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 filtersFat is Your Friend
One of the leading causes of the rising rate of obesity in SE Asia is the over consumption of fat resulting in heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol; what most don’t realize however is all fats are not created equal. There are three types of dietary fat: saturated, unsaturated and trans fat. While many are
A Fantastic Voyage: Nanotechnology
The 1966 movie, The Fantastic Voyage, starring Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, and Edmond O’Brien, has proven a storyline well ahead of its time. The film’s premise finds a comatose scientist with a blood clot in his brain and to save him, and here’s where the Jules Verne’s imagination of the 60’s comes into play, a
Two Zika Cases Prompt Australian Advisory to Indonesia
Urging its citizens to protect themselves from mosquito bites and other dangers while traveling in Indonesia,the Australian Dept. of Health website listed the country with “sporadic and limited” Zika virus cases amongst 49 countries with varying degrees of transmission. Sporadic transmission means from time-to-time there is a case yet Indonesia has only two confirmed cases
Vitamins: Shattering Another Myth
The global dietary supplements market combined, that is to say, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs and other botanical ingredients, is expected to exceed $130 billion dollars in 2016with the vitamin segment on its own a major contributor to the steady revenue stream the past several decades. But are we really not getting the vitamins we
Conrad Resort to the Rescue
In recent months, BIMC hospitals have reported an increase in drowning and near drowning cases, many sadly involving children holidaying at hotels and villa complexes. BIMC is constantly reminding the hospitality community that the speed in which first aid and medical care is given has a major impact on the survival of the person
BIMC Passes Check Up
In Oct. 2014, after a painstaking survey over a one-year period, BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua, was awarded international accreditation by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), the first in Indonesia, and one of only two hospitals in SE Asia to gain the coveted accreditation. Almost two years later and part of the
Workshop unlocks MD Codes to V-shape face
From June 2-5, BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua, along with Allergen USA, held a four-day workshop and symposiumat the hospital titled“Unlocking MD Codes to V-shape face,” a new and exciting technique on facial lifting and contouring that has become a standard for all aesthetic doctors. This successful master-class event was attended by 60 aesthetic doctors,
Oxygen Fresh Facial
The health of our skin relies on oxygen just like the rest of the body. Research clearly shows treatment with pure oxygen regenerates cellular metabolism and stimulates new cell growth. Oxygen therapy also helps fight free radicals, which causes premature aging. Treatments deliver a stream of concentrated, pressurized oxygen infused with vitamins, minerals and
20 Healthy Restaurant Dining Tips
Here’s what you might not wish to hear: most restaurants don’t serve healthy food. They’re often loaded with processed crap and enough calories that could be spread over 3-4 balanced meals. And here’s the good news: it’s very possible to eat both healthy and delicious restaurant meals with the following Health-e guide: Tip 1.
Yoga’s BIG New Market: Overweight People
Many plus size people will say “not for me” when it comes to yoga although it might be time to have another look not only as a possibility but an opportunity to get in shape by way of one of the most natural physical disciplines available. For all sizes and certainly all levels of
A New Medical Threat: Antibiotic Resistance
In May a “superbug” that is resistant to colistin — the antibiotic of absolute last resort — was found in a U.S. patient’s urinary tract infection. Colistin is used to treat people infected with a type of bacteria called CRE, or carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae. E. coli is one type of enterobacteria, though not all E. coli strains have acquired
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Makes News in Asia
In March a medical research team in Shanghai were reported to have developed an effective antibody that could dramatically curb the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which has been troubling children, mostly in Asia, for decades. As recent as June HFMD reached outbreak proportions in Malaysia prompting its Health Ministry to
Whiten and Receive Free Cleaning at BIMC Dental Centre
BIMC Dental Centre’s Zoom Teeth Whitening is often compared to having your skin exfoliated. The whitening procedure removes stains from the pores of one’s teeth bringing them to their natural color. The process safely uses 25% hydrogen peroxide gel and UV light; the two combined activate the whitening process with impressive results. The procedure takes 60-90
Nurses Refine Skills at Seminar
On Saturday May 14 BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua held a seminar for Bali nurses highlighting effective emergency responses led by speaker, Dr. Cindy H Nasrani, M, Biomed Sp. and Sigit Mulyanto, Head of Nursing and Clinical Operation at BIMC Nusa Dua. More than 40 nurses from hospitals throughout Bali attended.
BIMC and Balawista: Providing Safety at Bali Beaches
As the high season approaches BIMC Hospitals will once again prepare for its role working alongside Balawista, an organization that saves and protects lives on Bali beaches through education, prevention and rescue, by providing first-aid kits for Balawista lifeguard stations along the busy beaches of Badung regency. As tourism numbers to Bali swell, safety for
BIMC First Aid Kit: An Absolute Must Have
No matter where you live (perhaps especially Bali and SE Asia), a first aid kit is essential to have on hand for all homes (and don’t forget your automobile) helping you deal effectively with common injuries before emergency assistance arrives. Think about tailoring the contents of your kit based on your specific activities and store
Keep Kids Free of Ringworm
Bali schools can often be prime locations to come in contact with ringworm, which is not at all a worm but referred to as “tinea corporis” and easy to treat. Tinea infections are caused by several types of mold-like fungi that thrive on the dead tissue of the skin. In addition to the skin, ringworm
The 60-Second Workout
A new study of interval training shows less is indeed more:a mere 60 seconds of strenuous exertion proved to be as worthy at improving health and fitness as 45-minutes of moderate exercise. A burst of exercise, basically a sprint followed by light exercise such as jogging or resting, then another sprint, more rest, and so
13 Food Myths Debunked
Even with such clear advancements in nutrition and science, the datedmyths on how we should eat are still in circulation. Health-e helps clear the confusion. Myth: Avoid eggs because of their cholesterol content. Eggs have gotten an underserved reputation. The latest research indicates that they don’t actually contribute to high cholesterol at all
10 Most Common Home Injuries
It’s not just being outdoors in Bali where we can find injury, accidents can happen in your home or villa when you least expect it. When it comes to health and safety, especially for those with young children, it makes good sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a home
Second Annual Yak Magazine Golf Invitational
Held April 29-30, the second annual Yak Golf Invitational took place at the Bali National Golf Resort in Nusa Dua with 18 and 36 holes of golf offered to registered particpants. The magazine sponsor welcomed back Inesh Putri, Ms. Indonesia (2012), playing on the Bali golf team. More than 100 players participated in the
Destination Asia Trains 60 Guides in First Aid
BIMC Hospital is well recocognized for its Basic Life Support First Aid Training program. In the month of April, the hospital group provided Destination Asia three first aid training sessions with a total of 60 local tour guides at its Nusa Dua facility. BIMC Hospital professes that by proividing life-saving training, participants are well
Safety First at Full Moon Event
The 10th full moon of the year is considered highly auspicious amongst Balinese Hindus and is observed with festivals in major temples throughout the island. The mother temple of Besakih, located on the slopes of sacred Mt. Agung, holds a special ceremony known as “Ida Betara Turun Kabeh” in which the Balinese believe deities
Managing Chronic Back Pain
By Dr. Ketut Ngurah Gunapriya, SpAn,KIC,FIPP Back pain is one of the most common reasons someone seeks medical attention in fact about 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Men and women are equally affected by lower back pain, which can range in intensity from a