FOR holidaymakers planning a trip to Bali, there has been a tsunami of alarming news this week. Drug busts, bar room brawls, poisoned rice wine, earthquakes and the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed 202 people...Read more
Bali Confronts Its ‘Hellish’ Problems
Denpasar. While most government officials seem allergic to criticism, Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika said on Wednesday that he had no problem with Time labeling the island a hellish holiday destination.....Read more
Eco-technology
Reduce your carbon footprint on this Earth, bring your own Cup for takeout coffees, or use Paper instead of plastic cups
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This is a happy message to all you that live in Bali and speak a number of different languages.People who speak more than two languages may lower their risk of developing memory...Read more
Since Mobile phone have become a necessity, there has been a direct adverse result on the health of users.
Please read this and forward this onto all your friends!...Read more
Regular cleaning of cuts and wounds is crucial to healing in the tropics
We live in Indonesia were the environment is hot and humid, its ideal for disease and infection to survive and spread. When you think about the high levels or parasites found in bathing water and the dirty water in oceans...Read more
I never imagined before that I would work in a remote island called Saketa in south Halmahera, North Maluku province. I worked as a medical doctor there upon graduation....Read more
Surviving an earthquake
Breathing If you do become trapped in a collapsed building, it will be important to immediately protect your airway against dust and debris by breathing through clothing or material (preferably a dust mask if one has been stored near the...Read more
A luxury resort run by an American surfer may be an unlikely saviour of the idyllic life on Sumba, writes Tom Allard. From the headland at Nihiwatu, a view both spectacular and serene reveals itself. In the foreground, clean barrelling waves break with a calming rhythm. A pristine beach of soft white sand gently curves into the distance, framed by hills covered in groves of coconut trees...Read more
Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumors in two mouse models of the disease, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study.
The findings are published in the November issue of Cancer Prevention Research....Read more
Indonesians call it teh and as long as it doesn’t come in a bottle or in a box can have surprising effects, insure your body is revitalised!
Here's a pleasant little pastime that takes about 5 minutes to do each day but could make you up to 5 years younger if you're faithful to it: drinking tea...Read more
Black Rice Rivals Pricey Blueberries as Source of Healthful Antioxidants
Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh imported blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical alternative, scientists reported here today at the 240th National ...Read more
The Coffee Hour That's Best for Blood Sugar The time of day you choose to sip your joe could affect your risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a major medical problem for people living in Bali, Indonesia and Asia...Read more
