Health Tourism News

Merely going to the gym is not a promise for improvement of your health.  Conversely, reckless gymming can cause health hazards.  Below is a list of common mistakes made at the gym that can lead to severe health problems.  Note them and make sure you don’t make these mistakes next time you head to the [...]

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Which woman is not fond of high hells?  Every woman at least has one pair of high heels that she puts on special occasions to look tall and beautiful.  To most women, high heels make the ultimate fashion statement.  In order to stay in vogue, Fashion victims use high heels with every outfit.  While you [...]

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So, you’ve decided to go offshore for your surgery or for medical treatment. Good for you. But now you are stumped about how to go about it. Fret no more. You can look up the internet for a host of companies that offer this service.
Most companies that are involved in medical tourism follow some [...]

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Are you troubled by irritable and burning sensation in the stomach? Do you feel the need to rush to the toilet a bit too often? If the answer to these questions is a YES, then you are probably suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. 
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a treatable medical condition characterized by abdominal discomfort [...]

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Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have discovered a new gene in the brain that plays a dominant role in causing microcephaly, a brain disorder that shrinks the size of the brain and life-long reduced mental faculty, particularly in India.
So far, four genes were known to cause this disorder, which was hereditary.  The [...]

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India is one of the most sought after destinations for medical tourism.  In the year 2004, some 150,000 medical tourists from UK, US, Middle East and other foreign countries visited India seeking medical care in Indian hospitals.  Since then, medical tourism in India has been growing at the rate of 20% per annum.  Medical tourism [...]

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Surviving a heart attack is indeed like getting a new lease of life.  But most survivors of heart attacks typically face physical and emotional readjudment problems, resulting due to lack of guidance regarding special care after a heart attack.  In this article, I will give you some tips for recuperation after a heart attack-
First step:  [...]

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In the previous post on psoriasis, you have read about hair and skin care tips to manage psoriasis.  In this post, you can learn about some eating and fitness habits that help you to manage psoriasis.
 
What to eat:  Flax seeds, locally known as alsi is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids which modify [...]

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 Most people enjoy the cool breezes that autumn brings.  But this may not be the case if you suffer from psoriasis, a condition affecting the kin and joints.  125 million people worldwide have psoriasis of different types.  Regardless of the type, psoriasis usually causes great discomfort.  The skin often itches, it may even crack and [...]

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1. Myth: Mammograms are risky
    Fact: while it is true that extremely high doses of radiation can lead to cancerous changes in breast tissue, mammogram itself cannot cause breast cancer.  Mammograms expose you to only about 18 millirems of radiation per exam, which is approximately equivalent to natural environment radiation exposure we all receive over two [...]

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