Health stories from BIMC.
Guidance on staying well in Bali, travel-health advice and updates from across the BIMC network — written by our medical teams.
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closeClear filtersBIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Opens Doors to International Schools
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Opens Doors International Schools — To raise public awareness of children’s health, BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua will have an open house with the theme “Health Care from an Early Age” held March 24. The event will be attended by teachers and staff of: Garuda Bilingual, Tunas Kasih, Widiatmika, Children House, Blue Dolphin,
Prevent Heart Disease and Hypertension with a Lipid Profile Test
Prevent Heart Disease and Hypertension with a Lipid Profile Test Cholesterol is a fat in the blood that attaches to proteins called lipoproteins. The body uses cholesterol to help build cells and produce hormones while too much cholesterol in the blood can accumulate inside the arteries, forming plaque and if too much you risk a
Seven Steps to Avoid Stroke
Seven Steps to Avoid Stroke — The chance of living a lifetime without suffering a stroke are more than in your favor by following these easy to follow lifestyle choices if you are serious about staying healthy. 1. Take High Blood Pressure Very Seriously High blood pressure increases your odds for a stroke up
The Prevalence of Bedbugs on the Rise
The Prevalence of Bedbugs on the Rise — Bedbugs are easy to transport in luggage and very hard to get rid of and for this reason they have become an especial nuisance for hotels and other public spaces so learn how to avoid getting bitten! How can a bedbug affect you? The main health issue
Aussies Discover Dental Tourism
Aussies Discover Dental Tourism — According to the Australian Broadcasting Association (ABC), one-third of Australians are putting off or avoiding going to the dentist altogether due to the cost. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report found of the people who had visited a dentist in the previous 12 months, 20 per cent did
The Happiness Health Connection
The Happiness Health Connection — Scientific evidence suggests that positive emotions can help make life longer and healthier; learn how to keep happy even on bad days and what better place to maintain a positive outlook than the beautiful island of Bali. Do happier people live longer and if they do what is the
Health-E by BIMC – February 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – February 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
A New You This Valentines
A New You This Valentines — Show your partner how committed you are to looking younger by considering a BOTOX treatment. This minimally invasive treatment provides amazing results, subtle yet profound with fuller lips, defined cheekbone and smoother skin ridding you of crows feet and fine lines below the eyes. If you’re interested in looking
Stick With Those Resolutions
Stick With Those Resolutions — It’s February and we at Health-e are checking in to see how you are making out with your December intentions to be a healthier person… well, let us weigh in with the ongoing science to keep you on track. The word is out, scientists estimate in a recent report that
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Pays Visit to Sekolah Tunas Kasih Mumbul
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Pays Visit to Sekolah Tunas Kasih Mumbul — Each month Sekolah Tunas Kasih Mumbul introduces a profession to its pupils with the most recent a look at how a medic team works. On Jan. 29 BIMC was invited to present health education led by a nurse providing education on the importance
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Gives Health Talk at Level 21
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Gives Health Talk at Level 21 — Celebrating World Health Day, Level 21 Mall Denpasar held a series of events from Feb 2-7. The special day provided coloring and art competitions for kids and fashion shows alongside health stalls and a health talk from BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua on the topic
The Health Benefits of Deep Breathing
The Health Benefits of Deep Breathing — Not just for those with lung issues, deep systematic breathing almost instantly reduces stress and blood pressure, strengthens the abdominal and intestinal muscles, aids sleep and promotes better blood flow while releasing toxins from the body. Out with the old, stale air and in with new fresh
Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally — Alarming evidence points out trans fats and saturated fats are responsible for heart disease and by taking a few simple precautions you can easily cut these unhealthy hidden ingredients from your diet today. Trans fats are created by adding hydrogen to a liquid fat to help it solidify, a process
A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases
A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases — Family health in Bali can have its challenges and when it comes to childhood diseases there are many however here are some of the most common, including viral and bacterial infections. Ear Infections With swimming such an active pursuit throughout this holiday island, ear infections are common,
Health-E by BIMC – January 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – January 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Knee Pain Therapy Affordable
Knee pain is a common issue which can be caused by a sudden injury, an underlying condition or an overuse injury. The location of the pain depends on the structure of the joint that involves and the level of the joint pain can vary. Signs and symptoms include discomfort when walking, unable to bend the knee
Nothing Anal About January Health Talk
Tijili Benoa Hotel has scheduled a health talk Jan. 26 by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua General Surgeon, Dr. I Wayan Wahyu Sutrisna Sp.B, on the topic of hemorrhoid treatment. Forty employees of the hotel will attend this talk.
First Aid Training at Pandawa Cliff Estate
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua will provide a first-aid course for 20 participants on a landscaped cliff-top in the south of the island at Pandawa Cliff Estate. The BIMC first-aid course is highly popular amongst Bali hospitality businesses to ensure employees understand and are prepared for a range of emergency safety procedures as a routine standard of service. The training will be
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity causing almost all cases of cervical cancer. Just one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a study presented at the ESMO Asia 2017 Congress. The research in nearly 5,400 women
Making and Keeping New Years Health Resolutions
Making and Keeping New Year’s Health Resolutions — How much money would you bet that you’re going to keep your New Year’s resolutions this year? Just think of what it will do to your self-esteem if you could pull it off! These tips can help. Be realistic. Don’t confuse reasonable expectations with realistic expectations. Reasonable means
Consider Alternatives to Pain Relief
Consider Alternatives to Pain Relief — Although opioids are the most ubiquitous response to treating pain today, they have limited long-term efficacy data and are known to cause abuse, addiction, and death. In 1999, the Joint Commission, which accredits more than 21,000 US healthcare organizations and programs, made pain the “fifth vital sign,” recognizing the problem
Do Cell Phones Pose a Health Hazard?
Do Cell Phones Pose a Health Hazard? — Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation can cause cancer or other serious health hazards from low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF). So how worried should we be? Recently the US state of California issued its own health guidelines on cell phone hazards. Released by the
Health-E by BIMC – December 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – December 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Providing Technology to the Disabled
Providing Technology to the Disabled ― December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities with this year’s theme focusing on the enabling conditions envisaged in the 2030 Development Agenda for Sustainable Development. In a time of rapid digitalization, technology provides innovative solutions for the disabled and according to the UN General Assembly: “Technology is