If you take any medication consistently, whether an over-the-counter or prescription drug, you need a plan to bring it across borders. Some over-the-counter medicines in one country could require a prescription in another. Some drugs commonly prescribed in one area could be illegal in another. Other countries may not manufacture the type of medication you […]
Traveling with Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities
Are you allergic to any foods? Or do you have bad reactions like intestinal distress, migraines, or emotional symptoms? If so, you probably have systems for avoiding those foods in your home country. But going abroad means facing new challenges. Foods may be labeled in a less familiar language, or countries may not be required […]
Guide to Skin Care Abroad
As an expat, you may find yourself in an unfamiliar climate. Maybe you moved from a hot to a cold city or a dry area to a humid one. Whatever the relocation may be, it’s important to evaluate the changes you should make to your self-care routines. You might go from exercising outdoors to indoors […]
Alternative Medicine Abroad
Healthcare in the United States typically revolves around prescription medication and surgical procedures. This practice is known as conventional medicine or traditional medicine and uses treatments like prescriptions, surgery, or other medical interventions to treat diseases. Conventional medicine seeks to treat a person’s symptoms and not necessarily the cause of a disease or illness. Presently, however, […]
How to Access Urgent Care While Traveling
When traveling abroad for a long period or after moving overseas, you may find yourself needing health care at night or on a weekend. But it may not be a full-scale emergency. It could be anything from feeling flulike symptoms to slipping and injuring yourself. That’s when you need urgent care, sometimes known as an […]