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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 filtersHealthy People Sleep Well
Healthy People Sleep Well — March 15 is World Sleep Day, created to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege that is often compromised by the habits of modern life. A consistent seven to nine-hour sleep each night is the most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health and
World Kidney Day : March 14
World Kidney Day : March 14 — This year’s campaign will focus on the burden of kidney disease, the disparities and access to healthcare with the theme — “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere.” Did you know… * That kidney failure imposes the second largest cost to Indonesia’s healthcare system after heart disease * That the Indonesian
Can You Lose Weight with the Help of an App?
Lose Weight with the Help of an App — Getting that weight down doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It’s totally possible to make working toward a goal fun and rewarding, and apps that keep you motivated definitely help. From keeping track of what you’re eating to providing encouraging reminders, they are a must-try
Prevent Disease with High Fiber Diet
Prevent Disease with High Fiber Diet — A recent meta-analysis looks at 40 years of medical research to find out the ideal amount of dietary fiber to prevent chronic disease and premature mortality. The study finds that whole grain cereals and fruit are superb sources which have long have long been hailed for their benefits…
The Breakfast and Diabetes Connection
Breakfast and Diabetes Connection — You’ve heard it often — “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” — and recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition backs up that claim for more reasons than we had thought. German researchers summarized that forgoing breakfast even on occasion is associated with a greater risk
Health Myths
Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day Health Myths — No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You
Resolution to Eat Right: 2019 Healthy Food Trends
Healthy Food Trends — Each New Year we distill eating right down several key thoughts that are easy to maintain to trim weight, feel better and keep your health in check. Digestive Wellness Digestive wellness is propelled by new ingredients and backed by emerging science. The desire for consumers to feel benefits from food
Resolution to Get in shape: 2019 Fitness Trends
2019 Fitness Trends : Get in shape Resolution — Every New Year we can expect new ways to get healthier, from mental fitness to next-gen equipment and nutritional supplements. Health-e cuts through the fads from so you can take advantage of only the best. Multi-function machines Bali gyms are today varied and offer the
Make Yours a Healthy Bali Christmas
Make Yours a Healthy Bali Christmas — Overindulging and Bali go hand-in-hand but this holiday season a few slight dietary adjustments will allow you to feel better about yourself without that uncomfortable bloating feeling. Perhaps you already lost weight and wish to maintain or, you are just beginning your new eating program, the consumption of
Worried About Stroke? Here Are the Treatable Risk Factors
Worried About Stroke? Here Are the Treatable Risk Factors — The most important treatable risk factors for stroke are easily understood according to the Institute of Neurological Disorders — take them seriously and you just might live a long and healthy life: Start by getting your blood pressure under control: Hypertension is by far the
Coping With the Side Effects of Dialysis
Coping With the Side Effects of Dialysis — Dialysis is a lifesaving treatment for those with end stage renal disease (ESRD). However, with both peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD), there are occasions when a patient may have side effects from the treatment. These side effects can be mild or severe, depending on the patient’s
Light Exercise Might Lessen Strokes
Light Exercise Might Lessen Strokes — People who regularly engage in light to moderate physical activity – like walking four hours a week or swimming two hours weekly – might have less severe strokes than individuals who aren’t as active. As reported in Health Line, researchers examined data on 925 patients who were treated for
Supplement May Harm Health
Supplement May Harm Health — New research warns that a number of weight loss and workout supplements contain potentially harmful doses of a substance that has been ruled as unsafe. As reported in Medical News Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ban all athletes from taking any drugs or supplements that include higenamine, a beta-2
Weight Gain Linked to Sleep Loss
Weight Gain Linked to Sleep Loss — A recent study by Sweden’s Uppsala University indicates losing just one night of sleep could have an impact on one’s metabolism resulting in an increase in body weight. Previous epidemiological studies have shown that the risk for obesity and type-two diabetes is elevated in those who suffer from
Skip the Drink on World Heart Day
Skip the Drink on World Heart Day — This year the World Heart Federation (WHF) is asking people around the world to make a promise on September 29 … for my heart, for your heart, for all our hearts… A promise as an individual to cook and eat more healthily, to do more exercise and
Age-old Indonesian Herbal Drink Finds New Audience
Arief Springs, owner of Bali jamu juice bar Djamoekoe, is one of many chefs and restaurateurs taking jamu off the streets where it’s traditionally sold and into trendy new establishments. Visitors to Bali don’t need to look too far to find the ubiquitous herbal drink, jamu, sold on the backstreets of the island’s residential neighborhoods
Does the 8-Hour Diet Really Work?
A new diet program, otherwise known as 16:8, sees people eating for eight hours per day and fasting for 16 hours in a bid to kick their body into fat burning mode. Those who follow it likely eat breakfast at 10am, lunch at 2pm and dinner at 6pm and then have breakfast at 10am the
Natural Blood Thinners for Your Heart Health
Natural blood thinners are becoming popular as substances that reduce the blood’s ability to form clots with many of these ingredients grown right here in Bali. Million of people take blood thinners every year mostly those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, since they can lower the risk of having a second one.
Myths and Facts About Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction — There’s a lot of misinformation about the causes and treatments of erectile dysfunction (ED). To know the facts, you may need to bust some myths along the way. According to WedbMd there’s plenty of myths on erectile dysfunction and the first starts with a man’s age. Myth: ED is a normal part
The Miracle of Baking Soda
The Miracle of Baking Soda — There is one ingredient in nearly every kitchen cupboard that can do wonders for your hair, skin and body. This inexpensive, multitasking item is nothing but baking soda! In fact, baking soda can help you look your best from head to toe. Teeth Whitening Baking soda is a
Australia’s National Cancer
Australia’s National Cancer — Of the 14,000 Australians who will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer this year nearly 2,000 are expected to die from it each year, based on 2016 data and according to Cancer Council Australia, two out of three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70. Melanoma
Heart Healthy Magnesium
heart healthy magnesium — Magnesium deficits have been linked with a long list of cardiovascular and other disorders: high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation, cholesterol-clogged coronary arteries, painful spasms of coronary arteries, sudden cardiac arrest, diabetes, osteoporosis, and more. But whether modestly low magnesium stores are the cause of these conditions
Blood Pressure Meds: When Stopping May Be Appropriate
What happens if through lifestyle changes you lower your blood pressure significantly yet you are still on blood pressure medication from years past? In short, it’s not always an easy answer. To make an informed choice about your need for ongoing treatment, you and your BIMC doctor will first need to review the cause (or
Heart Healthy Wonder Vitamin Discovered
Heart Healthy Wonder Vitamin Discovered — A study published in the journal Nature Communications indicates that when people consume a form of Vitamin B3 called nicotinamide riboside (NR) daily, it mimics caloric restriction, kick-starting the same key chemical pathways responsible for its health benefits. NR also tends to improve blood pressure and arterial health, particularly