by Denise

Chronic disease treatment abroad incorporates may new technologies with some that have been around for thousands of years. Some of the most common treatment approaches used to today to address chronic diseases prevention include those that have been around thousands of years, and some modern developments.

Some of the most common technologies and treatments include, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, biofeedback therapies, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the practice of Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine, as well as homeopathic medicine and herbal therapies and treatments.

Common chronic disease processes include back pain, allergies, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), asthma, cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis, just to name a few.  According to the CDC, chronic disease conditions result in nearly 70% of deaths in the U.S.

According to a recent study, deaths caused by chronic disease processes are expected to reach nearly 20% in 2010 alone. Complementary and alternative treatments not only address symptoms, but may help development of chronic disease processes in the first place, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancers, through proper diet and nutrition, lifestyle counseling and back-to-basics herbal treatments that have been used effectively for thousands of years to promote health and longevity.

Facilities such as the Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital or Makewell Meditour in India, or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland are the source of just a few of world-class programs in chronic disease treatment and prevention.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, encourages citizens around the world to search for health and wellness in every corner of the globe.

 

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by Denise

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, offers obesity and weight loss facilities, centers and surgical centers for consumers for use in determining weight loss surgeries, techniques, procedures and programs abroad.

 

Successful and long-term weight loss and weight loss management also involves support, both short-term and long-term during the weight loss process.  Counseling, group support, and understanding of diet and nutrition as well as the importance of exercise is vital in any successful gastric bypass surgery for obesity, any type of laparoscopic band surgery, and for long-term sleeve gastrectomy recovery and other bariatric surgeries. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain on Americans.  If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should.  Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures.  In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

Foreign weight loss facilities such as those found in South of the Border destinations offer some of the best obesity surgery abroad. Weight loss is important for health and wellness. Facilities like those provided by Dr. Marco More in Buenos Aires, Argentina or the Antiobesity Center in Cancun, Mexico, offer patients around the world affordable weight loss treatments that apply high standards of care and effective treatments.

 

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by Denise

In the coming months, stem cell researchers will gather at conferences around the world, discussing recent advancements in stem cell research and development. For example, stem cell therapy research and a variety of formats has made national headline news in countries around the world.  The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Center for Regenerative Medicine are forging full steam ahead on umbilical cord blood research of pluripotent stem cells (IPS) as well as embryonic stem cell research. 

In the field of orthopedics, stem cell treatments and transplants are being tested in a new surgical technique to repair damaged bone structure. Bone marrow stem cells are taken from the patient and injected into damaged bone structure for regrowth and development of damaged or diseased bone. Such technologies may eventually offer a viable substitute of hip replacement surgery.

Stem cell therapies and treatments are being devised to treat brain disease in patients as well as those suffering cognitive disorders caused by chronic neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Testing new systems of stem cell therapy delivery may include inhaling stem cells suspended in fluid for rapid absorption in the brain.

The future of stem cell research, technology and potential treatments and therapies are limitless. Stem cell research and stem cell treatment facilities around the world engaged in all forms of stem cell research, from umbilical cord to placental stem cell and adult stem cells offer encouragement and hope.

Facilities such as EmCell in the Ukraine and Integra Medical Center in Mexico may be researched at PlacidWay.com, an international medical tourism portal that offers resources and information regarding treatments, technologies and therapies for medical consumers around the globe.

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by Denise

Not sure where to go for great skin treatments? Check out facilities such as Sanoviv Medical Institute on the Baja Coast of Mexico for an upscale atmosphere, or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland.

 

The most common types of skin care these days are

 

·         Laser Skin Resurfacing

·         Botox

·         Dermabrasion

·         Surface Repair Treatments

 

Cosmetic surgery abroad is affordable and safe in many locations, as is anti aging technology, age management and skin care techniques and technologies around the world, from the Aesthetica International Medical Center in Budapest, Hungary to the Beirut Beauty Clinic in Beirut, Lebanon.

 

For varicose vein treatment to laser hair removal to body rejuvenation treatment, chemical peel cost in Budapest is more attractive than many other locations such as the U.S. Antiaging techniques like fat transfers, Botox injections, collagen dermal fillers, human growth hormone products and treatments as well as diet guidance and management for foods rich in antioxidants, international facilities provide the best in care, quality, privacy and affordability than you might think.

 

The next time you find yourself traveling abroad for business or pleasure, check out the options for skin treatments and technologies in the country you’re visiting. You’ll more than likely find that medical tourism and the health and wellness industry has truly gone global and offers viable, efficient and reasonable as well as safe options for today’s travelers, no matter where you go.

