Category: Paradise… In Sickness & In Health

Wet Season WoesThe rains are here Welcome relief from the premonsoon heat and humidity however the wet brings with it its own set of health concerns which can be a challenge ASTHMA Those who suffer from asthma have sensitive airways which can sometimes become narrow and this makes breathing difficult Many seasonal asthma sufferers find that their symptoms worsen in the wet season There is increasing awareness that mould growth inside damp buildings is an important factor in childhood asthma and if the exposure is very high it can cause severe breathing problems This mould grows where there is dampness Alangalang roofing can also be a strong allergen for asthma sufferers If you have an asthmatic member in your family try to choose accommodation without this type of roofing DENGUE FEVER Mosquito numbers will increase prolifically towards the end of the wet season when rivers lakes stor

HIV BALI 2014The Good The Bad the Ugly December the 1st is world AIDS Day ndash a good time to reflect on your awareness of whats going in this country and especially this Island in regards to the global problem Globally the goods news is that the growth of HIV has declined however there are a handful of countries where there has been a significant HIV presence for some time but which have not succeeded in bringing down AIDS deaths and HIV disability Indonesia is one of those countries and has not decreased its HIVAIDS statistics at all With over 250 million inhabitants Indonesia is the fourth most populated country in the world and the country with the fastest growing HIV epidemic in Asia The GOOD News bull Indonesia is working toward providing free health care for all Jokowis nationwide universal health care should be implemented beginning in January 2015

HEARING LOSS HEADPHONESIs Anyone ListeningAs a parent do you often find yourself asking your teenagers to remove their headphones so you can speak to them You may want to consider doing it even more often Current studies have shown that 1 in 5 teens have some form of hearing loss a rate about 30 higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s which many experts believe is due in part to the increased use of headphones According to experts in the field listening through headphones at a high volume for extended periods of time can result in lifelong hearing loss for children and teens Aside from earphones and personal listening devices the incredible volume generated at nightclubs live music venues and even car stereo systems can also be a source of concern How Does Hearing Loss Occur Hearing loss can result from damage to structures or nerve fibers in the inner ear that responds to sound This type of hearing l