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Why Complimentary Alternative Medicines for Infertility and Chronic Diseases?

March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

by Dr. Prakash Shah

Chronic diseases tend to become more common with age. Now with increase in the number of aged population there is tremendous rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases. Eighty-eight percent of Americans over 65 years of age have at least one chronic health condition.

Few top list of chronic diseases are:-Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Depression, Various degenerative disorders, Urinary Tract Infection, Diabetes, Sleep Disorders, Ulcerative Colitis, Prostate, Heart Disease, Hamorrids… etc, but list can be long.

We constantly see in our family or in friends’ circle that people suffer from chronic diseases. They go on taking medicines- spend lots and lots of money but never get healthy- on the contrary, they go on deteriorating. Mostly they have no idea how to get well. Tremendous suffering, long and unnecessary treatments could be avoided, but people don’t know the right method. People often miss out effective therapies, and lack the information and support they need.

It is very important to know the opinion of experts all over the world.

Many common questions are asked for infertility and chronic diseases. The answer is same for infertility and chronic diseases so I have clubbed them. I am sure visitors will get knowledge and insight in diseases. This frequently asked questions and their answer educates all those infertility and chronic diseases suffer for how to choose the systems of medicine which can work for them.

F A Q

  1. How for infertility and chronic diseases alternative medicine differs from conventional allopathic treatment?
  2. For infertility and chronic diseases does alternative medicine give good results or total cure?
  3. You are allopathic modern science post graduate and you are alternative medicine specialist for infertility and chronic disease – how that both opposite specialty go to-gather in you?
  4. What is prognosis – end result of infertility and chronic disease in conventional allopathic treatment and alternative medicine treatment?
  5. For infertility and chronic diseases treatment which has surety of results?
  6. Which are the chronic diseases which can be effectively treated and cured by alternative medicines?
  7. For infertility and chronic diseases treatment which are the different kinds alternative medicines available?
  8. For infertility and chronic diseases treatment why the people do not think of alternative medicines first? For infertility and chronic diseases treatment why alternative medicines is not so popular?
  9. What is recent trend world over for infertility and chronic diseases treatment by alternative medicines?
  10. Infertility and chronic diseases treatment by alternative medicines how – what is the reason that – it gives best results?
  11. For infertility and chronic diseases treatment by alternative medicines what we can expect? Whether this will work for me? What is time limit?
  12. I can still not decide to submit for alternative medicine treatment. How I can be sure? And how I can have advantage in your treatment?

Read all Complimentary Alternative Medicines answers at PlacidWay.com

Categories: Alternative Medicine · Ayurveda Treatment · Health Tourism · Medical Spas Abroad · Medical Tourism · Medical Tourism India
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Want to feel young! An Amazing Anti-Aging Program

March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

In past two decades Terme Selce has developed unique way to create effective programmes, that enable quick recovery and increase treatment results. All this, with no hospital environment, but in a family warm atmosphere. 

Anti Aging program (60+)
This program improves mobility, reduces chronic pain, improves sleeping, body and face revitalization, body weight and high blood pressure regulation, medical examination and monitoring, final medical recommendation, Accommodation at 4* hotel or apartment, half board, double occupancies.
 
Our programmes are recognised by professional and non professional sportsmen, showbiz individuals, managers and tourists from all over the World.

Duration of stay Price
Per 1 person w/program
12 days & 11 nights € 2,105

*The Package is tailored for people without any other sinificant health problems, though if that is the case, our physicians reserve the right of changing pre set therapy, still respecting the given price.

*Prices valid until May 1st 2009 and from September 20th until the end of the year. For the months of May 1st–September 20th an overall increase of cca. 15% in the summer months due to high season and hotel prices.

SPECIAL deals on our packages:

  • If booked by  April 15th 2009 -  FREE ½ day excursion in the area.
  • For months October, November and December 2009  if booked by May 1st 2009.
    Additional Procedure
    A day FREE at clients choice: Aqua detox, solarium, Facial mask, Tease face massage, Tease foot massage, Parafin Hand Bath, Waxing.

Please Click Here to request more information from Terme Selce.

Categories: Alternative Medicine · Health Tourism · Medical Spas Abroad · Medical Tourism · Medical Tourism Croatia
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Global Healthcare Options in Today’s Depressed Economy

March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

by PlacidWay
March 12, 2009, Denver, CO: Individuals who have lost their jobs, and their health care benefits, worry about how they’re going to receive essential medical care and treatments without losing their life savings, their homes, or their retirement funds. There is an alternative, says Pramod Goel, founder and CEO of PlacidWay, a popular online resource for foreign medical travel and medical tourism. “Whether traveling to Mexico, Costa Rica, India or Thailand, there are choices – people don’t have to be constrained by local healthcare providers.”

