Travelers-Health Books

I "lost" my art of Shen Ku book a few years ago and I have been looking for it since. I could not remember Zeek and confused Zen with Shen so searching online never worked (rubbish in rubbish out). Last night I found it after decorating a room and I have not been able to put it down since.

It is an informative book with many tips that I still use today. For example, when on holiday I always take two wallets, one as a working and decoy wallet and I never take out my real wallet in public spaces. While reading Shen Ku there it was. Zeek explaining why I should do that! I obviously took his suggestion to hart.

There are other nuggets such as dietary advice and what to eat when you have diarrhoea etc etc. The book even shows you how to do CPR with a bit of added wit to make sure you remember. This is a fantastic read and yes there are comical sketches but the knowledge provided by Zeek will stand you in good stead for life.

Fantastic book written in a witty and infomative way.

If you don't own or read another book in your life, at least have this one handy. Its kind of big, the size of a laptop- but if it comes to taking only what I can carry if the big earthquake hits one night, I will have my glasses in one hand and screw the laptop (its the most expensive thing I own!), taking this book in the other! In fact I don't even have to think that far because I have stuffed a copy into the evacuation backpack which is sitting near my door.

This Zeek person has attempted to empty the contents of his brain into a book- if this is everything he knows how to do I would be impressed. Its no biography, but a collection of knowledge- knowledge lost to most people, knowledge that you didn't know you wish you knew. The illustrations have a definate style to them- you can enjoy them as art, but they all have a purpose- to demonstrate an explanation or to make you laugh.

I am an English teacher in Japan, and some of my high-intermediate or higher coworkers and students have bought it after I brought it in on a slow day for my own entertainment. It's written in such small chunks with so many illustrations, that non-native speakers of an intermediate or high level can easily enjoy it.

You can use this book as a springboard into many other areas of interest- read one little idea of his a day and see where you can take it! This book will remain interesting for YEARS and is well worth the money.

A fun, quirky book with little bits of information about everything and anything from information about the use of herbs to accupressure to how to keep children entertained(!).

The illustrations are wonderfully detailed and the how-to pics are somehow instructionally explicit and simple to follow without being cluttered and illegible.

Part comic book, part philosophy, part mystery, and all fun. Don't take it too seriously, but enjoy the ride!

I bought this as a gift due to the reviews. All I got was a comic book written by someone at a high-school level of thinking. Be suspicious of the positive reviews. I'll try to return this book - or I'll throw it out.

This book is great...it has everything from tying knots, workout regimens, motivational anecdotes, all the way to macrobiotics and sex-enhancing techniques! This is by far the ultimate everything book! I was looking through a copy that one of my friends had and went to both Borders and Barnes & Noble, but they never seem to stock the neat titles I find! I immediately came home and ordered the book on Amazon.com and it came quick, in great shape, great transaction, great book!

Think free spirits, think Miles & Beryl Smeeton. The ageless 'Can-Do' Couple.

This is one of my favorite books of all time, as an inspiration to what can be achieved if you dare think outside the box.

Fun read, heart-warming.

The book describes the interesting lives of Miles and Beryl Smeeton who spent their lives travelling across several continents, fighting in wars, sailing around the world and protecting endangered species in Canada. This is not a book to be missed. The biggest problem with the book is that you will begin to feel that you haven't really lived a full existence!

Highly recommended- I wasn't sure this book would take my fancy, I had read travelogues before, but this novel and the adventures of the principal characters are so awe-inspiring and humor filled that the book is a must read. The quality of the travels, combined with the history that was being made during this period make the book informative and gripping. As amazing as it is- along with the 2nd world war, circumnavigation, and treks through all of the worlds continents, there is a lovely romance that is not contrived or annoying in the slighest. "Joie de Vivre!"

