Medical Tourism to India: Better heathcare for less

Medical Tourism to India is a concept heavily in vogue, whereby people from world over visit India for their medical and relaxation needs. Most common medical conditions for whcih people visit India are heart surgery, cosmetic surgery, knee transplant and dental care. The reason why India is a favourable destination is because of the infrastructure and technology in healthcare segment which is at par with those in developed countries. India has some of the best hospitals and treatment centers in the world with the best facilities. Since it is also one of the most favourable tourist destinations in the world for meditation and relaxation, Medication combines with tourism has come into effect, from which the concept of Medical Tourism is derived.

There are loads of medical tourism websites available on the web but most of them tend to be advertising one medical center or the other. I think the best way is to get in touch with someone who has been through a similar treatment in India and find out how far does it auger well for you. Also, you can find out from your local health insurance provider which are the best medical centers in India in case you need one when you are travelling. Below is a clip fropm one of the most respected newspaper of India. And, believe you me,. it is true.

"For example, in April Madras Medical Mission, a Chennai-based hospital, successfully conducted a complex heart operation on an 87-year-old American patient at a reported cost of $8,000 (€7,000, £4,850) including the cost of his airfare and a month's stay in hospital. The patient claimed that a less complex operation in America had earlier cost him $40,000."

Unwanted facial hair be gone!

Do not live with Unwanted facial hair... Here are the various optios that you ahve when it comes to unwatd facial hair.

Shaving
Shave it, but remember that this is a temporary method of facial hair removal that is not recommended for women. Regrowth tends to occur rapidly.

Tweezig
Generally speaking tweezing is ideal for removing unwanted facial and small amounts of body hair. Few pointers though:
a. Tweeze eyebrows at least one hour before applying any eyebrow makeup.
b. If you have sensitive skin and tweezing is difficult, soften skin with a lukewarm washcloth pressed against the desired tweezing area to help with the tweezing process. Tweezing after a warm bath or shower is ideal because the steam can warm the skin and make it easier to tweeze. c. Brush target hairs in the direction of the hair's natural growth.
d. Avoid using creams or moisturizers that may cause the tweezer to slip or hard to control.
e. Isolate the hair you wish to tweeze. Hold the skin taut to prevent excess pulling.
f. Direct the tweezers so that you are tweezing the direction of the hair's growth.
g. Pull just one hair at a time to control the overall tweezing effect.
h. When holding the tweezers pull the hair gently but with a quick and smooth direction. Be careful not to yank or cut hair. Cutting hair at the surface may cause the development of ingrown hairs.

Chemicals
Use depilatory creams, gels and lotions, which contain a chemical that alters the structure of the hair for easy removal. This chemical can be irritating to skin, so use only a product especially formulated for the face. Always do a skin test on a small area of the face before using the product, and follow directions exactly to avoid irritation or chemical burns.

Waxing
Waxing also works well but be careful to follow thw following tips

a. For facial hair use wax at a lower temperature than the rest of the body.
b. Use one hand to hold the skin taught.
c. Spread the wax very thinly.
d. Only treat small areas at a time.

Electrolysis
One reliable option is electrolysis, which is an efficient way to permanently get rid of facial hair. Electrolysis should be performed by a trained and certified esthetician. It involves inserting into the hair follicle a fine probe (needle), which delivers a short-wave electrical current for a split second. This kills the root and stops the follicle from producing any more hair. Then, the hair that is already there is removed with a tweezer, leaving an empty follicle.

Most people need multiple treatments. It often takes 6-12 sessions -- more than 3 months to a year -- to get rid of all the hair permanently. The positive side is that the treatments leave no scarring if done by a certified professional, cause little to no pain and are quick: You can have the treatments done on your lunch hour.

Laser
Laser hair removal is the newest weapon in the hair-removal arsenal. The 'perfect' candidate for laser work has fair skin and dark hair, but good results can be achieved by an experienced laser practitioner on darker-skinned women. Overall, laser hair removal is not very effective on light blonde or white hair.
Before you begin treatment, you should consult a dermatologist to determine if you are a good candidate for laser removal.

