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Beyoncé Made Me Do It
4 Detox Ingredients You Need to Add to Your H2O This is it? Even if lemon does “alkalize the body” and mint “aids digestion” and cucumber has “anti-inflammatory properties” and ginger “cleanses the system,” if all you have to do is add very small amounts to a big pitcher of cold water, is that really
Children and Diabetes
First the bad news The are two kinds of diabetes. But before explaining, it should be understood that the incidence in children is increasing in both types, especially in environments such as those found in Indonesia. The different types No point paraphrasing an expert source, so here is what www.webmd.com says: “In general, people with diabetes either
Bali SanuRun 2015
This year’s SanuRun was re-scheduled to October 11 and commenced in the parking area of Mertasari Beach, Sanur, with a 170 participants in the 10K run, 156 participants in the 5K run and 12 young runners in the Kids Dash. The event was open to the public with local and international runners competing. BIMC Hospital
BIMC Cosmedic Centre Botox Promotion
Botox is widely used for fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet and under the eyes. Botox is injected into certain muscles relaxing them and leaving the overlaying skin smooth and unlined. The advantage of Botox is that specific facial areas can be treated and other surrounding facial muscles left to
Bali Pink Ribbon Charity Dinner
Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Bali Pink Ribbon held a charity dinner at the Trans Resort on Oct. 23 to “share the care” and raise donations through auctions and raffle tickets. Via Wijaya, responsible for raising funds for the Bali Pink Ribbon Charity Dinner, said the event is aimed at supporting the
Cliffside First Aid Training
Perched 50 meters above sea level on the cliffs of Uluwatu, El Kabron Spanish restaurant is known for its fetching views of the Indian Ocean and surfer hangout. As beautiful as it is, being located in a remote corner of the island means if a medical emergency occurs, staff should have the knowledge to quickly
First Aid Training for Anak Atelier Pre School & Kindergarten
Anak Atelier is an early learning centre that caters to families with children aged 15 months to 6 years. The program includes toddler, preschool and kindergarten classes, short-term childcare for visiting families, and a range of sports, dance and creative activities after school. Sandy Chadwick, Director of The Anak Atelier says the centre
Bali Fun Kids and Family Festival
Postponed from August, the biggest family festival of the year is rescheduled for November 1st with much excitement. The Bali Fun and Family Fest is considered one of the island’s most anticipated family events with kids competitions, families activities, food stalls, weekend market, family playground and more. Located in the green garden of the Sector
Bali International Stick Fighting Challenge
The 2nd annual Stick Fighting competition was held in Karang Asem Water Palace from Sept. 24-27. BIMC Hospital Group supported the event as the official medical sponsor providing a medic team and ambulance standby. Stick Fighting is quickly catching on in Bali. The sport originated from traditional martial arts where combatants fight with hardened
Dermal Filler Favored Treatment at BIMC
A growing number of Bali residents and visitors to the island are opting for dermal filler, a non-surgical treatment that helps diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, with
Rainbow Rice—Is It Healthier?
Everybody knows about brown rice, long judged to be healthier than white. What about all those other colors now offered in shops and restaurants? Can the color of your rice make you healthier? One of the most beautiful sights in Bali are the terraced rice paddies, appearing as great green, curving steps following
Hard to pronounce, easy to contract
Osteoporosis may not roll off the tongue easily, but globally, one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will contract it in their lifetime. A disease that literally means “porous bone,” it strikes silently, builds slowly, and the first symptom often is the bone’s fracturing. In Indonesia, where statistics
Easiest way to avoid illness
To some, the idea of having an annual Global Handwashing Day (October 15) may cause a smile, but in terms of what it means, it never is something to laugh about. Simply put, hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections, including the common cold and influenza.
Flu season’s coming — Are you ready for it?
The statistics vary from year to year, but influenza along with other respiratory disease is always on Indonesia’s top 10 killer lists, as well as a pandemic that sweeps much of the world. A “seasonal” affliction, the risks usually intensify in late autumn or early winter, so now is the time to get
Methanol Training / Workshop with Liam Foundation
Lhani Davies has set up the Life Saving Initiatives Against Methanol Foundation (LIAM) to raise awareness about the dangers of tainted, unregulated alcoholic drinks in some of the lower-end tourism spots in Indonesia. Davies shared her knowledge August 28 with speaker Dr. Wayan Sudana Sp.PD. KGH from Sanglah Hospital, an event hosted by BIMC
Bali Triathlon Event
The Bali Triathalon is back this October 25 and promoted as the best event to date with a record number atheles registering for the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. A second event, the Sprint Distance Race, will challenge participants with a 500-meter swim, 20km bike and 5km run. BIMC Hospital is the
Sixteenth Annual Nusa Dua Fiesta
The Nusa Dua Fiesta is an annual festival held in October featuring a week of arts, culture, sports, music and exhibitions that take place in and around Nusa Dua. The opening day highlights various art competitions at the beach fronting the hotels that line the southern peninsula. The following days offer scheduled diving “tours,” children’s
BIMC Encourages Bali Residents to Get Screened and Stay Healthy
September 29 marks World Heart Day, an annual day of global health awareness launched by the World Heart Federation. WHF’s mission is to lead the fight against heart disease worldwide. The organization’s efforts are aligned with the World Health Organization’s goal to reduce premature death from non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, by 25 percent by
Is Breast Augmentation for You?
“Breast augmentation is one of the most popular elective surgical procedures throughout much of the world, yet it remains a very personal choice and path.” In this way, Dr. Ridwan T Lembong at BIMC Hospital’s Cosmedic Centres, tells his prospective patients to think long and hard before deciding to get what in the field is
5 Myths About Heart Disease
Heart disease myth and misconception—much of it spread on the Internet—can put your heart and life at risk. As World Heart Day is celebrated this month, September 29, you can boost your heart smarts by separating fact from folklore. The Facts Any disease of the heart, vascular disease of the brain, or disease of the
An Apple a Day? Says Who?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Oh, yeah…who says so? The phrase may date back to 1866 when the proverb’s original form was “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” but eating a varied selection of fruits each day is best. Indonesia certainly
“Rabies : Asia’s Invisible Killer”
Bali may be regarded as paradise on earth, but it also offers serious health risks that are almost invisible. One of these is rabies, a disease now unknown in Australia, Japan, much of Europe and elsewhere in the West. However, residents and medical workers in Bali cannot forget the epidemic of the bite-transmitted infection that
Held August 26-30, the Sanur Village Festival
The Sanur Village Festival is seen by tourists and residents as one of the island’s most successful community events. It promotes locally run tourism businesses, social groups, cultural and creativity in one of South East Asia’s most celebrated communities. Heading into its 9th year, the Sanur Village Festival will include activities such as beach
Air Asia Bali Beach Run 2015
For the second year “running,” BIMC Hospitals will participate in the Air Asia Bali Beach Run held on 6th September 2015, providing ambulance standby and a first response medical team for the care of runners and participants. Air Asia said: “we will see more running enthusiasts from all over the world coming together for a