by Denise

Where the heck do you go these days for a little R&R? What about the astronomical costs of retreats and spas in the U.S.? Who can afford that these days? Well, there’s an option. For the ultimate in true relaxation and rejuvenation therapies, check out the possibility of traveling. Yes, traveling. If you know how to shop and where to look, you can travel for some R&R (flights and stay) for cheaper than if you spent a week at a comparative resort in fancy spas in the U.S.

If you want a starting place to look, try India. An ancient form of Indian medicine, known as Ayurveda, is practiced today not only in India, but around the world. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest systems of medical care that incorporates body, mind and spirit in a number of herbal, food and physical treatments. Ayurveda is alternative or natural health care.

Travelers to India, Thailand, and Singapore can find this ancient form health and wellness for the treatment and relief of stress, joint and muscle health, mental health, and many forms of illness. As a matter of fact,  Ayurvedic  yoga exercises encourage your body’s glands and organs to produce healing chemicals.  Medical practitioners today acknowledge the benefits of combining Ayurveda, yoga and meditation as a natural and alternative treatment for depression.

Folk medicine, regardless of its origins, has withstood the test of time. For information regarding alternative medical treatments, and facilities abroad that offer affordable treatments, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

Accreditation shows quality, and in healthcare environments, guarantees that facilities have met minimum standards and guidelines offered by various domestic and international quality boards.

For example, individuals desire quality in healthcare, whether for dental, cosmetic, bariatric or other treatments and surgical procedures. Patients deserve to know that staff is trained, facilities are clean and that procedures follow standards that reduce chances of error, infection or negligence.

Medical travelers must take the time to assess standards of care in foreign destinations. Take into consideration the following factors:

• Education and certification of facility medical staff
• Continuing educational opportunities for medical staff
• Track record of the clinic or hospital
• Infection control measures
• Potential risk of tropical disease/infections

Whether you’re seeking alternative cancer treatments in Turkey or the latest in spine surgery technology from South Korea, increased mobility with a knee or hip replacement surgical procedure in India, or dental implants in Mexico, make sure the facility you choose is accredited.

Facilities with accreditations granted by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and/or the Joint Commission International (JCI) receive higher ratings, income, and interest from medical travelers. An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rating accredits reputable medical institutions, no matter where they are located.

For more information regarding accreditation and credentials of medical facilities abroad, visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical resource and provider that offers global travelers the best in medical and dental care services.

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by Denise

A new year is just around the corner. Time to make changes and new resolutions. Sure, you’ve made them before, and you actually accomplished some, while others languished by the wayside. This year is the chance to make a difference in your life. Start off the new year with detoxification. Whether you want to quit smoking or you have an addiction to food, drugs or alcohol, take the first step now.

There are so many different types of detoxification out there:

• Alcohol detoxification
• Drug detoxification
• Diet detoxification
• Metabolic detoxification

Detoxification is a common and popular term that means cleansing the body of toxic substances. This form of health care comes in many different forms, but those who choose detoxification methods to quit smoking, drinking, or to cleanse their body of toxic byproducts and wastes often experience great benefits.

It should be noted however, that you need to exercise common sense and caution when approaching a detoxification diets, as some are extreme and may not give you adequate nutrition for energy and sustenance. Learn about different types of detoxification and what is involved in each to help you make educated decisions.

A number of health and wellness facilities abroad, such as the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland or  MediTour in New Delhi, India, offer healthy and safe detox and rehab services at affordable prices.

Find out more about detoxification techniques and therapies, as well as where you can find highly qualified addiction treatment facilities and detox experts abroad through PlacidWay.com, a leading medical tourism provider and resource located in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Medical tourism to all parts of the world is flourishing, but don’t forget to use common sense when choosing a medical provider. Just as you would at home, check out the doctor, surgeon, hospital or facilities before you engage their services.

Before you take off in that plane, take the time to plan and organize your medical stay in a high-quality medical facility in a foreign country. You can find such facilities, like the Madras Joint Replacement Center in India or the Terme Selce Spa and rehabilitation sports therapy center in Croatia. Whether you’re traveling to South Africa or South America, give family or friends get a copy of your intended travel and
stay itinerary, with contact phone numbers. Don’t forget your passport and visa.

You don’t want to court trouble, but if you’re from the U.S. and venturing across borders for medical treatment abroad, American baby boomers, singles, couples or families should register with the State Department. This is easy to do online, and give you protection and a way of contacting you or your family members in case of any emergency at home or abroad. When you register with the State Department, they can find you in the event of trouble overseas, and enables you to receive up-to-date warnings if anything’s going on in your intended travel area. With growing numbers of Baby Boomers and retirees traveling abroad for health and wellness, this is a must. Carry the contact name and phone number of consular personnel from the nearest U.S. Embassy to your intended destination.