The subtitle of this book really sums it up: The Extraordinary Life and Adventures of Miles and Beryl Smeeton. Beryl was born in 1905. Miles was born in 1906. Their early lives were straight out of Rudyard Kipling. They both followed family tradition and were part of the British overseas military life. Beryl was not a shrinking violet. Her brother is quoted in the book as saying "she always regretted that she hadn't been born a man, and that was really what she was trying to make up for all her life. In everything she did- sports, riding, steeple-chasing- her motto was 'Anything you can do, I can do better.' She had this tremendous urge to surpass... She was quite fearless and would never rest or relax." Early in life she married a British officer and travelled with him to India. Beryl had many daring adventures in spite of the expectations of the time. She met and started an affair with Miles, a very tall and handsome younger officer, and her first husband let her go to pursue the life of adventure which she was destined for. Together, Beryl and Miles saw the end of the old British colonial system. The book contains fascinating stories of the "Lancers", which evolved to a tank corps. Miles learned to drive a tank and fly an airplane before he learned to drive an automobile. Beryl travelled extensively, often hiking up mountains in exotic locales, even after she gave birth to her daughter. The baby was lugged around by lackeys and natives, and often left behind to survive as best she could. Part of the more amusing stories in the book are about how cavalier a mother and how horribly bad a cook Beryl was. After Miles left the military, the two set out to explore the world on a sailing vessle, a whole new chapter to their life of adventure. Even in old age, the two continued to live remarkable lives. This book is really just riveting. It is one of the most exciting adventures I have ever read.

I saw High Endeavors first recommended by a couple of sailing magazines and picked up a copy.

The book goes far beyond a sailing adventure, which is a component of this couple's lives but by no means the whole story.

Miles Clark, the author, is the stepson of Miles and Beryl Smeeton, the subjects of the book. He has told this story with as much accuracy as records and personal experience would provide, along with the affection of a loving son who knew this story had to be told.

It's really about Beryl. She walks/trains/hitches across India, through the Middle East, Europe and back t the UK. In the 30's!

Later she decides that she has to ride horseback through Patagonia, by herself.

During WW II they served separately in Asia, ending up together in Burhma.

It is only after Miles retires from the Army that they bought a sailboat and set out for British Columbia.

Just an amazing story and it's true!

This appears to be an excellent reference guide to a subject shrouded in mystery. As with most issues in Mexico, health care is yet another that benefits by the bright light of knowledge. Fortunately I can say "appears" as I have never had to test the information provided, peace of mind is worth the reasonable cost of the book.

I own a vacation home in Mexico on the Pacific coast and health is something that lurks in the background of every stay. This guide has provided a solid background for all health queries from how the system works to specific physician referrals. Much of the information should be considered as date sensitive and will need to be updated regularly to maintain it's value.

I feel that this is an essential guide for the serious traveller to Mexico. People in reasonable health and very occasional resort travel probably need not bother.

Finally, an authoritative response for anyone who has suffered Montezuma's Revenge+ by two highly-respected medical doctors who have probably treated more of it than most.Dr.'s Page have undertaken an English language medical tour for those of us who have encountered the nightmare of too many tacos and other ills South of the Border. In what normally can be a maze of medical horrors for us gringos on vacation, they have investigated and simplified with easy instructions and directions good,safe medical help. This book is as necessary as packing your toothbrush for a trip. I would hope they eventually get to do a book for other countries for us Americanos.

If it is true that over fifty percent of travelers become ill while on vacation, then this is a guide you may want to take on your next vacation. The Mexico Health and Safety Travel Guide also includes 106 maps, 60 reference charts and 235 photographs (physicians and locations). The main chapters include:

Before You Go - Medical history and emergency information as well as information on immunizations
Safety and Security - Covers information on pharmacies and prescription drugs
Travel Health Special Needs and Concerns - traveling while pregnant or with small children
Infectious Diseases - helpful advice on avoiding tick bites

The doctors listed speak English and can be found near the top 40 popular vacation spots. Each listing states the price for an office consultations, office hours, address, work and mobile numbers, pager number and whether or not they do house calls in the local area.

This book will be helpful for travelers, but could also be helpful for retirees, business travelers and cruise ship passengers. Travel tips throughout explain why you should not drink the local water or how you can avoid illness by peeling raw fruits and vegetables yourself.

Mexico Health and Safety Travel Guide is an essential guide you will want to take with you when traveling in Mexico, especially if you travel there often or stay for over a week.

~The Rebecca Review

The expert and collaborative work of physicians Robert and Curtis Page, Mexico: Health And Safety Travel Guide is thoroughly "user friendly" guide to English-speaking physicians and hospitals accessible to forty of the most popular vacation spots in Mexico. Enhanced with 106 maps, 60 reference charts, a symptom index, and more than 235 b/w photographs, the Mexico: Health And Safety Travel Guide also includes easy-to use indexes for pharmaceuticals and medical translations. This highly portable specialized travel guide includes invaluable tips suggestions how to carry additional medication in case of loss, avoiding and treating diarrhea, malaria prevention, wound and skin care, insect repellents, pain management, motion sickness, even a favorite cold remedy. If you are planning a vacation or business trip to Mexico, then begin your travel preparations by securing a copy of the Mexico: Health And Safety Travel Guide.

