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.

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

·         Cupping

Diet detoxification also includes processes such as:

·         Colon cleansing - a multitude of colon cleansers are available on drugstore shelves, all designed to clean up the colon and get rid of parasites lodging within the intestines. Popular brands promote weight loss, parasite elimination, and the ultimate colon cleansers defined to curb bloating, and constipation and everything from acne to candidiasis.

·         Chelation therapy - specific collating agents such as DMSA, EDTA and ALA are utilized to rid the body of heavy metal detoxification of arsenic, mercury, and lead or other heavy metals believed to poison the body.

Medical travelers visiting foreign destinations such as Solis Health and Wellness Tourism in Turkey or Blueprint Health and Benefit in South Africa or or Dr. Vorobiev’s Russian Rehab Clinics offer the newest technologies and also save individuals between 30% and 60% on procedures and methods of detox treatment performed in the United States.

 

 

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by Denise

Cosmetic surgery continues to be one of the most popular types of surgery for individuals traveling abroad. From rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to tummy tucks to reconstructive breast surgeries to a full cosmetic face lift, thread face lift to acupuncture face lift techniques, men and women around the globe continue to seek the best face lift, cosmetic eyelid surgery for a more youthful appearance, the best in breast augmentation or breast reduction, and of course, affordable cosmetic surgical procedures that are also safe, effective and provide desired results. Medical destinations in India and Thailand are leaders in cosmetic plastic surgical procedures.

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery removes excess skin from upper or lower eyelids. In the United States, eyelid procedures cost between $1,500-$7,000. Medical travelers to India may enjoy lower costs, on average $1,000 and to Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, where patients can get the procedure done around $700- $1,400.

Surgery of the nose (rhinoplasty) is one of the most popular procedures done in cosmetic reconstructions. In the United States, rhinoplasty procedures may cost between $3,000-$8,000, though in Thailand, the same procedures may be performed for roughly $900-$1,500. Costs in India are around $1,000.

A face-lift, or rhytidectomy treatment or procedure helps improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck area. In the United States, the average cost of a full facelift can range between $6,000 and $15,000 but as high as $25,000. Indian facilities like Fortis Hospital in New Delhi, India and locations in Thailand offer costs run a tenth of fees charged in the US and the UK.

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by Denise

When you think of cosmetic dentistry, what’s the first place that comes to mind? For many, the answer has been Mexico, which certainly offers accessibility and convenience to Americans living nearby. However, when it comes to travelers and truly central locations, Croatia is the new center. Low cost dental care in Croatia, dental procedures in Europe and the excellent reputation of dental tourism in Croatia offers business men and women, locals and those just passing through options for emergency or traditional dental care.

 

Cosmetic dentistry in Dubrovnik offers some of the best attractions while at the same time giving international travelers peach of mind when it comes to everything from dental whitening to dental implants, dental reconstruction and overall dental care. Some of the most common dental treatments include dental implants, dentures, cosmetic implant dentistry, dental crowns and bridges, a variety of dental implant types and cosmetic dentures.

 

Croatia is an extremely competitive health and medical destination for safe and affordable treatments not only for neighboring Europeans, but travelers from North and South America as well. Croatia is known for superlative care, treatments and procedures in dental and cosmetic surgery, physical therapy and rehab.

 

With state of the art facilities, equipment and expertise like those offered by Dental Implants Croatia, areas like Dubrovnik is building a growing reputation for the best service that still beats medical or health costs from throughout Europe and North America.

 

Many more popular facilities are located in the country’s capital of Zagreb, which offers medical travelers the best of technology. Whether you find yourself in Zagreb, Selce or Rovinj, medical travelers can expect the best in service, experience and expertise for their medical and dental needs.

 

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by Denise

Dentistry may be cosmetic or medically necessary, depending on condition. For example, people suffering from gum or periodontal disease as well as tooth decay, tooth erosion, toothaches or chronic bad breath may find it necessary to visit a dentist for a wide variety of treatments in oral care.

 

Common dental techniques as well as cosmetic dental procedures are becoming increasingly popular. Some of the most popular dental procedures include but are not limited to:

 

·         Root canal

·         Dental implants

·         Dentures

·         Bridges

·         Crowns

·         Orthodontics

·         Teeth whitening

·         Bonding

 

In the United States, dental implants can cost between $1,200 and $2,000. The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown that is chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth.  Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

 

However, medical travelers visiting places such as Tourmedical Cosmetic Dental Holidays in Turkey, best dental care at Makewell Meditour in India, Thailand, Latin America and Central Europe may save hundreds to thousands on dental care costs. Facilities such as Wellness Dental Group in Costa Rica offers an exotic travel destination blended with the best in cosmetic dental care. Dental Implants in Croatia offers busy travelers a central location for their dental needs while dental care in India continues to offer the best in cosmetic dentistry techniques and procedures at affordable prices.

