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 […]
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 […]
Surgery for Expats Preparation Guide
Whether you moved abroad and need surgery as an expat or you’re wondering if you should make the trip overseas for a cheaper procedure, make sure to do your research and establish a clear plan of care in advance. Surgeries fall into two categories: emergency and elective. Doctors perform emergency surgeries to correct an urgent […]