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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 filtersManage 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
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