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Fish Poisoning in Travelers

July 12, 2016 Medical Articles

Fish Poisoning in Travelers: Ciguatera and Scombroid Health experts urge us to eat more fish because of its beneficial health effects, but toxins in contaminated fish can cause health problems. Two common causes of fish-related food poisoning are ciguatera and scombroid, and travelers may be at risk of these illnesses. Ciguatera Ciguatera (sig-wah-TARE-ah) is caused […]

Humanitarian Aid Workers

July 12, 2016 News

Humanitarian Aid Workers If you are traveling overseas to provide aid—such as disaster relief or missionary work—you may face more health risks than regular tourists. You may be more exposed to the local population and have less-secure lodgings. If you are traveling in the aftermath of a natural disaster, you may have to contend with […]

Travel FAQ

June 23, 2016 Usefull info Links

Travel FAQ Below you will find the most common travel questions asked by our clinic customers and honestly questions we asked ourselves when we travel. If you can’t find the an answer to your travel question then, please book an appointment for a consultation. All consultations are free with services over £20. Where Can I […]

15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely

June 21, 2016 Usefull info Links

15 International Travel Safety Tips When travelling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when travelling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your […]

Traveling While Gluten-Free? What To Consider From Someone with Celiac Disease

June 21, 2016 Medical Articles

Travelling While Gluten-Free? What To Consider From Someone with Celiac Disease There are a few definite truths about living gluten-free: You miss bagels every day. Curious friends regularly badger you with questions like “is coffee/vodka/sushi gluten free?” And you may eventually find yourself in an airport starving with nothing available to quell your screaming stomach. […]

The world’s 50 most visited tourist attractions

June 17, 2016 Medical Articles

The world’s 50 most visited tourist attractions Every travel destination has at least one must-see attraction. We at Love Home Swap were curious. Which of these attractions was the most visited? Would it be India’s iconic Taj Mahal? Or perhaps California’s Disneyland? And just how many holidaymakers visited them each year? Following extensive research, we’ve come […]

Bad news is good news for travel insurance vendors

June 13, 2016 Medical Articles News

Photo Credit: Shutterstock Terrorist attacks, virus outbreaks and other bad news for the travel industry typically translate into good news for sales of travel insurance. So it’s little surprise that a world in which violence, disease and extreme weather appear to be on the rise is producing steady growth for risk-management products within the retail channel. […]

How To Beat Travel Sickness

June 8, 2016 Medical Articles News

From drinking ginger ale to sitting on brown paper: How to beat travel sickness on land, water and air Motion sickness is caused by a disjoint between brain and body signals Drinking ginger ale or tea can soothe the stomach and relieve sickness Acupressure wristbands put pressure on points on that control nausea Suffers can […]

Vaccinations for travellers abroad

June 1, 2016 Medical Articles

Vaccinations for travellers abroad The following vaccinations are available for people travelling abroad: cholera diphtheria hepatitis A hepatitis B Japanese encephalitis meningococcal meningitis MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) polio rabies tetanus tick-borne encephalitis tuberculosis (TB) typhoid yellow fever Cholera vaccination Vaccination against cholera isn’t routinely needed for most travellers. However, in some cases it may be […]

Ultimate Vaccination Guide for Africa Travel

May 26, 2016Usefull info Links

You’ve decided to book a trip to Africa, it’s a dream trip and you’re so excited you momentarily forget about the preparation involved in a trip of this kind. When you finally come back to earth, you realize there is much more preparation then you initially thought and you may find yourself instantly overwhelmed. Don’t […]

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