Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Wednesday,October 14th, 2009

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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Thursday,July 9th, 2009

by Denise

PlacidWay recently added two new medical tourism destinations centers to their database; the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, and Terme Selce, located in Croatia. One of the leading and most popular health spas and golf resorts in Switzerland, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz offers expert and quality care in fields such as sports medicine, obesity and nutrition, rheumatology, mental health, beauty and radiology. Over 70 staff members include specialists, consultants, and therapists, all certified and accredited in order to provide quality patient care and technologies.

Switzerland is one of the most gorgeous and luxurious of destinations, not only for many Europeans, but Americans and other international travelers. Offering the best in medical technology and state-of-the-art facilities such as Bad Ragaz, Switzerland is growing to be one of the most popular medical destinations around the globe in the decade.

Facilities in Croatia such as Terme Selce are also growing in popularity, especially with those such as Terme Selce, a high-tech facility that offers physical therapy, restorative care and rehabilitative care, stress management, and sports programs including prevention, diagnostics and therapies.

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, Croatia is building a growing reputation for the best service that still beats medical or health costs from throughout Europe and North America.

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