This is a very thorough, well-researched guide to Mexico-specific travel. I frequently travel to Baja California with church missions teams, and knowing how to get to the best hospitals and clinics (not to mention being able to identify the good v. bad ones) is a tremendous resource. Also serves as a medical field guide, should there be an absence of clinics in your immediate area (or if you need to act before emergency services would arrive...which you would have called in the numbers found through this book!). Very helpful resource.

Dr. Wilson-Howarth, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, has a finely tuned sense of humor & courtesy of our Victorian ancestors, our language is thick with euphemisms for this most basic of deeds.

Don't dismiss her timely & important information just because she's funny, she has a lot to teach us. You will learn how to:
-- avoid minor & major intestinal disruptions & diseases, as well as symptoms & cures.
-- eat, drink & be safe in a foreign place.
-- tame your bodily functions on those long rides.
-- travel with children & keep them well.
-- make environmentally & hygienically sound deposits
-- cope without toilet paper.
-- identify the critters who thrive in dark & moist areas.
Then set about discovering the amazing variety of foreign toilets...& so much more!

A seriously informative & amusing book with a host of helpful hints from well-traveled world trekkers.

The title of the book may sound somewhat crude, however, if you are a traveler, I am sure you have at one time or another being a victim of "Montezuma's revenge" or "Tourista."

No doubt most of us are aware that these are common terms used for an awful attack of traveler's diarrhea. Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth, a fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, in her book entitled, Shitting Pretty, How to Stay Clean And Healthy While Traveling, was daring enough to write freely about a topic we find revolting to discuss.

Nevertheless, we must be realistic, and if we plan to travel anywhere in the world we must be aware of the various risks involved pertaining to the food we eat and the water we drink. As the author mentions in the introduction, "this little book will-I trust- allow you to enjoy your adventures with the minimum of forced gastrointestinal stops." The principal objectives of the book are to provide the reader with strategies to avoid illness and ensure a healthy trip.

One warning I have is that some of the author's descriptions as well as the various sidebar antidotes provided by fellow travelers can at times be humorous but at the same time somewhat obnoxious. In fact, the reactions I received from my wife and friends upon reading the book were, "Oh My God!"

Nonetheless, Dr.Wilson-Howarth uses everyday language devoid of medical jargon in order that we can easily comprehend what she is attempting to explain to us.

The topics expanded upon in this medical advisory guidebook include the various kinds of diarrhea, their causes and how to avoid it. We are also apprised about toilet facilities in various countries, particularly in third world countries, and how to cope with them. Other issues such as, how safe is the water, weird foods, how to cope when on a long voyage and bathing are likewise expounded upon in order that we have a general knowledge of the risks inherent in traveling to various countries. The ending of each chapter highlights in summary form the principal topic of the section.

The author also enlightens us about certain subjects, such as the history of toilet paper. I bet you did not know that toilet paper is a recent invention. According to the author, the first Gayety's Medicated Paper was produced in England in 1857 and came in flat packs. It was a product for the rich, and one that people were embarrassed to purchase: it was kept out of sight under the counter and euphemistically called curl paper. It was only in 1928 that toilet paper appeared. This certainly can prove to be an interesting bit of information when you are trying to make conversation at a cocktail party!...

I just wish someone had given me this book before my last trip to India where I caught jardia. I like to think that this book may have helped. I had to bribe a bus driver to stop the bus in open country near Jaipur, but couldn't perform under the bemused gaze of about 50 Indian travellers. When I got back on the bus my bowels exploded when the bus hit the next pot-hole in the road and I soiled myself. If that was not enough, half an hour later I vomitted on an elderly woman sitting next to me who had until that point been polite enough not to mention the horrendous smell. I'll remember to pack this book next time I travel in the hope of avoiding a repeat of this ghastly experience.

This is a well written, thoughtful, informative book that provides real life examples on taking care of your natural functions in strange places. It also provides significant data on how to stay healthy in these strange places.

Even if you never venture forth to "go" into the wild, this is a great read. Dr. Wilson-Howarth's style is very, very entertaining.

The trouble is, you'll have all these fascinating titbits of conversation starters, but when to use them?

This unique booklet reminds me of the "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" story, that is, you can read it in an hour, and decide it is trite, or, you can reread it, and allow its images to provoke you to thought.

