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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Is a Cure for HIV and AIDS Around the Corner?
World AIDS Day falls on December 1 and with numerous reports of advances towards a cure surfacing in a variety of online media, Health-e sorts the fact from the hearsay… Here are the facts There’s no discounting that HIV continues to be a major global public health issue that has claimed more than 35 million
Surviving the Excesses of December
The holiday season in Bali is upon us, a time to reevaluate 2016 and plan ahead with new health-related goals, yet Health-e suggests not to wait for Jan. 1 as the over indulgences of December can wreak havoc on your health. Besides spending lots of quality time with family and friends, there is no question
Revamp your sleep routine with meditation
There is probably nothing worse than a sleepless night and as we stay wired to more and more digital devices throughout the day and into the evening,we disconnect with our natural needed state of relaxation before bedtime. If you’ve ever lain awake thinking about commitments to work and school, about your family and friends, you
Microdermabrasion: Not Just for Celebrities
Since first developed in Italy in 1985, this tried and true method for facial rejuvenation, despite all the more recent advances in skin care, remains one of the gentlest and most convenient, non-invasive anti-aging treatments offered today. Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical facial resurfacing treatment ideally performed in a series of about 6 to 10 sessions.
BIMC to support the 2016 ASITA Bali Congress
Every four years, the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) holds their regional conference to elect a new chairman and to develop and refine the association’s policies and tourism program. Current chairman, Mr. Ketut Ardana, has called for the holistic management of the island’s tourism by focusing on sustainability and supporting other stakeholders
Managing Gastritis at the BIMC Specialist Clinic
If you feel pain in your abdomen or feel bloated after eating even a small amount of food you may be suffering from gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, that could last for a short period, called Acute Gastritis, or persist for months or even years, referred to as Chronic Gastritis. The condition needs to
Year-end Beauty Talk
Centro Discovery Shopping Mall Bali will be the venue for this year’s “Beauty Bash” held December 11 as part of an event series at Centro shopping centers across Indonesia featuring product discounts and activities. In collaboration with BIMC CosMedic Centre, Centro will stage its “Beauty Talk” with keynote speaker, Dr. Sissy Yunita, on the
Dying for a Drink
The lists of countries with unregulated bars that’ll pour you a deadly, illicitly produced drink containing methanol are many and growing. Numerous outbreaks due to drinking fake alcohol in recent years were reported in Cambodia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, India, Kenya, Libya, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Turkey — even normally vice-free Norway. But it’s the young travelers
The Value of Personal Trainers
A personal service that became popular in the 80s as an option for those with spare cash is today more of a common monthly expense for a wider audience because for many, having workout support effectively gets one out the door and into the gym or on the footpath. Be sure to spend time to
Is Zika Really the Cause of Microcephaly?
