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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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The Health Benefits of a Simple Ocean Swim
The Health Benefits of a Simple Ocean Swim — It stimulates our body and promotes the feeling of wellbeing that surfers very well know. Living in Bali offers easy access to take the plunge and get healthy, from a lazy float to wave riding, an ocean swim has endless curative benefits! Let’s start with an immune
The BIMC Siloam Dialysis Centre: Probably the World’s Best
The BIMC Siloam Dialysis Centre: Probably the World’s Best — For dialysis patients, foreign travel need not be an unobtainable consideration. In fact, dialysis patients of all modalities – in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis – should be encouraged to look at foreign travel as a very doable adventure. When visitors to Bali step off
Pain Syndrome Health Talk for Hotel Group
Pain Syndrome Health Talk for Hotel Group — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition, which often affects one limb (arm, leg, hand, or foot) usually after an injury and lasting greater than six months. It is more common in women and can occur in anyone at any age, with a peak at
April 7: World Health Day
April 7: World Health Day — The World Health Organization was founded on the principle that all people should be able to realize their right to the highest possible level of health. “Health for all” has therefore been their guiding vision for more than seven decades. It’s also the impetus behind the current organization-wide drive
The Fantastic Health Facts of Fibre
The Fantastic Health Facts of Fibre — Multiple media outlets are once again running with a new medical research study on the health benefits of a high fibre diet and how proper gut bacteria can benefit overall health and prevent type-2 diabetes. According to New Scientist, Liping Zhao at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China
Comprehensive Hernia Surgery Package at BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua
Hernia Surgery Package at BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua — A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button, and
BIMC Hospital Ubud Opens
BIMC Hospital Ubud officially opened on Friday, March 23, its third hospital to date located on Jl. Kedewatan, Ubud. The medical facility is equipped with various facilities all of international standards namely its emergency room, health consultation facility, on-call doctor service, observation room, pathology and pharmacy. General Manager of Business Development for parent company, Siloam
Health-E by BIMC – March 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – March 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Prevent Diabetes with HBA1C Test
Prevent Diabetes with HBA1C Test Diabetes Mellitus is caused by high blood sugar levels due to an impairment of insulin secretion and/or insulin disruption, which essentially means diabetes mellitus patients cannot produce insulin resulting in an increase in blood sugar levels that cause short and long term complications. The blood test you need to have
BIMC 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