 

To find detailed information regarding certified dental care facilities abroad, check out information resources such as PlacidWay, a major medical care provider offering the best in care, travel pricing and access to the best around the globe.

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by Denise

 

Some spine injuries are caused by trauma, while others are caused by internally degenerative conditions that accompany age or some disease processes. They can include but are not limited to:

 

·         Spinal Stenosis

·         Herniated disks

·         Thinning or degenerative disks

·         Pinched nerves

·         Bone spurs

·         Sciatica

·         Spinal arthritis

 

Some of the most common spine care treatments for back conditions include:

 

Spinal Fusion – joins two vertebrae together, which helps to reduce or eliminate movement or motion between vertebrae

 

Lumbar Disc Replacement – replaces an injured or diseased disk in the lower back region

 

Cervical Disc Replacement – replaces an injured or diseased disk in the neck region

 

Laminaplasty – procedure that relieves compression of the spinal cord in the neck area of the spine

 

Laminectomy – involves removing of the lamina (top or roof of a vertebrae) from the spinal column to allow more room for the spinal cord and nerves

 

Laminotomy – involves trimming or removing some of the lamina from the spinal column

 

Spinal procedures are expensive. In the United States, a Laminectomy may cost up to $77,000, and spinal fusion may run about $115,000. However, medical travelers may save thousands of dollars on spine treatments and surgeries. In India for example, spinal fusion costs about $8,700 to $10,000 and a Laminectomy may cost around $4,500 to about $5,500.

 

The Wooridul Spine Hospital is one of the finest spine surgery centers in Seoul, South Korea offers the best spine surgery in Korea and the Jordan Hospital in Amman, Jordan are two world-class, accredited medical facilities for spine care, offering a variety of treatments and procedures for medical travelers.

 

 

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by Denise

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that one in seven Americans currently suffers from bone or joint issues, costing consumers nearly $850 billion a year. Elderly individuals suffering from chronic arthritis conditions make up the largest demographic of those seeking orthopedic care. When it comes to injuries, back and knee injuries are the most common, and cost workers in the United States over 400 million lost workdays.

Due to increasing costs and wait times for orthopedic treatments and surgeries, more individuals are crossing international borders to seek treatment in what is now called cross-border medical travel. Lower costs, decreased wait time, new technologies, and the expertise and experience of orthopedic surgeons in foreign destinations has created a boom in the number of individuals, especially the elderly, seeking treatment in such destinations as South America, India, and Middle East countries such as Jordan and Turkey.

In the United States, cruciate ligament repair via knee arthroscopy averages $17,000 per knee, while at the Madras Joint Replacement Center in Chennai, India, medical travelers may save up to 40%, paying just under $5,000 for the same procedure. Hip replacement procedures in the United States cost an average of $45,000, while the same procedure in a facility in Poland costs just over $5,000, with a 50-60% savings, or roughly $7,000 in Turkey, and $6,000 in India.

Orthopedic surgery abroad, such as hip replacement surgery or rotator cuff surgery in Costa Rica or those provided by the best sports injuries programs in Croatia such as those found at Terme Selce offer medical travelers the best in care and experience while at the same time saving thousands of dollars in medical care costs.

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by Denise

It’s time once again for end-of-year promises and New Year’s resolutions - which means self improvement and image repair. Consumers seeking cosmetic or plastic surgery to help restore breasts through breast augmentation or breast lifts, or those hoping to lose weight through liposuction, body sculpting or obesity and weight loss surgery such as bariatric surgical procedures, lap bands, gastric bypass or other techniques will be looking for cheap options to meet their goals.

However, remember that cheap isn’t always the bottom line when it comes to cosmetic surgery procedures. Yes, medical travelers can save thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars on cosmetic surgery in foreign destinations, not because standards or quality is lower, but because of different health care systems, lower malpractice and liability premiums and methods of practice in locations like Argentina, Turkey and Thailand, just to name a few.