The digits one through seven take on new meanings when you read this special little story. For example, the title, "The Voice, the Mind and the Traveler," and the digit three -- Voice, Mind and Spirit -- both resonate for me, and echo a Roman Catholic background with the beauty of the trinity. Although this is not a religious book, it is very spiritual, and will lead you to self inspection, by the numbers!

"The Voice, The Mind and The Traveler" is a feel good story that is easy for all ages to read. It guides the reader to challenge the depths of life events and delve into ways of dealing with situations as they arise. It is simply a charming story which gives relief to our complicated lives.

This book will awaken your senses with simple, yet profound wisdom. As he writes straight from the heart in a stream of consciousness, Chopra provides the reader with line after line of indispensable wisdom that will help you achieve peace and happiness in your everyday life. "The Voice, the Mind, and the Traveler" is an intimate, down-to-earth book that gives a refreshing perspective on our purpose as human beings on this planet.

"The Voice, the Mind and the Traveler," is an innovative look at how to confront the obstacles in your life and achieve happiness. Based off the metaphor of the brook, you will feel like you are traveling alongside Ann in her quest for knowledge and fulfillment. Chopra has included bits of advice and wisdom he has learned in his own journey to help others in their quest for happiness.
After reading the book, you will feel ready to face your own obstacles that life throws at you, employing the seven tactics to achieve happiness. They really work! And the secrets apply to all aspects of your life. Unveil your desires and get ready to embark on your own quest for happiness, beginning with this book.

"The Voice, the Mind and the Traveler" is an enchanting story which teaches as well as entertains you. Chopra shows you the secrets to true happiness which you can implement into everyday life. You will learn something new everytime you read this book (and you will want to read it many times!)

I'm a typical middle-class US urban-dweller. I tend to take for granted our plumbing and sanitation systems, even though I remember my childhood stays on my grandparents' farm: outhouse, hand-pumped water, and all.

Therefore, I need the information in this book, and I'm delighted that it's so well written. So far, my world travels have been mostly in developed countries. But I hope to travel more extensively in the future, and I'll consult this book before each trip.

It's easy and fun to read, and the information just might save your vacation - if not your life. Highly recommended.

If you've ever had any gastro issues then you'll enjoy this book, especially if you travel abroad. Of course there are areas of the U.S. that are like third world countries. Good entertainment value, but solid and useful info too. I'd recommend it.

This is a very interesting book written by a physician. The advice is sound and many of the anecdotes are laugh out loud. My favorite was the one about the ziggurat of colonic filth

Looking for a book on squat toilets, getting the runs, and getting the runs while using a rough squat toilet? Not the best mealtime read, but good preparation for what the road throws at you. There's a wealth of info on eating right, drinking right, the risks of seafood, and keeping the little ones healthy. The differentiating factor for this book though is it doesn't stop there. Where else can you get a whole chapter on toilet paper and the lack thereof, bathing in a stream, or what to do when it's that time of the month and you're on a mountain ascent?

Throughout the book there are short snippets from doctors, from aid workers, and from others with life experience combating nasty bugs and diseases. If you're a parent wanting to make sure your about-to-leave child knows how to keep healthy, or you're the type who likes to be ready for anything, this is a valuable book. Anyone about to go off on a long-term volunteer assignment in a rural environment should make room for it in the pack.

I am a worrisome traveler and this book helps put me at ease so that I feel good and can enjoy traveling! It's a quick and easy read that helps release tension immediatley. Great stocking stuffer for the holidays....

A very useful and informative book. Wish I had these ideas many travels ago!

I travel more than 30,000 miles a year and after reading this book I know why I was feeling so terrible and how to fix it! This is a must-read for anyone who travels no matter what mode you choose.

I travel often, both nationally and internationally as well as attending frequent meetings amd meeting deadlines. This easy to read book provides easy to do techniques to relieve the stress and allow me to think clearly when I am in a difficult situation travelling or in a stress environment. Great for the frequent traveler or any on the go person.

This is an awesome book to include in any first aid kit. I run my own outdoor adventure business and typically include this book in all of my first aid kits. It is concise and easy to understand, not to mention an invaluable reference in the backcountry.

Backcountry First Aid is an excellent choice for a small manual or compendium about first aid treatments when you are in the outdoors. It is four inches by five and a half, and 120 pages long, so it will fit in a first aid kit or bag. The back cover has an "Action Index" that refers you to the pages for 47 different conditions or accidents. Topics like Bites and Stings, hypothermia, shock, water disinfection, etc, etc. The topics are covered very well - succinct and as comprehensive as you could hope for in a portable manual.

