India as a medical tourism destination

India as a medical tourism destination

The Indian Government is taking serious initiatives in this regards and plans to start overseas marketing of India as a medical tourism destination. The Medical tourism is a term coined which covers patients traveling across the globe for tourism purposes clubbing their requirements for treatment of acute illness, elective surgeries such as cardiology, hip replacement, knee replacement,etc. government of India is of the opinion that by marketing India as a global market, it could capitalize on the low-cost, high-quality medical care available in the country. India, touted as one of the favourite destinations for information technology majors, is currently emerging as the chosen destination for medical or health tourism. The Government of India, State tourism boards, travel agents, tour operators, hotel companies and private sector hospitals are exploring the medical tourism industry for tremendous opportunities. They are seeking to capitalise on the opportunities by combining the country’s popular leisure tourism with medical tourism. Industry projections?

Statistics estimate that the medical tourism industry in India is currently worth $333 million (Rs 1,500 crore) while a study by CII-McKinsey estimates that the country could well earn Rs 5,000-10,000 crore by the year 2012. The Indian medical tourism industry, growing at an annualised rate of 30 percent, caters to patients chiefly from the US, Europe and Africa. Although in its nascent stage, the industry is outpacing similar industries of other countries such as Greece, South Africa, Jordan, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. In the year 2004, Approx 1,50,000 medical tourists have visited India. What makes it so attractive?

Primary is the cost factor. The medical costs in India are a fraction of the costs in the US/Europe. For instance, a heart surgery costs $6,000 in India as against $30,000 in the US. Similarly, a bone marrow transplant costs $26,000 in India as compared to $2,50,000 in the US. Foreign patients throng Indian hospitals to pass up the long waiting lists and queues in their native countries. The NHS patients in UK have to wait for months for Hip/Knee replacements surgery. Indian hospitals provide immediate attention to patients rather than asking them to wait for several months like in most western countries. India’s top notch private hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, Max HealthCare have gained international recognition for their state-of-the-art facilities and diagnostic centers besides unsurpassed technical skills. Their technology and procedures are state of the art and on par with hospitals in developed nations. Foreign patients can get attractive package deals including flights, transfers, hotels, treatment and post-operative vacation for their medical visits to India. India has some world class SPAs and Ayurvedic facilities which help recuperation and healing. Some Top India Hospitals Include Apollo, Fortis, Max Healthcare, Escorts, AIIMs, Wockhardt, etc. A few good Medical tourism providers are MedicalSingapore, ThaiMediHealth and Indiaheals.com . With time more and more visitors will flock to this part of the globe for their treatment and relaxation needs.

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Sunita Joshi, freelance writer. Post graduate in Economics. For more help with medical queries visit :http://www.india4health.com/tourism.html to know about the Tourism Travel Packages in India orhttp://www.india4health.com/asiahealth/Enquiry.html to Send your medical query for free or http://www.indiaheals.com/Terms1.html to contact the IndiaHeals terms

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How do you become a personal fitness trainer?

I am a Program Coordinator for a Summer Youth Employment Program. One of my students is interested in becoming a personal trainer. This one is out of my field. I’d like to give him info on how to beomce one.

not at all. you have to take a test for certification. the test is pretty difficult though. you need to be able to identify all the muscle groups, and then depending on the certification he goes for, he’ll have to identify exercises that go with those muscle groups. THen he’ll have to get experience, and then he’s a personal trainer.

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Are there any good deals for gyms/health clubs in Manhattan?

Im looking to join a good gym with a fair/cheap monthly rate. Any good options?

Try Tribeca Health & Fitness. It’s a 3 floor health club in lower manhattan and their rates are $49 a month. I am a member there and there are people from all over NYC that go to this place. Large, clean, not a crowded place and classes offered…boxing, dance, pilates, yoga, boot camp…site: www.tribecahealthandfitness.com

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Does anyone use target heart rate training on a treadmill?

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You first have to KNOW your target heart rate, and that has a huge number of variables, far more that can be accounted for by any website. Ask your doctor what yours should be.

In any workout, you have to reach your target heart rate in order to be working out effectively. So, once you have that figure, you can use it no matter how you are training.