PlacidWay continues to expand by adding international healthcare providers and facilities to their network on a daily basis – accredited and experienced facilities, physicians and surgical specialists in a multitude of medical fields including but not limited to cardiac care, obesity treatments and procedures, orthopedics, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, dental and fertility treatments.

Offering not only backgrounds of popular medical tourist destinations, PlacidWay offers treatment and procedures information, and comprehensive information about medical facilities throughout the world, including highly acclaimed clinics and hospitals found in Asia, such as India, Thailand and Singapore, as well as Mexico and South American destinations like Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. Certified treatment facilities in South Africa and Central Europe offer affordable medical care for travelers from Italy to Croatia, Hungary, Turkey and the Ukraine.

Says Dr. Dheeraj Bojwani, President of Forerunners, “India continues to expand high-quality, low cost and excellent customer care service oriented health programs. Our partnership with PlacidWay enables and strengthens our ability to deliver the best solutions for medical travelers seeking affordable healthcare abroad.”

“PlacidWay continues to provide resources to educate healthcare consumers on vast spectrum of options that are available, giving a rare opportunity to folks to seek and experience a multitude of global healthcare options that are available even in today’s economic conditions,” says Goel.

Growing numbers of foreign medical travel destination providers are accredited by JCI and ISO organizations, and follow guidelines designed by the WHO World Alliance for Patient Safety Standards in order to compete in today’s growing field of medical tourism.

Whether consumers are looking for affordable IVF treatments, heart care or bariatric surgery, medical care abroad offers affordable options for Americans & Europeans concerned about the future of their healthcare needs. PlacidWay offers in-depth information on medical treatments and procedures, wellness programs, and cost comparisons of such treatments. Case studies and articles written by medical experts from around the world provide PlacidWay customers recent and accurate information and transparent price quotes surrounding specific treatments at a variety of destinations.

Ms. Denise Hoogervorst, Director of Surgical Bliss, states, “Visitors from abroad are impressed by world class medical facilities, surgeons, and specialized care that South Africa offers. With rand currently being weak against US dollar, South Africa has become a very attractive medical tourist destination. Our relationship with PlacidWay helped us expand awareness of the South African health tourism programs to a worldwide audience.”

Explore the world of medical options at the click of a mouse. For free information regarding global health care options for individuals and families concerned about medical care and up-to-date information describing specialists, services, techniques and procedures for healthcare provider facilities around the world, visit www.placidway.com.

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Best Ayurvedic Weight Loss Program… Ancient Wisdom – Modern Concept!!

March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Add the glow of good health and peace of mind..

Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre is a unique award winning Ayurvedic clinic and spa resort in Mysore, India, offering traditional therapeutic rejuvenation and beauty treatments, designed by a highly experienced panel of Vaidyas (doctors) who have practiced Ayurveda in Germany, UK, USA, Japan as well as in India. The Centre is the first ISO (9001-2000) Certified Ayurvedic and Rejuvenation Health Care Centre in the world.

NOW OFFERING!!!

14 Night / 15 Days  Weight Loss  Package.

Facility / Treatment

  • Mysore pick up & drop
  • Check in – 12.00 noon: Check out – 11.am.
  • IVAC campus tour
  • Consultation with the doctor
  • Accommodation for  Fourteen nights
  • All Meals (Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner)
  • Package Starts with Lunch & ends with Breakfast.
  • 1st Week Panchakarma (Will be decided by Doctors)
  • Five session of Udwarthana
  • Two session of SSPS / PPS
  • One session of Laghu Abhyanga
  • Four  Session of Laghu Dhara
  • Any One Laghu Abhyanga
  • Fourteen sessions of Yoga
Type of Accommodation Single(USD)  Double(USD)
Deluxe AC Room 3306 5300
COTTAGE 3427 5422
VILLA 3795 5880

NOTE:   
01. Companion Supplement without Ayurveda treatment (INR.1000/USD30/EURO24, per head per night for food and 50% of room tariff per night as per the room category
02. These treatments are indicative and are subject to change on Doctor’s Consultation.Treatments are prescribed based on the body constitution of the individual.
03. Any Treatment/s not included in the package will be charged extra as per tariff

Please Click Here to request more information about Weight Loss Program from Indus Valley Ayurveda Center.

Categories: Alternative Medicine · Ayurveda Treatment · Medical Tourism India
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Artificial Insemination in India: Risk Free Pregnancy With Advanced Medical Care

March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

by Tours2India4Health Consultants

Artificial Insemination in India provides a risk free pregnancy with advanced medical care. Artificial insemination can help women who are facing problems in pregnancy due to complications in semen discharge by their male partners. Artificial insemination also called as Intrauterine Insemination is the process by which the sperm is placed into the reproductive tract of a female for the purpose of impregnating the female by using means other than sexual intercourse.

