by Denise

Individuals around the world can now access superlative healthcare without fearing bankruptcy. Europeans and inhabitants of Russia and Southeast Asia are flocking to superlative healthcare facilities in Turkey, Croatia, India, and Thailand and Singapore for cutting edge technology and effective treatments for a variety of illness and disease processes by compassionate, certified and accredited surgeons, medical staff, and facilities focused on the medical needs and comfort of international travelers.

According to the Medical Tourism Association, the next decade will bring an explosion in international healthcare capabilities and options, with over 16,000,000 Americans alone are expected to travel to foreign destinations for their medical care. An equal number of individuals from other countries around the world are also expected to travel to regional or international destinations as well.

Cost perspectives in this new era of medical tourism offer affordable yet world-class treatments and procedures to individuals in a variety of medical fields, including orthopedics, obesity and weight loss, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, cardiac care, and stem cell research.

The Asian Medical tourism industry is expected to reach nearly $10 billion by 2013 and health tourism in Mexico, Central America and South America is not far behind. Countries in Central Europe are seeing the enormous benefit of providing world class medical facilities, procedures and travel packages to international travelers, among them Croatia, the Ukraine, and Turkey.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, provides a timely and respected source of medical travel information regarding treatments, procedures, facilities and surgeons abroad to offer international patients and travelers the best options when it comes to their medical care and health and wellness options.

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by Denise

These days, stress and worry are rampant. Family obligations and financial responsibilities cause an immense amount of stress in the human body and can lead to a variety of medical conditions. Businessmen and women traveling around the globe often find such stress compound it by a regular sleep patterns, constant travel, and business obligations that may increase and intensify side effects caused by stress, including increase in hormones, buildup of toxins, upset stomachs, headaches, and more.

Cleansing and detoxification using the are your feet of approach offer a natural and healthy way to restore balance in the human body, and get rid of harmful toxins and stress that may lead to anxiety, increase blood pressure, difficulty eating and sleeping.

Most Ayurveda approaches to health and wellness include full body herbal oil massages, massages with herbal paste, sweating sessions, and shirodhara, a warm oil applied to the forehead in a constant, soothing stream. Self-administered medicated enemas are also given to cleanse the body of toxins. Food consumed during an Ayurvedic cleansing and detoxification program is custom-prepared to enhance the cleansing process. During the retreat, patients are encouraged to relax and rest, as well as partake in gentle mind-body exercises like yoga and meditation sessions.

Ayurvedic treatment abroad offers the benefits of cleansing and detoxification, massage, herbal treatments, meditation, yoga and exercise to restore hormonal balance and body function and to maximize health and wellness wherever you are.  Facilities such as the Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital or those provided by Athreya Ayurvedic Resorts found in India offer affordable and effective Ayurvedic therapy.

 

 

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by Denise

Detoxification is a popular term used for cleaning or cleansing the body of toxic substances. Detoxification comes in many different forms and styles. Individuals who choose detoxification methods to quit smoking, drinking, to cleanse their body of toxic byproducts and wastes often enjoy untold benefits. However, individuals should use caution when engaging in popular detoxification diets, because most are extreme and may offer the body little in the way of nutritious ingredients for energy and sustenance. Understanding the different types of detoxification and what is involved will help consumers make educated decisions regarding the process.

 

Multiple forms of detoxification are available, some quite straightforward, while others provide an alternative to medications and purification. Some cultures practice regular detoxification while others find it a fad. Each individual should be educated in the process in order to decide for themselves. The most common types of detoxification include:

 

·         Alcohol detoxification

·         Drug detoxification

·         Diet detoxification

·         Metabolic detoxification

·         Detoxification as an alternative medicine

 

Drug detoxification may be employed through drug as well as drug-free treatments. Many drug detoxification programs take up to three months, but time, discomfort and success rates depend on individuals, the severity of their drug dependence, attitude, and desire to engage in counseling and therapy to help overcome physical, emotional and mental issues related to drug addiction.

 

Facilities around the world such as The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland or the Dr. Vorobiev a Rehab Clinic in Russia and Bulgaria offer superlative detox and rehab services at affordable prices. Privacy, confidentiality, compassion and service offer international travelers the ability to seek greater health and wellness no matter where you are.

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by Denise

Why are so many people venturing abroad for their medical care? Why are expatriates returning to their homelands for medical care and treatment? Rising healthcare costs, uncertainty regarding Health Care reforms, and long wait times as well as limited options when it comes to techniques, methods and procedures to treat a wide variety of medical conditions that range from obesity and bariatric surgery to breast augmentation to sports training and rehabilitation, prompts individuals from around the world to travel abroad for their health care needs.

