Chikungunya in Bali
WHAT IS CHIKUNGUNGYA? Recently we have noticed that Chikungunya is appearing more in Bali. Chikungunya infection, or simply Chikungunya, is a mosquito-borne viral disease. Humans are usually infected when infected carrier mosquitoes transmit the virus to humans via a bite, spreading
Dengue in Bali
Dengue and its Complications Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus that occurs worldwide in tropical and subtropical areas, especially during the rainy season. Spread by Aedes mosquitoes, there are four different strains of Dengue in Bali, and (unluckily for us). Once infected
Rabies in Bali
What is the rabies virus? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that occurs in many countries globally and is an issue that Bali has been dealing with for more than a decade. There are only nine rabies-free provinces in Indonesia, and
How to manage Bali Belly
What is Bali Belly? Bali Belly is one of Bali's least popular attractions, but unfortunately it is all too common among visitors to the island. Bali Belly is just another expression for food poisoning (or stomach flu/gastroenteritis medically speaking). Gastroenteritis is
IVs for fitness and athletes
From the 3x a week gym bunny to high-level athletes, IV therapy administered within the correct window of time and containing the appropriate combination of micronutrients, amino acids, antioxidants and electrolytes is yielding promising results. Read on to find out
Zinc and Immunity
Zinc, often overshadowed by showy vitamins and new antioxidants, is an important micronutrient. It contributes to maintaining our general health and immune system, and is a key player with the latter, helping protect against pathogens and creating the basis for
The many benefits of Glutathione
Glutathione, (aka. The mother of antioxidants) is a multitasking wonder-antioxidant, beneficial in treating everything from chemotherapy side effects1 to signs of ageing. Present in various bodily tissues where it acts to neutralise free radicals and promote tissue repair, glutathione is
IV Therapy and Travel and Wellness
With people travelling more and working longer hours than ever, there is an increasing demand for services to help in the management of stress and fatigue. Correspondingly, IV drip bars with vitamin shots and IVs are becoming more relied upon
IV Therapy and Aesthetics
Although elective vitamin IV drips are a relatively new phenomenon, due to their effectiveness they are growing exponentially in popularity. Internal vitamin deficiencies, stress, exposure to environmental toxins and dehydration, can all add up to a lackluster appearance. The effects
The Importance of Vitamin B12
With people leading ever-more busy lives, and the growing availability of vitamin supplementation, B12 shots are becoming a common vitamin boost. Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in the body's metabolic processes such as red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and