 

Before you zip off, check out one of the best international medical tourism resource portals for the health and wellness industry; PlacidWay, which offers up-to-date and reliable information regarding safe, qualified and experienced medical and health care providers around the world.

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by Denise

PlacidWay, an international medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, is a growing leader in the health and wellness industry offering online information, data and resources regarding international medical providers, physicians, surgeons and facilities around the globe, from South Africa to Costa Rica and from South Korea to Thailand or from Croatia and Turkey to Switzerland.

 

PlacidWay encourages medical patients, no matter where they’re from or where they’re going, to always take the time to ask questions of a medical provider, whether they’re seeking treatment for a common flu or obtaining cosmetic surgery or a cardiac transplant.

 

Patients tend to hesitate when it comes time to ask a doctor or surgeon or facility about their training and experience, as well as outcomes to surgeries, but doing so is important. We ask about our children’s teachers, their day care providers and we grill the auto mechanic, but for some reason, we’re hesitant to ask questions of our doctors.

 

When seeking medical services or physicians medical consumers should ask important questions from the a patient’s point of view. Such as:

 

·         How will the medical practice, facility or service best meet my need?

·         Why will I benefit from your specific service or facility?

·         Does your service provide viable, effective and successful treatments?

·         Does the physician, surgeon or facility provide adequate feedback or proof?

·         Is the doctor/facility certified or accredited by national or international accrediting organizations?

·         Does the doctor/facility offer affordable medical care and solutions to patients?

 

Those are just the basics - don’t hesitate to ask any question that comes to mind before choosing any medical provider, at home or abroad. After all, it’s your body and your health.

 

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by Denise

A new year is on the way, encouraging many individuals to make changes in their lives. Such changes are personal, though they may affect dozens of family and friends. Individuals suffering from any type of addiction, such as prescription or street drug, alcohol, or behaviors such as phobias, panic disorders or general anxiety disorders (GAD) may benefit from a variety of rehab or rehabilitation treatments and therapies.

Physical rehabilitation is designed for individuals suffering from injuries such as fractures, stroke, amputations, spinal cord damage or dysfunction, cardiac conditions, and any other illness or injury that reduces mobility and function. The goal of physical rehabilitation is to increase range of motion, mobility, function and quality of life.

Emotional rehabilitation may be considered a form of psychiatric or psychotherapies, designed to help individuals overcome abuse, fears, and phobias.

Drug addiction rehabilitation and alcoholism rehabilitation begin with the process of detoxification, which basically reads the body of harmful and toxic substances before new lifestyle, habits and issues can be dealt with through group, drive it, or exposure type rehabilitative procedures, treatments and programs.

International facilities such as Terme Selce, Croatia, and Dr. Vorobiev’s Russian Rehab Clinic have helped individuals overcome a variety of addictive behaviors, as the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey. Privacy, confidentiality and effective and long-term health and wellness are available for many. PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal in the U.S., offers in-depth research and information regarding rehabilitation treatments and facilities around the globe.

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by Denise

Bariatric surgery is a catchall phrase for several different types of weight loss procedures and surgeries. Here are the basics:

 

Lap banding — Laparoscopic gastric banding (LAGB) is a process through which a silicone band, much like a rubber band, is placed around the entrance to the stomach.

 

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty — This procedure is commonly known as stomach stapling or VBG. Surgical staples are used to section off a small portion of the upper part of the stomach. The other side of this pouch is fitted with a band that slows the amount of time it takes for food to leave this pouch, which results in feelings of fullness after eating small amounts of food.

 

Sleeve Gastrectomy – This type of procedure is generally performed on patients who have a body mass index over 50. It involves removing a portion of the stomach to create more of a sleeve rather than the pouch shape that the stomach has.

 

Gastric Bypass is a procedure results in dividing the stomach to create a small pouch that is directly attached to the small intestine. This pouch can only hold 1 ounce of food, though it may stretch in time to allow a person to eat about a cup of food at a time. 

 

Obesity and weight loss surgical procedures in the U.S. are extremely expensive, but individuals traveling to foreign destinations can save thousands of dollars in excellent, certified facilities such as the Antiobesity Center in Cancun (yes!) Mexico to CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir, Turkey. Help is out there if you know where to look for reliable resources and information, such as PlacidWay, a quickly growing medical tourism and resource data center located in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

While techniques and methods used in a variety of cosmetic procedures are continually advancing, 2008 has saw a large increase in an injectable and noninvasive treatments such as Botox, as well as breast augmentation procedures. Studies have shown that over 10 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the year 2005 alone, a nearly 40% increase since the turn of the new century. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the global market now exceeds $30 billion, with a sustainable compound annual growth rate in the range of 25%.