Expatriates from Japan, Thailand, Korea, and China are traveling to world-class facilities such as South Korea’s Wooridul Spine Care Hospital, while Albanians, Russians, Armenians, Georgians and those from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan are traveling to facilities in Croatia and Turkey.  North Americans are traveling to Mexico and South America in ever increasing numbers to receive affordable and quality cosmetic and plastic surgeon procedures, weight loss treatments, obesity and bariatric surgery treatments and dental care.

Citizens from France, England, Germany, Norway and Sweden are traveling to central European countries such as Poland, and Hungary for affordable medical care while South Africans increasingly travel to destinations such as India, Malaysia and Singapore for superlative, available, effective and affordable medical treatment.

This growing trend in International Medical Care, promoted by the Medical Tourism Board and Ministries of Health as well as medical tourism portals such as PlacidWay offer international patients a true choice in their healthcare options. Affordability, availability, quality, and effective care is available in medical fields from stem cell research and development to the latest in cardiac surgical procedures.

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by Denise

The purpose behind most orthopedic surgical procedures is to increase and enhance mobility of a joint as well as to repair damaged bone, muscular, or neural tissues caused by sports injuries, arthritis, fractures, and muscle and bone diseases. Common orthopedic procedures include partial or total hip or placement surgery, as well as hip resurfacing surgery, partial or total knee replacement procedures and those that focus on hands, elbow, or shoulder joints.

 

Orthopedics treatments and surgeries help to treat chronic diseases such as various forms of arthritis in the hands, knees and back. For example, rheumatoid arthritis severely inhibits mobility in the fingers and hands. Treatments and surgeries designed to relieve pain and increase mobility require a team effort from specialists in orthopedic surgery as well as specialists who focus on the musculature damage such arthritis causes.

 

Facilities around the globe offer a variety of orthopedic surgeries that provide excellent, experienced, accredited and state-of-the-art technology, treatments and procedures. Some of the best are located in Croatia, such as Terme Selce,  and Turkey, at the Acibadem Healthcare Group and at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. The Madras Joint Replacement Center in Chennai, India and the Jordan Hospital in Amman, Jordan all provide accredited orthopedic surgeons and surgical care for international travelers seeking affordable and effective treatments of bone and joint injuries caused by sports, accidents or disease conditions.

 

Individuals from abroad seek health and wellness choices that meet their needs with today’s availability and popularity of medical tourism and travel, offering real choices for effective, quality and affordable orthopedic surgical care.

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by Denise

The 2009 World Medical Tourism and Global Health Conference of 2009 begins on Monday, October 26, 2009. The conference is designed to bring together healthcare providers, insurance companies, and medical personnel from around the world to discuss the growing trends in international medical and global health care and tourism. Taking place in Los Angeles, California, healthcare providers from around the world, including South America, Asia, Africa, Central Europe and the Middle East will join to discuss how to market services to international employers, patients and insurance companies.

Over 1.5 million Americans alone are expected to annually travel overseas for healthcare services in the coming years, with expenditures in the billions of dollars. Many south African nation citizens travel to locations in Southeast Asia including India, Thailand and Malaysia for quality healthcare, while Western, Central European and American travelers visit medical facilities in Middle Eastern and Central European countries such as Jordan, Croatia, and Albania for affordable, high class and timely procedures, treatments and operations.

Workshops, conferences, and networking benefit healthcare providers around the world, focusing on quality service, enhanced patient experience, and benefits of international healthcare, information regarding relevant and current case studies in the fields of technology, stem cell development and research, orthopedics, cardiac care, substance abuse and more.

Speakers at the conference will include Ministry Of Health as well as International Relations and Health Affairs Directors, Executive Hospital Board Council members, Ministers of Financial Services and health, Health Insurance representatives, speakers from the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Board Of Trustee members from the American Medical Association, the Medical Tourism Association, and more.

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by Denise

These days, with the economy in a slump and the future uncertain, we need to take better care of ourselves to help fight off depression and illness and to avoid the rising costs of healthcare. Ayurvedic medicine, Yoga and meditation are century old treatments for a variety of health issues, including cardiac care, mental health care, joint and muscle health and health of internal organs.  Various yoga exercises help organs and glands to produce healing chemicals and keep organ tissues and structures in balance with each other. Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation are commonly suggested as natural and alternative treatments for depression.

 

Yoga and meditation are not only a great form of physical exercise, but are becoming increasingly popular as methods of reducing stress and treating depression. Yoga and meditation are very inexpensive to learn and practice. There are no drugs involved, thereby alleviating drug side effects. The practice of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation also help to reduce high blood pressure, tension, anxiety, and even fear. Americans are growing increasingly opened to mind-body practices called complementary and alternative medicine, also known as CAM.