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Anyone know a good Atlanta health club?

For basic needs, really. For someone who wants to get in, do their thing, and get out. Obviously should be clean and with a pleasant staff, though.

Hi,

I would recommend going through the website below. That’s how I found someone in my area. They’ll arrange for you to go in and speak with someone at the club, and you can go to a few other locations if you want, to compare. They also have descriptions about each other, so you can find out what kind of equipment they use, classes they offer and stuff. It’s worth checkin out.

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how much can i improve?

Ok, i asked a question earlier about SF recruits…and everyone flamed me for being too weak. I KNOW that i’m not near the physical capabilities of SF soldiers….but i haven’t even gone to BCT yet…i’m in college! I am going to sign my contract to leave for BCT in january 2009, I am taking a military style fitness class at college…1 1/2 months ago, i added the class, i was able to do 20 pushups, 40 situps in 2 mins, and running the 2-mile in about 16:00…now (1 1/2 months later) i can do 40 pushups, 60 situps in 2 mins, and run the 2-mile in 14:00….i still have 2 months left of training before i go to BCT/OSUT…how much do you think APPROXIMATELY (i know it depends on your mindset how much you’ll improve) i can do after 2 months of personal training, then BCT/OSUT, then Airborne school, then SOPC, how much do you think i can physically do by then approximately…thanks for the help
p.s. I am a male, 6’0″, 150 lbs

It depends on you . I have been training for BCT for infantry , and i was @ 15 push-ups before my arms would get tired, 1week later i was @ 30 .. I could do way more than 10 like 6 months ago , but i stopped being active. So if u train hard it’s no limit , i do mines everyday , i do 30 , rest , 30 , rest 30 , and then im out .. this is in a span of like 3- 5 mins .. Sit-ups arent hard 4 me , just annoying ..

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Teenage boy needs a fitness training program to lose weight & train muslces? Read for details pls!?

My weight is around 68-72kg, and my height is 163cm.
In about 4 weeks, I need to be 64kg or less. That means 1kg per week. I hope that by 1st May, I would be about 58kg after losing fats and putting on some muscles.

Im a 15 year old girl. 68-72 is an average weight for a teenage guy. But i guess if you need to lose the weight.

If your trying to lose weight and gain muscle your probaley just going to put on weight as muscle weighs more than fat.

Buy a protien powder and take daily and make about 60% of your diet to do with Eggs, Drinking raw eggs daily, boiled eggs, egg whites if your trying to lose weight.

For you i would say that you should diet first then hit the gym.
If your trying to lose about a pound each week. Have 5 meals a day around 250 calories each meal (never go for more then 3hours without a meal). And also drink loads of water (Your pee should be clear if not drink more)

Remeber 1pound = 3000 calories

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Denver Downtown Hotel Maps

Denver is in the heart of the business sector. It is both a fascinating destination for the summer and winter seasons. You will discover some high-class hotels for business meetings or simply for a leisurely holiday in this region.

Denver is located in the north -east portion of the map. It is in the heart of the business sector in the city of Colorado. It is both a fascinating destination for the summer and winter seasons. You will discover some high-class hotels for business meetings or simply for a leisurely holiday in this region. It is also for this reason that many tourists visit Denver. Whether it hiking, hand gliding, skiing or snow shoeing, Denver is truly the vacation destination to go for.

Listed below are some hotels in Denver:

§Hyatt Regency Hotel: This hotel is situated at the very heart of Denver in Colorado. Hyatt Regency Hotel is a thirty seven glass and granite tower made up of ten stories of lighted bonfire crown. The hotel lobby area is highlighted with relaxing water features, marble as well as a collection of native artwork. This hotel is set in front of the mountain and the city.

Moreover, Hyatt Regency Hotel features a sauna, cardio machine, room for massage treatment, an indoor swimming pool, spa tub, health club, bar, limited room service, exhibit space and tour assistant. The hotel has 1,099 large suites and guestrooms that have wireless internet access, a turndown service, housekeeping, coffee maker, in-room air conditioner, designer toiletries and sewing kit. Many interesting sights are also worth visiting near this hotel such as the Georgetown famous silver-mining village and the ninety foot inch high Devil’s Viaduct Gate. The hotel does not allow pets inside the rooms.

