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Harmful Beverages
Much like the anti-tobacco movement over the decades, Asia’s soda-guzzling nations are stepping up and taking notice, preparing to impose taxes on fizzy drinks in an effort to curb health issues that come with consumption of these sugary beverages. The giant global soda industry is under attack for good reason as doctors and policymakers are
BIMC First-Aid Course for Anantara Uluwatu Resort Spa
Located on the cliff-side near Padang Padang Beach, Anantara Uluwatu Resort signed up for two First-Aid Training courses on March 18 & 21. Resort Training Manager, Dini Hariani, maintains that providing a safe holiday environment for their guests is essential for the Bali hospitality industry.
Round Table Discussion on Ankle Injuries
BIMC Hospitals together with Siloam Hospitals Denpasar held a round table discussion at Lippo Sunset Plaza on February 27 on the topic of pain care related to ankle sprains and injuries. Dr. Erwin Saspraditya Sp.OT and Dr. Candra Wijanadi MD, CH gave their medical insight to 80 participants.
Non-Invasive Procedure with Natural Results 25% Discount at the BIMC CosMedic Centre
Silhouette Face Lift is a treatment provided at the CosMedic Centre that offers great benefits without incisions and with immediate, natural results in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a sagging jawline, heavy brow and regeneration of rosy apple cheeks, the Silhouette Face Lift gives you a fresh, rested, natural look, with full facial movement and
March 24 is Tuberculosis Awareness Day
BIMC is dedicated to informing Bali residents of just how prevalent TB is and educating them so that they are able to identify the disease early and seek proper treatment. TB kills an estimated 4,400 people a day, a number that is “unacceptably high,” said a World Health Organization alongside HIV as a leading cause
Taking out Processed Foods
If there’s a process involved in making the foods you eat they are probably not good for you. Here are the worst ingredients: Fructose corn syrup Consuming high-fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to trash your health. It is now known without a doubt that sugar in your food, in all its myriad of forms, is
2016 Consumer Health Wearables (Part 2)
iHealth has designed connected healthcare devices like blood pressure monitors, wireless scales, glucose-monitoring systems, and fitness trackers that are the best in the market. Their new iHealth Rhythm, a clever electrocardiogram that records heart activity and saves data to an iOS app, has proven popular as it is subtle and can be worn under clothing.
Health Officials: Zika Not New to Indonesia
Erring on the side of caution, Indonesia has taken a number of preventive measures against the Zika virus after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the spread of the disease a global emergency. The country has had a limited history of Zika infections that date back to 1978 and 1981 with some new apparent
Redefine your cheek and jaw line
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that lifts the sagging tissue from inside and stimulates skin tissue that promotes new collagen production in the dermal layer. Defining your cheek and jaw line for a smoother and more youthful appearance is the desired outcome of the procedure. At the Cosmedic Centre the thread
Talking Dengue at the Bali Island School
On December 16 BIMC General Manager, Cathy Bolwell, gave a talk for parents and teachers at the Bali Island School in Sanur on the topic of dengue fever. Ms Bolwell explained that dengue fever is quite common in Bali. Dengue used to be prevalent during the rainy season that runs from October to April but
Skin Nutrition with Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a non-surgical injection of plant extracts, amino acid, vitamins, minerals and enzyme into layers of the skinthat has proven to be hugely beneficial. The treatmentis also useful to stimulate blood circulation, rejuvenate the skin, prevent premature aging, reduce pigmentation and acne and used to reduce fat and cellulites.Seen as a nutrition booster to
Keep Cancer at Bay by Starting 2016 with Life-Saving Screening
At what age is it best to do the right thing and get tested and what are the specifics? Age 20-29 At this age, a cancer-related check-up should be part of your periodic health exams and might include exams for cancers of the thyroid, mouth, skin, lymph nodes, testicles, and ovaries. A check-up
Ladies: it’s Cervical Cancer Month
January does not just mark the start of a new year, it’s also Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and here’s what you need to know. Cervical Health Awareness Month hopes to raise awareness of this cancer and the diseases that can cause it and start conversations between women and their physicians that could help stop the
Get Healthy with Superfoods
Health-e takes a look at this category of nutrition found in nature and best of all many items grown or purchased right here in Bali. It’s no secret superfoods is the latest buzzword, with everything from chia seeds to goji berries now a regular presence in grocery store aisles. What many superfoods have
First Aid Training for Bali Boat Trip
Boating around Bali is an amazing way to spend a day or two until an unfortunate mishap turns into a medical emergency. BIMC urges boaters and boating companies to stay safe when on the water and to have a thorough understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills by signing up for one of its first aid
Manage Pain Safely
BIMC Hospital Group along with Siloam Hospital Denpasar, will hold a pain management event at Lippo Sunset Plaza, Saturday, December 19. The round table discussion will be presented by Dr. I Putu Pramana who specializes in orthopedic, neuro-system, trauma and post-operation and senior nurse, Arlina Ika Rahayu. The event will be moderated by Dr.
Bali as Seen by Children
Celebrating its 78th year as Indonesia’s national news agency, Antara will hold a kids art event December 13 for the expatriate community at Swiss-Bellresort Watu Jimbar located in Sanur. The art event will test children for their drawing and painting abilities in contests with a theme of Balinese culture such as ogoh-ogoh, temple ceremonies and
The Bali Collections Santa Run
Nusa Dua’s centre for shopping, dining and entertainment, Bali Collections, will hold a 5km family fun walk and run December 13. Bali Collections’ Communications executive, Bachtiar Rusydi, says “the Santa Run is part of of our Christmas family celebration as well as being a charity event to support the Bali Children Foundation.” The Santa Run
AIDS ‘cure’ coming—true or false?
Google the words “AIDS” and “breakthrough” and you get so many promising reports, you can’t be blamed for thinking the end of the pandemic is coming soon.So as World AIDS Day is marked once again on Dec. 1—the first was in 1988—it may be time to take stock. What the media say An estimated 34
Holiday Drinking—What is Normal?
Many people think of December as “party time,” when friends, coworkers and family gather to celebrate the end-of-the-year holidays. And alcohol usually plays a role. So as we approach the end of the month and year, what’s the answer? Is it true that you can only have one or two drinks a day? It depends
Can Red Meat Cause Cancer?
The UN’s World Health Organization now says red meat can increase the risk of cancer, and so, too, hot dogs, bacon and processed meat. As is often true with such warnings, it is followed by the word “but.” Read on. What did the UN say? In October, the International Agency for Research for Cancer,
Get updated on facelifts
What are my facelift options? For the first 70 years, starting in 1901 in Berlin, little changed in facelift surgery. Basically, surgeons just tightened the skin. For the next two or three decades, more attention was paid to what was beneath the skin, though the full facelift remained most popular. Nowadays, those wishing to look
Smoking in Indonesia
The facts are grim. In general, the prevalence of smoking is declining in Northern and Western Europe, North America and the Western Pacific region, and on the increase in some countries in Asia, South America and Africa. It’s estimated that over the next 20 years, 70% of tobacco deaths will be in developing countries. About 80%
Is it heartburn…or something else?
Q : When is a burp more than a burp and something perhaps to be concerned about? A : When the burp is a symptom not for just simple heartburn but for something called “gastroesophageal reflux disease,” or GERD. That’s the main reason the annual GERD Awareness Week is being marked this month (Nov. 23-29)—to