An insecticide was recently rumored to be the real cause of increased cases of microcephaly in Brazil, unrelated to the Zika virus according to a group of scientists who claim their studies show the crop protecting spray,pyriproxyfen, is the real culprit. Many take for granted that the Zika virus is the reason for the spate
Eat Your Veggies and Reverse Heart Disease
Over decades of research one doctor has proven heart disease can be avoided but there’s a catch: to become completely immune to heart attacks and coronary heart disease you need to adopt an uncompromised plant-based diet; that’s without any meat, poultry, even fish, or dairy products, replaced by a wonderful variety of veggies, legumes, whole
20th Nusa Dua Fiesta 2016
The annual Nusa Dua Fiesta features a week of arts, culture, sports, music and exhibitions that take place in and around the Nusa Dua Peninsula from Nov. 16-20. The opening day features various art competitions and exhibitions on the main hotel beachfront with diving tours, children’s carnival, charity gala dinners and various live modern and
Oral Health is Easy and Affordable in the Off Hours
The BIMC Dental Centre is recommended as the island’s best dental scaling and polishing to eliminate tartar and dental plaque, commonly located on the top and below the gum. The polishing removes the stains on your teeth (from coffee, tea, tobacco etc.), and to recover a smooth and shiny dental surface. In this way, it
Type I Hernia Surgery at BIMC
Visitors to Bali are increasingly seeking medical advice on the common condition of hernias. BIMC routinely provides local and overseas patients knowledge and treatment for Type I hernia surgery, Hiatal Hernia, defined as herniation of the stomach into the chest, as the stomach pushes up from the abdomen into the chest cavity. Herniation occurs through
Juvederm: Gateway to Radiance
Juvéderm is the only FDA approved Hyalurnic Acid filler that is effective up to one year after a single treatment. The long-lasting, advanced skin product treats those “parentheses” lines on the sides of your nose and mouth and so effective that other fillers are normally not recommended for this purpose. Aesthetic doctors customize treatments to
Cuckoo for Coconuts: A Worldwide Health Craze Falls from the Trees
For the global health conscious, coconut oil isn’t just an ingredient in cooking, it’s a invaluable and perfectly natural tonic used to promote heart health, lose weight, control diabetes, fight candida and for general well being, and it comes from a resource that grows right above our heads here in Bali. At many roadside warung
Tiny Organ Controls Blood Pressure
The mere size of a grain of rice, the carotid body, located between two major arteries of the neck that supply the brain with blood, has recently been discovered to control blood pressure. Clinical scientists at the University of Bristol found a new way to treat high blood pressure in their research “Unilateral carotid body
To Vape or Not to Vape
The 67 percent of Indonesian males and five percent of females over 15 years old trying to wean themselves off smoking tobacco have been provided controversial assistance with the advent of the electronic cigarette, those handheld devices that vaporize a flavored liquid usually made of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and other chemical concentrations. Invented in
Anti – Aging Workshop: Mid Face Augmentation
The BIMC CosMedic Centre together with Restylane Hyaluronic Acid Wrinkle Treatments, held a one-day workshop, Mid Face Augmentation, Asian vs. Caucasian, at BIMC Nusa Dua ballroom on Sept. 25. The workshop was attended by 40 aesthetic doctor and dermatologist from Bali and Mataram area, with keynote speaker Dr. Arnold Jonathan Young, an aesthetic doctor from
BIMC Nusa Dua adds Pediatric Specialist
In a continuous effort to grow its medical services, BIMC Nusa Dua has added a pediatrician to provide comprehensive care to the children and families in the communities of Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu and Pecatu area. Dr. Emelyana Permatasari, Sp.A MPH is a highly recognized pediatrician with a wealth of experience and training from
Melanoma can be deadly. Are you at risk of skin cancer?
Prevention is better than misguided beliefs Skin cancer is responsible for 80% of new cancers diagnosed each year in Australia and the incidence and mortality rate of melanoma has increased significantly. Prevention is the best strategy. An attitude that understands that a tan is not a sign of good health and wellbeing is a great
BIMC Hospital Participates in Catholic Ritual Forum
It’s not everyday BIMC Hospital is asked to take part in a “liturgy” forum. And what exactly is liturgy? The Federation of Asian Bishop’s Conference established the Asian Liturgy Forum in 1996 to provide a setting for leaders of the Catholic community in Asia to discuss ritual matters pertaining to each country. This year’s forum,
Think Pink in the Month of October
October is once again wonderfully awash in pink for worldwide breast cancer awareness and for good reason —breast cancer remains the top cancer in women around the globe with incidence in countries like Indonesia only increasing due to urbanization and the adoption of western lifestyles. Early detection (see mammogram screening below) remains paramount to improve
No Emergencies Reported at 2016 Sanur Village Festival
The 11th annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF) held at Inna Grand Bali Beach from August 24-28, attracted more than one hundred thousand visitors and despite the record-breaking turnout that left traffic in chaos, only minor injuries were reported. BIMC Hospitals provided medical tents, doctors and nurses, ambulance and first – response motorcycle in cooperation with