§Loews Denver Hotel: The Loews Denver Hotel is located at the #4150 Mississippi avenue east of Colorado. The hotel is made up of a shiny glass sleek tower with marble-top décor and silk Italian wall decors. The hotel has a total of two hundred guestrooms, having a distinct decor made from floral patterns.

Furthermore, this hotel’s guestrooms have a fax machine, at least two phones inside each room and wireless internet access. Plus, this hotel has facilities such as a health club, laundry service, business-visitor rooms, business center, twenty-four hour room service, exercise rooms and for massage treatment. The hotel also allows pets inside their rooms.

§Magnolia Hotel Denver: The Magnolia hotel is located at the center of the business district in Denver, Colorado This Denver hotel is a twelve story building and has approximately 1,910 banks that occupy it. Aside from this, it is considered as Denver’s original ‘skyscraper’.

Moreover, the famous Convention Center is just four blocks away from this hotel. It is also a smoke free establishment. Plus, this Magnolia hotel attracts business travelers because of their friendly room service and free smoking privileges inside their meeting rooms. Guests should be twenty-one years old and above before they can check in at this hotel.

Furthermore, guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet, cookies and milk before going to bed. Magnolia also has property facilities and amenities such as a sauna, free breakfast, heath club, night club, bar, ballroom, concierge service, business service, meeting rooms, wireless internet access, library, and smoking is prohibited within their property.

§Cherry Creek Hotel: The Cherry Hotel is just five miles away from downtown Denver. The hotel is near a majority of tourist attractions and business meetings. Its guests have twenty four hour access to the hotel’s health center. Aside from this, guests will also receive flattering privileges at the Bally’s health center.

Moreover, the Cherry Creek Hotel is just three miles away from the famous Denver Park City, Denver Museum Nature and the adored Denver Zoo. This hotel has three computer stations in its lobby as well as a gift shop. The hotel also has the policy of limited time traveling throughout the downtown neighborhood.

Furthermore, the side of the hotel is several sights with historical significance such as the twenty-six block away warehouse entertainment called “LoDo” and the five-block away Civic Park Center. Aside from this, the hotel is more interesting as compared to other hotels due to the fact that it has computer rental facilities, health equipment, banquet facilities, audio-visual apparatus, picnic area, courtyard and pool table among others. Thus, Cherry Creek Hotel has 215 guest rooms with a courtyard and mountain views. Guest rooms are even decorated with earth-toned, and beam wood furniture.

§Crystal Inn Denver Airport: This Inn is only twelve miles away from the famous Denver Zoo, Denver airport and Cherry Creek Hotel. Crystal Inn is noted as a four story hotel located at #285 Pena Boulevard. Moreover, the hotel has a policy to charge for pets. This means that there is an extra charge if you will be staying in the hotel with your pet. The average charge for pets is about twenty dollars.

Aside from this, all guest rooms at the crystal Inn have microwaves, coffee makers, wireless internet access, cable televisions and refrigerators. The hotel also has about 158 guestrooms and 20 suites. Crystal Inn offers standard rooms that have an oversized king bed and one queen bed or two sofa beds. Furthermore, the hotel offers buffet breakfast every morning and a diet dinner every Monday up to Thursday. Hotel amenities also include a spa, hot tub, indoor swimming pool, free airport transportation, event catering and a conference room.

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Does weight training for men help reduce adominal fat as study shows for women?

The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and is being presented Friday at an American Heart Association conference in Phoenix showing the merits of weight training in women to reduce adominal fat(Web site article below). My question is does this also apply to men? I am overweight and walking a good amount(1 hour 5 days per week). Do I integrate weight training for 2 or 3 of these hours?

It is easier for men to lose the fat on their stomachs then woman. try to incorporate jogging into the walking. Defiantly do weight training and start doing Ab exercises they will help tremendously. But running and jogging will help burn up those calories. And if you have a bad diet start changing that to you will then have less calories to burn and then the exercise you do will help focus on the stored fat on your body.

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