Ayurvedic medicine, also known as Ayurveda treatment is one of the oldest systems of medical treatment in the world. Ayurvedic treatments which are also know as Herbal treatments are a large part of this form of alternative or natural health care.

Destinations such as those found in India, Thailand, and Singapore offer this ancient health and wellness teaching to international patients. Facilities such as the Indus Valley Ayurveda Center and the Athreya Ayurvedic Resorts in India are just two prime examples of the best these ancient traditions have to offer.

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by Denise

Vision care is typically the most neglected form of health and wellness care. Individuals who don’t have a vision insurance coverage with their health plans often suffer in silence because of a lack of affordable vision care options in their region. Unfortunately, ignoring eye care and eye health may have devastating effects. 

Cataracts, blurred vision, cloudy vision, and conditions such as astigmatism, amblyopia, myopia, and others are often ignored by individuals until vision is severely impaired. Access to eye clinic facilities and opportunities aren’t available in many regions, and regular eye exams, the needs for glasses, contacts, or other corrective vision therapies are often beyond the reach and means of many individuals.

Cataract surgery and LASIK procedures are some of the most commonly performed techniques in vision care today. Cataracts can be caused by eye injuries, disease, congenital defects and aging, and drops or ointments don’t provide effective and long-term solutions. The only solution for most cataracts is surgery. LASIK eye care treats a variety of vision problems, including near and farsightedness, blurred or double vision, and is performed in LASIK eye clinics around the world.

Conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and corneal grafts or corneal transplants are performed at high-tech, state of the art and world-class facilities around the world, such as the Ahalia Eye Hospital in India, which offers cataract surgery in Kerala, refractive eye surgery, squint treatment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal eye transplant procedures and wave-front LASIK technology.

The technology, quality, and availability is out there. Affordable LASIK vision therapies and eye care clinics are found from India to South America, from Turkey to Jordan to Norway and South Africa. Don’t ignore your eyes - take care of them and they’ll take care of you.

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by Denise

You only get one set of eyes, and vision care is an essential part of overall health and well being.  Unfortunately, many of us put vision and dental care at the bottom of our health insurance needs, thinking that we won’t need glasses, corrective surgery, or suffer from eye or vision related conditions until we reach middle age or older. Unfortunately, we can never anticipate when vision problems may occur.

Individuals needing laser eye surgery, eye refractory surgery, or macular degeneration treatment, treatments for diabetic retinopathy, or corneal eye transplants often find themselves lacking the insurance to pay for such surgeries. Fortunately, travelers to international destinations can receive superlative, quality and affordable eye and LASIK care. Cataract surgery, LASIK technology, and treatments for diabetic retinopathy are available in facilities like the Ahalia Eye Hospital located in Kerala, India, a leader in eye treatments and surgical procedures in the world.

Offering choices regarding healthcare facilities and clinics, and surgeons is the goal of PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado that focuses on educating the public and international patients to their medical, vision, and dental options.

Whether you’re suffering from glaucoma or eye conditions caused by diabetes, injury, or medical conditions that cause poor or damaged vision, individuals in international locations have options to receive timely, effective, and affordable eye treatments, eye surgeries, and are able to take advantage of state-of-the-art and world-class technologies that improve vision abroad.

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by Denise

Natural as well as not-so-natural treatments for skin care and therapies, techniques and procedures to tighten the skin, enhance appearance and reduce unsightly wrinkles encourage a multibillion dollar industry. In addition to the benefits of daily exercise, adequate hydration, a balanced and nutritious diet and “youth in a bottle.”

But did you know that there are facilities that encourage more natural ways to maintain a useful and vigorous appearance?  Ayurveda, Yoga, massage, and anti aging skin and body treatments help individuals maintain healthy skin, the glow of youth, and inner as well as outer health at anti aging and medical health spas without resorting to expensive full facelift or body lift techniques and procedures.

Some of the most popular antiaging treatments include cosmetic and plastic surgeries, Botox injections, human growth hormone products, fat transfers, antiaging skin care products, diets rich in antioxidants, antiaging medications and even stem cell rejuvenation and regeneration therapies.

Facilities such as the Indus Valley Ayurveda Center in Mysore, India or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland or Ageless Wonders Panama, in Panama, Central America are a few of the best world right facilities for age management and alternative medicine treatments that deal with  anti aging, complimentary medical practices such as Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and alternative medicine for beneficial, safe and effective results.

Other facilities such as Villa Bella in Salzburg, Germany, and the Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital in Kerala, India take natural therapies and holistic healing to new horizons when it comes to anti aging and the benefits of long-term effects and lifestyles.

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