Vacations can be stressful in the planning, execution, and travel. Many people occasional feel they need have a vacation after the vacation. Vacation time should be enjoyable and relaxing. I can’t guarantee NO stress or the behavior of your companions, but these tips can help with relieving the majority of stressful travel. Plan and research...Read More
Spring Equinox is the time to March into spring with wellness. Here are some spring tips for renewed energy. 1. Spend some time in nature, take a daily walk outside; absorb at least 30 minutes of sunlight daily for vitamin D production and bone strength. Nature will also stimulate positive mindset and boost your immune...Read More
Is it Food Poisoning You had a wonderful meal or you were adventurous eating street food in a foreign country. Now, 6-12 hours after eating you don’t feel so well. You have an overwhelming feeling of sickness, sweating, abdominal crampy; and then …. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. This is your body’s way of getting rid of the contamination and...Read More
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 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.