Of course it pays to read the manual before heading out, and in fact is valuable for anyone who wants to be ready for an accident or sudden sickness, whether in the wilderness, driving to work, or in your backyard.

Highly recommended.

This is an easy to read nuts and bolts manual for wilderness medicine. Pictures and step by step instructions are easy to follow. The book is small and can pack easily and lightly.

Quite unique on this path.
A book that invites you to consider alternative history, and this invitation is mind-twisting.
Written with intelligence and systematology.
A dentist who became an author on the path of occult and alternative realities.
I loved the book, for there are so many theories we can explore and learn from.
Indeed, an outstanding work.I thought Maximillien de Lafayette, L. Gardner and Dr. Jacobs are the only ones who mix academia, science and culture in their astonishing books, but now I see Dr. Goldberg joining this elite club.
Read his book. It is a trasure.

This is an excellent book, in that it anchors and provides a foundation for many similar books about 2012, and the cycle we find ourselves in. Goldberg stays on target throughout the book, with no silly filler material. I was fasinated throughout, and I'm glad he had the courage to write on many contraversial subjects. You go Bruce boy!

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (1/08)

"Egypt" is a sequel to "Time Travelers from Our Future." Dr. Goldberg begins explaining his theories of an alternative history of earth and man's evolution by concisely detailing the history of the earth and discussing the ancient history of Egypt. He extensively references his information. Having a great deal of experience with hypnosis and past-life regression, he also describes some interesting historical accounts of events in ancient history that were relayed by his current patients during hypnotic sessions. These accounts are incredibly fascinating and it was interesting to note the similarities that appear in their stories.

In Dr. Goldberg's historical account, he feels that the development of Egypt was heavily influenced by Lemuria, Atlantis, extraterrestrials and time travelers. He feels that influences from these sources helped to separate Egyptian history into three distinct epochs. He offers compelling evidence, from the past, of incidents that appear to have been caused by modern technology from the future or from extraterrestrials.

Dr. Goldberg believes that we are here to ascend. We are responsible for everything that we experience. He states, "We must rejoin with our Higher Self and take responsibility for our actions and our lives." Believing that we are destined to ascend, he feels that we still have to earn this right. He further states, "We must rejoin with our Higher Self and take responsibility for our actions and our lives." The negative behaviors that are common today keep us from attaining a state of Grace.

Dr. Goldberg discusses his idea that Egypt was a failed experiment because true spiritual growth did not evolve from that time. The four groups that he felt were influencing us failed us with achieving our long-term goal of ascension. To help us connect with our Higher Source, he offers exercises to assist in linking our chakras and performing a super conscious mind tap. He also offers steps so that we can astrally project ourselves and access our Akashi records.

"Egypt: An Extraterrestrial and Time Traveler Experiment" is an absolutely fascinating book. I really enjoyed reading about Dr. Goldberg's theories on how the human race evolved and was influenced by sources not typically mentioned in mundane history classes. He offers very convincing arguments which he backs with references and his own personal accounts taken from his patients. I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to read this thought-provoking book. I look forward into delving into other books written in this series.

"A wonderful little tart of a book. Whitty, comprehensive and indispensable. The perfect size for traveling. I wouldn't leave home without it."

This is a handy, packable and easy-to-use book filled with easy to follow directions for most any travel ailment. This compact book covers everything from altitude sickness to parasites, with remedies from herbs to homeopathy and essential oils. I will certainly pack it along on all of my journeys.
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Mary Wulff-Tilford, DiHom.; Professional Herbalist, AHG (...)

What a fantastic piece of work that finally addresses some of the common things one can do, not only while traveling but in your own home, when illness or trauma prevails. As a pharmacist one historically looks to the medicine cabinet for western modalities in treating many illnesses. Many are mentioned in this book, but also one is exposed to many natural herbal and homeopathic remedies that work just as well if not better than many of the western medicines without some of the pronounced side effects. As an example the first chapter deals with altitude sickness which my son and I had experienced a couple of years ago. Symtoms were a very severe headache with the nause and vomiting. We had gone up into the mountains for a brief camping trip. Being the pharmacist that I am we used acetaminophen - did noting. We descended a few hundred feet and the headache finally got better. Now, had we pretreated with ginkgo biloba things would have been much different. This is an example of what is available to the reader of this book. Lots of examples of being able to treat oneself when medical facilities are far and few inbetween.