Finding health insurance when you have a pre-existing medical condition is not easy. Often, prices are inflated and coverage is limited, and that's if you can find a carrier that will take you in the first place. Unfortunately, the same is true for travel health insurance. There are a few things you can do to [...]
Travel Health Tips
This category contains tips for staying healthy on the road.
We have now seen several incarnations of Avian Bird Flu. Back in 1997, H5N1 got the avian influenza party started, but there are now multiple strains and it's likely that more will develop as industrialized farming of poultry will continue and humans will remain a part of that process. This post will discuss the threat [...]
Whether at home or on the road, problems with the epidermis are inevitable. Stings, bites, rashes, and I guess we could throw in mild burns, are even more nerve wracking while traveling because you may be caught off guard in a foreign land, which can add to the stress of the situation. In this post, [...]
UPDATE (5/14/14): The latest from the WHO has the MERS virus rising in urgency, but it still falls short of a global health emergency. There is more information in this article. UPDATE (5/3/14): We are still seeing cases of MERS. In fact, an American traveler was recently diagnosed after returning home. It's important to note [...]
Going to the dentist is rarely (can we say never?) an enjoyable experience. But when you are at home, you at least know what to expect. Finding a dentist abroad and having your teeth worked on, even if it's just for a simple cleaning, can be daunting. In this post, we offer a few tips [...]
I've told you about my heartburn, right? Yeah, I have. I mentioned it in this post about doxycycline. You see, I took doxycycline for 6 months as a malaria prophylactic and subsequently developed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It has been debilitating in many ways. Symptoms of GERD can include heartburn, a cough, and miserably, the [...]
There are times when a little constipation is not a bad thing. You know, when you're on a 36 hour bus trip, for example. For the most part, however, constipation is an unwanted malady, and one that can actually be quite uncomfortable and even painful. In this post, we will talk about why travelers are [...]
Traveling through the desert can be a transformative experience. It is one of the most unforgivable environments on the planet. Hot in the day, cold at night, and vast expanses of, well, not much other than sand. Deserts are worth exploring, but caution needs to be taken. In this post, we will explain a few [...]
Find yourself without access to soap or water, or both? No hydrogen peroxide or alcohol based sanitizer? Have a cut you need to clean? You may have more options than you think. In this post, we will take a look at some alternative disinfectants. Some are products you may already have (or can buy), while [...]
Coke is often touted as a popular remedy for an upset stomach. You've probably heard this before. Sip on some flat coke and your nausea will go away. Really? In this post, we will explore whether there is any truth to this idea. To start with, there is no scientific research that supports the claim [...]