Choosing a qualified plastic surgeon is of vital importance. The surgeon you choose should be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or a Society of Plastic Surgeons in the country of origin. Surgeries should be performed in an accredited facility by certified surgeons experienced in their specialty. Physicians and surgeons should be willing to inform potential clients of their training, experience and education, and offer proof of such, no matter the foreign destination that is chosen. When it comes to cosmetic surgery, follow the same practice you would in your home country: ask for qualifications, experience and success rates. Don’t be shy. After all, it’s your body.

 

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by Denise

Facilities in Turkey offer medical travelers fertility treatments, chronic disease care, cancer treatments and orthopedic, cosmetic, and obesity or bariatric surgical procedures. Facilities in Turkey, especially those located in Istanbul, Izmir and Kusadasi are internationally recognized or JCI accredited facilities with world-class and advance medical technology in a variety of disciplines, including orthopedics, cardiac care, and vascular diseases.

These locations include the Acibadem Healthcare Group and Jinemed Hospital and Florence Nightingale Hospital, all located in Istanbul, Turkey. The Acibadem Healthcare Group offers six general hospitals and medical centers, outpatient clinics, laboratories, and an ophthalmology center. The hospital facilities offer services for patients both domestically and abroad, and the international patient center staff at the healthcare group offer effective and timely responses to international questions and concerns regarding treatment plans, prospective length of stay, and prices that include not only medical care, but accommodation costs.

Acibadem Healthcare Group, like many in international medical and health destinations, is accredited by the JCI (Joint Commissions International) and strives to provide Health Care Services following standards and guidelines of the Joint Commission International, and has been accepted into the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) and is also ISO certified.

PlacidWay, an international medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, offers domestic and international individuals choices when it comes to choosing medical care providers. Medical tourism is a growing trend, and with medical facilities around the globe seeking accreditation from world-renowned accreditation boards and organizations, offer excellent, experienced, quality and most importantly, affordable medical care for treatments and procedures that range from liposuction to spine surgery.

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by Denise

Medical tourism around the world is gaining attention. More countries are ensuring that services offered are certified and accredited by the United States as well as international accrediting organizations such as the JCI, and ISQA to ensure quality of care, the best in equipment and technology, and clean and state-of-the-art facilities and hospitals.

Medical travelers from the United States, Canada and other countries are traveling to Latin America for affordable medications, prescriptions, and treatments not available in the United States, including stem cell therapies and many alternative treatments that are nevertheless accepted and practiced around the world. The rising costs of healthcare and medical insurance in the United States is propelling more Americans, including Hispanics, to venture elsewhere for quality and experienced healthcare.

Facilities in Latin America offers treatment in a variety of fields including obesity, plastic and cosmetic surgery, stem cell research and development, dentistry, vision, an orthopedic care, among others. Medical tourism in Latin America offers some of the best doctors, surgeons and facilities in the world.

Dr. Omar Gonzalez of Integra Medical Center in Mexico offers cutting edge stem cell research and therapies. Ageless Wonders Panama, located in Panama City, Panama offers high tech cosmetic surgery, anti-aging and age management treatments, and Makeover Travel, located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia offers one of the most respected and famous medical tourism companies in the world.

PlacidWay, an international medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado offers consumers choices when it comes to their healthcare options. PlacidWay provides information regarding facilities, treatments, procedures, surgeons and physicians around the world who operate certified, respectable, reliable, and affordable medical care facilities.

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by Denise

Love playing sports but don’t love what it’s done to your body? Do you need surgery, rehab therapy or some help repairing and re-training those torn rotator cuffs, blown knees or aching hips?

 

Physical therapy and rehabilitation involves the regaining of strength and mobility in an injured body area or part following a sports or recreational injury. Physical therapy is designed to help individuals regain strength without furthering injury using a variety of methods. The goals and type of treatment any individual might undergo is determined by the type and seriousness of the injury.

 

Kinesiology is the study of human movement in relation to how the body functions. It can be applied in several different ways, including biomechanics, physiotherapy, and exercise physiology as well as psychomotor behavior and training. A trained kinesiologist may be involved or specialize in:

 

·         Rehabilitation

·         Function and performance

·         Recreation and exercise

·         Enhanced movement and function

 

The plan of action is to encourage individuals to regain optimal function and mobility. Medical travelers venturing to locations in Mexico such as Ageless Wonders Panama or Artemis Health Institute in India or locations like Terme Selce     in Croatia, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland in Europe may save thousands of dollars on the cost of physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports massage and additional treatments in the field as per recommendations by a physician.

 

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