Category — Health
Full Body Relaxation
As winter draws near our minds drift toward warmer, sunnier places. Lounging on beaches, swimming in the ocean, and slowly sipping cocktails all likely come to mind. While these are all activities it would be difficult to not enjoy, it could pay to consider alternative forms of relaxation as well. Why not try the ultimate exercise in seeking bodily and spiritual peace while in a naturally peaceful setting? This is the logic behind the private island resort of Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. A wide range of yogic breathing therapy sessions will either introduce beginners or immerse those well acquainted with pranayama, a form of yoga which focuses on controlled breathing techniques as a way of fully releasing tension. Located on its own secluded island, Parrot Cay resort offers a way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Turks and Caicos far from the rowdy vacationers that flood its beaches during the peak season. In addition to offering privacy and serenity, this resort is extremely chic, creating an environment of simplicity yet indulgence. Comfortable yet minimalist beachside villas offer verandas and pools for luxurious relaxation and the ability to keep a clear mind. The resort’s top quality restaurant maintains the presence of nature on a wide wooden deck overlooking an infinity pool, and the airy bar allows the simultaneous enjoyment of drinks and the soft ocean breezes. The most enticing feature, however, may be the Shambala Spa. In addition to yoga and pilates retreats, this facility offers a wide range of decadent Asian-inspired treatments that are sure to chip away at your layers of accumulated stress. This award-winning resort provides an experience that is both of the highest quality and sophistication as well as a unique approach to relaxation in nature, which is sure to stand out against all those typical beach vacations.
November 15, 2007 No Comments
Vaccine Guide for World Regions
Read below for health tips when traveling abroad. Please consult your local doctor if you have questions or concerns about any of the information provided.
| Region | Recommended vaccinations | Required Vaccinations | Routine Vaccinations | Countries |
| East Africa | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid, yellow fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries in Central Africa. | Before travel, be sure you and your children are up to date on all routine immunizations according to schedules approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP). See your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect. If it is less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see your doctor. It might not be too late to get your shots or medications as well as other information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling. |
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Brundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambiques, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Comoros, Seychelles, Mayotte, Mauritius, Madagascar, Reunion |
| Central Africa | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid, yellow fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries in Central Africa. | Chad, Cameroon, Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic of Congo(Zaire), Equatorial Guine, Gabon, Congo, Zambia, Angola | |
| North Africa | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | None | Madeira Islands, Canary Islands, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Western Sahara | |
| Southern Africa | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | None | Namibia, St Helena, Botswana, Republic of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland | |
| West Africa | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid, yellow fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries in West Africa. | Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde Islands, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote d’lvoire,Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe | |
| East Asia | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, and measles. | None | Mongolia, China, North Korea, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao | |
| South Asia | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | None | Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka | |
| Southeast Asia | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. | None | Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, East Timur | |
| Australia&the South pacific | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles. | None | Federal States of Micronesia, Papa New Guinea, Wake Island, Marshall Island, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Samoa Cook Islands,Tokelau, Fiji, Vanuatu, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Islands, French Polynesia, | |
| Caribbean | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid, Yellow fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, and measles. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries. | The Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, Montserrat Martinique, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, St, Lucia, Barbados, Grenada | |
| Mexico and Central America | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Rabies,Typhoid, Yellow fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries. | Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica. | |
| Western Europe | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, and measles. | None | Faeroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Azores, Gibraltar, Spain, Andorra, Monaco, Malta, Italy, Greece, San Marino, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Malta, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein | |
| Eastern Europe | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Rabies,Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles. Outbreaks of diphtheria have been reported in states of the former Soviet Union. Travelers to these areas should be sure that their diphtheria immunization is up to date. | None | Estonia, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Russian Federation, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| Middle Eastern | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B, Rabies, Typhoid. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles. | None | Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates | |
| South America Temperate(Southern) | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis B,Meningoccocal (meningitis), Rabies,Typhoid, Yellow Fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, and measles. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries. | Easter Island(Chile), Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Falkland Islands, | |
| South America Tropics (Northern) | Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Hepatitis, Rabies,Typhoid, Yellow Fever. As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, and measles. | A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries. | Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay. |
February 9, 2007 No Comments
Necessary Travel Vaccines
Before going on your trip, it is very important to take the necessary medical precautions before stepping on the plane. Consult your doctor on your travel plans and ask him which vaccines you should take before your trip. The vaccines you got when you were a child also may need to be updated. Below is a list of vaccines that you may need to take before going away:
- Hepatitis A (or hepatitis A immune globulin)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (or the flu)
- Japanese encephalitis
- Measles (mumps of rubella)
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Rabies
- Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
- Typhoid Fever
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Yellow Fever
Again, it is very important that you consult your doctor before going on a prolonged trip. Some of these vaccinations may be needed or overdue. Good luck and have a safe trip!
November 27, 2006 2 Comments
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