 

According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the following procedures experienced a drastic change in the number of procedures performed between the years 2000 and 2007. The top trends in cosmetic surgery include:

 

·         Breast augmentation

·         Breast lift

·         Dermabrasion

·         Tummy tuck

·         Botox treatments

·         Laser skin resurfacing

 

But such treatment are expensive and not covered by medical insurance in the U.S., except in special cases and circumstances. But there’s good news out there when it comes to affordable cosmetic or plastic surgery.

 

Breast augmentation may cost anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000 in the US, but roughly $3,500 to $3,900 in Thailand. Those opting for the procedure in India will pay about 75% less there than in the US.

 

A breast lift costs between $4,000 and $7,000 in the US, though in India, the same procedure costs about $2,700 and those traveling to Argentina may expect to pay 40-80% less than costs incurred in the US.

 

Tummy tucks range from between $5,500 to $7,500 in the US, 50% less in Argentina, and about $3,700 in India.

 

So what are you waiting for? For up-to-date and informative research, visit PlacidWay, a quickly growing and very popular medical resource for the where’s, the how’s and the why’s of crossing borders for cosmetic surgery.

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by Denise

In the past few years, the concept of traveling to other countries to receive medical treatment is no longer scoffed at.  Long gone are the horror stories or the jokes about substandard treatment in third world countries that people supposedly flock to save money, only to end up with disastrous results.  As a matter of fact, many such stories are based on rumor and have propagated because of misconceptions regarding foreign medical care.

As a matter of fact, foreign destinations are often the leaders in developing medical treatments, procedures and surgeries. Take Jordan Hospital Medical Center, for example.  Jordan Hospital Medical Center is a world renowned facility that specializes in providing the latest and best technologies in the medical health field.  The first to perform open heart surgery, the facility was also the first to perform a live liver transplant.

Wooridul Spine Hospital, located in Seoul, South Korea is a highly rated, accredited and certified spinal care and spinal surgery center that brings patients from around the world for cutting edge technologies in spinal surgeries.

The truth of the matter is, medical facilities, many of them located outside of U.S. or British borders are more highly rated and developed when it comes to equipment and technology, offer international patients and travelers the newest quality care procedures and techniques in the world.

A majority of medical facilities abroad are certified and accredited not only by national accreditation facilities but by international accreditation organizations such as WHO, JCI (Joint Commissions International), ISQUA (International Society for Quality in Health Care) and ISO (International Organization For Standardization).  When it comes to superlative, excellent and affordable healthcare, options are available, and often recommended, beyond domestic borders.

PlacidWay, an international medical tourism and health and wellness portal, is focused on breaking down barriers and offering reliable and up-to-date information regarding foreign facilities, surgeons and health care professionals to offer global choices when it comes to medical care options.

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by Denise

 

LASIK eye surgery is an outpatient procedure, with minimum complications. The procedure is a highly technical and effective technique that is able to eliminate significant visual impairment.  Both eyes can be done at the same time, although most surgeons require at least a few days in between. The procedure is relatively painless, and local anesthetic drops are used with a mild form of sedation. Some patients feel a need to sensation for a day or two afterward. LASIK eye surgery also replaces the use of scalpels in such a sensitive area of the body, reducing the number of complications that result from more traditional surgical procedures.

 

In the United States, LASIK eye surgery can run anywhere between $500-$1000 per eye. In most cases, vision insurance does not cover the procedure in the United States, although some vision care insurance companies are starting to add it to their policies.

 

However, international travelers may find great savings in cost for eye/Lasik care abroad, by searching for the best eye surgeons in Thailand, or for popular eye surgery hospitals in Costa Rica, or even the best eye care in Poland to the most affordable eye hospitals in Singapore, while still obtaining excellence and quality by visiting such destinations as the Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital in Kerala, India or the Acibadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul, Turkey.

 

Corrective eye surgery is available for international medical travelers from Serbia to the Philippines, and from South Africa to Jordan and Guatemala. PlacidWay, an increasingly popular and resource for medical tourism, offers detailed profiles on such facilities, their treatments, costs and qualifications.

 

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