Did you know lack of sleep increases your stress level? You feel sluggish and nonproductive which aggravates your psychic. It also increases your cortisol levels which elevates stress; additionally increased cortisol levels will add abdominal fat and potentiate the risk of Type II Diabetes. Recent studies show the average US adult sleeps 5-6 hours per night. Not only reduced...Read More
If you should get sick after your travels, please see a medical provider as soon as possible. Let them know you were recently traveling, where you traveled and if anything occurred like injury, insect bite, foods eaten, body fluid exposures, medical procedures [Medical Tourism], tattoos or piercing. We can alter the physical examine and tests according to...Read More
Hello Travel Fans. I started my journey 36 hours ago on the east coast of the United States. I traveled from Florida to London and experiencing JET LAG!!! I have written articles and given tips on how to avoid jet lag, and did not take any of my advice this time. A great way to...Read More
Hello from the Travel Doc.
This blog is to share thoughts, experiences and information as an Emergency Physician and Travel Doctor. It will also serve as a venue for healthcare education. I will discuss medical topics and travel adventures.
The blog is for informational & educational purposes ONLY; and not intended to promote medical consultation or as a substitute for medical advice provided by a qualified medical professional. This is NOT information for direct medical care.