PlacidWay, an international medical tourism resource and provider, wants you to benefit from your medical travel abroad. Plan accordingly for a safe trip. For more information regarding travel abroad for medical care, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

As another year comes to a close, people are once again looking to start over. Millions of people are addicted – to something. Eating, smoking, drugs, alcohol… addiction is addiction. Finding help can be costly in the U.S., where waiting lists into addiction treatment facilities are often years long. If you really want to start over, consider traveling abroad for addiction treatment.

Those dealing with self-destructive behaviors and addictions such as bulimia, anorexia, gambling and overeating eventually cause not only mental distress, but physical illnesses such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, and depression. It’s a vicious cycle that soon spins you out of control.

Find natural and traditional detoxification at the Indus Valley Ayurveda Center in India. Locations that offer treatment for drug and substance abuse issues include the Vorobiev clinics in Russia and Serbia, Terme Selce in Croatia, and Yanhee Hospital in Thailand.

Affordable drug rehabilitation facilities abroad provide detox and rehab options for many different types of addictions and behaviors that require supervision, retraining and support. Addiction therapies focus on psychological and psychiatric support. A holistic approach to treatment takes the body, mind, and spirit into consideration, such as found with Ayurvedic treatments. Detoxification, or avoidance therapies are often utilized to help individuals overcome their compulsions and desires to whatever they’re addicted to.

Addiction treatment therapy in the U.S. can cost thousands of dollars a month. However, medical travelers visiting foreign addiction treatment clinics, spas and facilities abroad can save between 30 and 60% on addiction and rehabilitation programs offered in the
United States.

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by Denise

Dana’s doctor told her the news. She had breast cancer. It didn’t really matter to her what type it was; she heard the “c” word and felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. Her doctor gave her advice about traditional cancer therapy that included chemo and radiation therapy, and then surprised her by suggesting she combine those therapies with biological hormone therapy. She went home and did her research.

The most commonly used biological hormone therapy treatments included:

• Aromatase inhibitors, to help stifle conversion of substances into estrogen. This helps to slow production of such cells in the body.
• SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators), which block estrogens from attaching to receptors on cancer cells.
• ERDs (Estrogen-Receptor Down regulators) that block and break down estrogen receptors, reducing the number of cancer cells that receive messages to grow.

Drugs in those treatments included Herceptin, Avastin and Tykerb. She looked up those drugs, shocked.  Costs for biological hormone therapy were way beyond her means, even with medical insurance.  In the U.S., Avastin could cost as much as $4,400 a month. Herceptin was not much better, costing an average of $3,000 a month. Newer drugs may cost patients more than $10,000 a month.

She kept researching and found that in India, a year’s supply of Herceptin averages out to about $2,000 a month instead of the $3,000. In Thailand and Singapore, cancer medical travelers were also able to enjoy substantial savings.

Dana wanted every chance at life she could get. If she had to travel abroad to beat her cancer diagnosis, she was going to do it. For more information about cancer treatment abroad, visit PlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider that believes in affordable and accessible medical care.

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by Denise

Diana could hardly stand the pain in her back, limiting her ability to enjoy outdoor activities like she used to. No, she wasn’t a spring chicken anymore, but she had a long life ahead of her and wanted to enjoy it. She’d experienced pain in her lumbar spine for years following a car accident, but her doctor and chiropractor ultimately told her that she’d just have to learn to live with the chronic pain. She wasn’t satisfied with that answer. Someone, somewhere, must surely have the ability to help reduce her pain and increase her spinal mobility and function.

Through internet research, Diana learned about options for spine treatment abroad. She knew she had a damaged vertebral disk, but removal cost between $6,000 and $8,000 in the U.S., and she no longer had adequate medical insurance when her boss dropped her from a full-time to a part-time position.

She read that fusion of vertebra ranged anywhere between $15,000 and $17,000 in the U.S., and disk repair surgeries cost approximately $10,000 each, and such costs typically didn’t include doctors fees or facility fees.

However, she also discovered that spine care abroad was available in accredited and world-renowned facilities like Apollo-Victor Hospital in India and Wooridul Spine Hospital, the best spine hospital in South Korea. Even with travel, she’d save thousands of dollars. Disk surgeries in India averaged $8,500, while laminectomy surgical procedures averaged $4,500. Spine care abroad offers options.