Artificial insemination is a good medical solution if any female aspirant is facing complications in other infertility procedures like IVF etc. Advanced medically equipped infertility treatment hospitals for Artificial insemination in India at Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai provide the best medical care facilities.

Artificial insemination in India has proved itself as a leading artificial reproductive technique providing amazing results to many couples who wished to become parents for a long time. Artificial Insemination, is a fertilization procedure in which sperms are artificially placed into a woman’s cervix or uterus (intrauterine insemination). During the procedure of artificial insemination, the woman’s menstrual cycle is closely monitored using ovarian kits, ultrasounds, and blood tests.

The semen to be implanted is “washed” in a laboratory, which increases the chances of fertilization while removing unnecessary, potentially harmful chemicals. The semen is inserted into the woman, and if the procedure is successful, she conceives. Married women can choose to be inseminated with their husbands’ sperm (provided the sperm is viable) or with the sperm of a donor from a sperm bank, a process called artificial insemination by donor (AID).

Read complete Artificial Insemination in India article at PlacidWay.com

Categories: Fertility Treatment · Fertility treatment abroad · Health Tourism · Medical Tourism · Medical Tourism India
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Gastric Sleeve Operation in Mexico

March 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

by MARCO A. SARIÑANA GURIDI | Mexicali Obesity Solutions

Gastric Sleeve Operation
The vertical gastrectomy in gastric sleeve (also known as gastric sleeve or gastrectomy in sleeve) operations is a relatively new procedure that produces weight reduction by diminishing the amount of food that can be eaten in one sitting. In a gastric sleeve operation, approximately 80% of the stomach is removed, thereby considerably reducing the capacity to store food. In other words, this is a type of restrictive obesity surgery.

The gastric sleeve operation was originally designed for super-obese patients or for patients who presented high surgical risks, with the intention of realizing a potential second obesity surgery in the future. However, patients most patients initially lost enough weight and were content with the results and did not need a second operation.

In actuality, gastric sleeve surgery is recommended for people who eat big portions of food or people who need to lose a large quantity of weight. The operation can be completed using a laparoscopic surgery technique or through conventional open surgery. 

The gastric sleeve functions similarly to the gastric band. With this technique, the individual eats smaller portions of food, feels full and stops eating sooner, thus losing weight without having to feel hungry. The stomach is reduced in size although stomach nerves and the part of the stomach that connects to the intestine remains intact. Consequently, the stomach’s function and digestion capabilities are preserved. An individual may eat anything and not need nutritional supplements after the operation. Just like a gastric bypass surgical procedure, the gastric sleeve operation is not reversible.

All patients undergoing a gastric sleeve surgical procedure are given antithrombotic and antibiotic medications before surgery. As an added precaution and to avoid the formation of blood clots in the legs, antithrombotic stockings and a pneumatic compression system are used until the patient is completely recuperated.

The gastric sleeve technique by laparoscopic surgery requires five small incisions, through which a small camera is inserted into the stomach. The surgery itself takes about an hour and a half and requires general anesthesia.

Read complete article on Gastric Sleeve Operation in Mexico at PlacidWay.com

Categories: Bariatric Surgery Abroad · Obesity / Weight Loss Surgery · medical tourism mexico
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Understanding Malpractice Insurance

March 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

by PlacidWay

The astronomical cost of medical care in the United States is often blamed on the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance that must be carried by medical practitioners. Basically, medical malpractice insurance is necessary for health care providers to protect themselves from the costs and damages caused by lawsuits filed by legitimate as well as nonlegitimate patient cases around the country.

What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is defined as the failure of any physician to exercise due care or skill while engaging in a specific field or specialty that he or she would use in “normal” circumstances. In essence, medical malpractice is considered a form of negligence and failure to meet acceptable standards in quality of care in his or her medical practice.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, medical malpractice costs have risen steadily since the 1990s. The growing number of claims and suits filed against physicians, dentists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers in recent years has driven insurance rate increases, especially in urban areas.

The United States Government Accounting Office reports that rising insurance rates could be blamed on several factors, including increased losses to malpractice insurers due to payouts, a decrease in investments of these insurers, as well as decreased competition between medical malpractice insurers. Because of this, malpractice premiums have increased, forcing the costs of such increases along to patients. In addition, such high malpractice premiums also cause many physicians and surgeons to limit high-risk services or surgeries because of their fear of being sued if outcomes are not ideal.

Read complete article on Understading Malpractice Insurance at PlacidWay.com

Categories: Health Insurance · Health Tourism · Medical Tourism
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