Flabby Thighs a trouble spot!

The lower body is a trouble spot for most women. Female hormones send excess fat straight to the lower body. Thousands of years ago, women needed this fat storage to survive droughts, famines, and long winters. But today, with Dunkin Donuts on every corner, food is hardly scarce and body fat is plentiful.

The thighs, in addition to the butt, are a fat collection area. But don't despair. The secret to thinner thighs is to stop obsessing about them and start using them. Four muscle groups comprise the thighs. The quadriceps (quads) are located at the front of your thighs; you use them to straighten your legs. You use your hamstrings, at the back of the thigh, to bend your leg. The abductors, the outer-thigh muscles, pull your legs sideways away from your body; and the adductors, the inner thigh muscles, pull your legs sideways back to your body.

Many women have loose, flabby inner thighs. The flab is the muscle, not fat. Muscle and fat are two distinctly different body tissues. So when inner thighs are flabby, this is because the adductor muscles are not toned.

Read this article on simple means to reduce falb i thigh. Click Here.

Beach Workout Tips

Being active is an important part of the Bikini Bootcamp. You'll commit to a combination of core strengthening, circuit training, yoga and walking. The latter three being daily requirements, a near two-hour time investment. Specific exercise regimens are outlined per the individual's goals.

The effectiveness of the bikini boot camp diet depends on a rigorous exercise regime to speed up your metabolism and give you energy, while toning your bikini body, says celebrity trainer David Kirsch, who devised one such diet

Remember to engage mentally while exercising, and think positively about each movement. You should also do 45 minutes of cardioexercise - ie: rowing, running, on a cross trainer, shadow boxing - every day.

What is a typical food chart at Bikini Bootcamp?

The motto at most bikini bootcamps is moderation not deprivation. They serve lots of fresh fruits and veggies, fresh local fish and chicken. Their meal plan is based on the philosophy of "from the earth to your plate", so we avoid preservatives and processed foods. Bikini Boot Camp meals are low calorie (but not too low), high fiber, full of valuable nutrients and lots of flavor.

They can also accommodate vegetarian requests.

You can find a sampling of some meals below:

Breakfast: Fruit, yogurt, amaranth, eggs
Lunch: Grilled fish or chicken tacos, grilled fish curry salad, grilled chicken salad with a sesame & soy dressing, fajitas, gazpacho, chicken tostadas
Snack: Fruit smoothies, fresh fruit salads, hummus or guacamole with carrot and cucumber sticks, jicama with lime
Dinner: Grilled fish with mixed vegetables, Vegetable and chicken curry with brown rice, Fish and vegetable kabobs
Dessert: Watermelon ice, grilled banana, flan.

One relief is that they do serve coffee and tea in the mornings. Alcohol is also available, although you are best advised to avoide it while you relax and swetout at the same time. For more information see below.

What to expect at a Bikini bootcamp?

• A based on double occupancy
• M which are delicious and healthy
• Yoga & meditation
• E classes such as circuit training, body sculpting, beach cardio, kickboxing, Pilates mat, cardio dance, etc
• T excursions
• Bike to the Mayan ruins of Tulum for a guided tour
• Bike to the Sian K'aan reserve for kayaking on the lagoon
• Drive to the fresh water swimming holes, known as cenotes, for a - snorkeling adventure
• Two massages
• One full body Mayan clay treatment- done as a group
• An entertainment such as tribal drumming, cooking, dancing lesson, and more.

We rotate in guest teachers and trainers, so while yoga, circuit training, body sculpt and beach cardio are always offered, some weeks we have teachers with us who share their special classes outside of the ones mentioned above.

What is Bikini Boot Camp?

Bikini Boot Camp is about more than just exercise. A stay is designed to help guests reconnect with themselves and with nature by stepping out of their normal routine and taking time away just for them. It is a combination of exercise, healthy eating, adventure, relaxing and pampering. These are mostly organized by health care professionals.

Generally they offer a variety of activities, all of which are optional and enjoyable.