Diana contacted PlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider and through them and their association with the best spine care hospitals in the world, has found answers, obtained consultations, and is packing her bags for spine surgery abroad.

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by Denise

Tired of looking in the mirror and wondering who that person staring back at you is? What happened to that smooth skin, the even complexion and the firm jawline? Christine wondered the same thing when she looked at herself in the mirror. Inside, she felt like a 25-year-old, but outside, stress, age and life had caught up with her skin. Still, Christine knew she didn’t want traditional plastic or cosmetic surgery. She was afraid of looking too stiff or tight. A medium balance was what she decided would be best for her.

She got online and looked for resources for natural or alternative antiaging treatments. She discovered Ayurveda, an ancient Indian form of medicine and medical treatment. Christine discovered that Ayurveda and Ayurvedic treatments were the most sought after and natural forms of anti-aging methodologies, beauty treatments. From yoga to massage to body cleansing foods and guidance for de-stressing your life, Ayurveda can literally melt years of built up anxiety away from your body, which in turn promotes longevity, vibrancy, and healthy skin, hair, teeth and nails.

Christine found the famous Indus Valley Ayurveda Center, a luxurious resort-like atmosphere in India for international travelers seeking treatments in chronic disease, weight loss therapies, wellness programs, detox, and treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, pain management, geriatric ailments, allergic respiratory disorders and treatments, and more. They offered treatment rooms, recreation facilities, therapeutic yoga classes and the best in Ayurvedic cuisine.

Located in Mysore, India, Christine took advantage of the variety of travel packages offered by Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center and chose a week’s Nasya Panchakarma package at the award-winning Ayurvedic clinic and spa resort.

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by Denise

Jessica was appalled when she found out the drug her doctor recommended for her chemotherapy treatments, called Cytoxan, would cost approximately $2,000 per session. Hers medical bills were certain to soar to $300,000 a year. The astronomical cost of treating her kidney cancer was certain to devastate her family’s financial stability in weeks.

Drugs like Herceptin, Avastin and Zometa cost over $20,000 for one month of treatment, which breaks down to approximately $6,254.95 for a single dose of Herceptin and $9,496.47 for one dose of Avastin. These costs don’t include the treatments to inject the drugs.

While certain factors determine which treatments provide optimal results, including the type of cancer, the organs affected, and the stage the cancer is in, traditional cancer therapies that include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and biological or hormone therapy may also factor into treatment plans.

No one should have to choose between cancer treatment and financial ruin. Cancer treatment centers in foreign locations offer hope. Cancer treatment centers like the Apollo Victor Hospital in Goa, India, and BioCare Hospital & Health Center in Tijuana, Mexico or the Anadolu Medical Center in Turkey, offer cancer treatment for many types of cancer, including bone and pancreatic cancer, colon cancer as well as alternative cancer treatment options.

Alternative treatments for cancer through stem cell therapies are also offered at places like Indus Valley Ayurveda Center in Mysore, India. The key is that you have choices. To learn more about your options regarding more affordable cancer care abroad, visit PlacidWay.com. Jessica was glad she did.

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by Denise

Another patient has left the Madras Joint Replacement Center in Chennai, India a happy customer. With the skills of Dr. A.K. Venkatachalam, it’s not difficult to see why. Stephen R., a 52-year-old British citizen living in Uganda, ventured to India for hip surgery called a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure. Recently diagnosed with arthritis of the hip, Stephen was finding it difficult to get around, and then pain he experienced was severely limiting his formerly active lifestyle and quality of life.

His doctor informed him that the only cure was a hip replacement. Stephen was not happy about that, and sent his medical information off to several doctors in the U.K. for a second opinion.  His diagnosis was confirmed and he was given several quotes regarding cost of hip replacement surgery. Friends told him to
consider traveling to India, where surgery was much cheaper.

Stephen contacted Dr. Venkatachalam of the Madras Joint Replacement Center by email. He received a prompt reply. Not wanting to take much time away from his business, Stephen scheduled an appointment with Dr.  Venkatachalam within two weeks (nearly unheard of back home) and then agreed to a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure, which he underwent several days later.

Stephen was given excellent care, 24-hour nurses following the surgical procedure. Only eight days post-surgery, Stephen is walking well with one crutch and he feels improvement every day. He’s happy to share his story and his recommendation for others to travel to India for orthopedic procedures from excellent and highly trained orthopedic surgeons like Dr. Venkatachalam. Stephen is exercising his right hip with physical therapy every day. A physiotherapist visits him in his hotel room every night.

For more information regarding Dr. Venkatachalam and the Madras Joint Replacement Center  visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical provider and resource, or Dr. Venkatachalam.

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