926–933.
Meeker JD et al. (2009). Phthalates and plastics: human exposure and health outcomes. Phil Trans
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02/01/2026
Why Choose Be Well San Miguel Patient Advocacy Services?
1. Expert Guidance: Nearly a decade of experience supporting the SMA community!
2. Healthcare Navigation: We simplify the healthcare maze, offering resources and support locally and across the border!
3. 24/7 Availability: Contact us anytime! We offer quick, personalized responses because we understand urgency!
4. Empathetic Care: As former patients, we truly GET IT! Our compassionate navigators are here to support your journey.
5. Stress Relief: We empower you to make informed choices, giving you peace of mind throughout your treatment.
Reach out today and take charge of your health!
For more information, reach out to Deborah at http://bewellsanmiguel.com
02/01/2026
Be Well San Miguel
Modern, compassionate, evidence-based care for real healing.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
A gentle, fast-acting approach offered in a calm, supportive environment—designed to help reset your nervous system and support real change.
Contact us.
24/12/2025
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Periodic Boosting of Ketamine for Depression or PTSD: Overview
Patient Advocacy Services
Periodic Boosting of Ketamine for Depression or PTSD: Overview
Ketamine, has shown rapid and robust antidepressant and anti-PTSD effects. However, its benefits are often time-limited, which leads many patients to undergo periodic “booster” treatments.
What Are Ketamine Boosters?
Booster treatments refer to single or occasional ketamine doses given after an initial series (typically 4–6 infusions or sessions over 2–3 weeks) to maintain or restore symptom relief. These are customized per individual need.
Common Booster Schedules
• Typical frequency: Boosters may be given every 2–6 weeks, though some people may go months without needing one, while others may need more frequent sessions.
• Individualized plans: Based on symptom return, life stressors, and treatment response.
• Modalities used: IV ketamine, IM ketamine, sublingual lozenges (off-label), or intranasal esketamine.
When Are Boosters Indicated?
• Return of depressive symptoms
• Reactivation of PTSD symptoms (e.g., nightmares, flashbacks, hyperarousal)
• After major life stressors or trauma re-exposure
• As part of a maintenance protocol in chronic depression or treatment-resistant PTSD
Evidence and Considerations
Depression
• Maintenance ketamine can extend remission or reduce relapse.
• Some studies show durable effects when combined with psychotherapy or lifestyle changes.
• Long-term use requires careful monitoring for side effects and diminishing returns.
PTSD
• Smaller evidence base, but promising results in reducing dissociative symptoms, emotional numbing, and hypervigilance.
• May enhance access to trauma memories in therapy-assisted protocols (e.g., KAP or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy).
Risks and Monitoring
• Tolerance: Rare, but repeated use might reduce effectiveness.
• Bladder toxicity or cognitive issues: With frequent or high-dose use over time.
• Dependence potential: Though low, especially with unsupervised use.
• Psychological side effects: Dissociation, anxiety, or emotional flooding, especially in PTSD.
Best Practices
1. Ongoing psychiatric oversight – ideally integrated with a mental health professional.
2. Track symptoms – clients or clinicians use mood logs or validated rating scales.
3. Integrate therapy – KAP or supportive therapy can extend benefits and help process trauma.
4. Lifestyle support – sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, and social connection help prolong gains.
For further information contact Deborah at 415 115 7815 or [email protected]