Everyone needs a holiday from time to time, but if you are not abled bodied or you care for someone who needs round the clock care the logistic nightmare of organising a trip can just leave you feeling like it is all too much trouble. We at Mediterranean Quality Care […]
One service that we have been asked for many times in the past is assistance with repatriation. Often if a person falls in while holidaying in Mallorca or even has an accident and breaks a leg – the logistics of returning to your home country can be a little bit daunting. That […]
We have a very cosmopolitan lifestyle in Mallorca with numerous different nationalities living together. The Mediterranean lifestyle with it´s siestas, fresh food and relaxed way is well documented in creating a healthy way to live but what about other countries? From the Japanese to the Russians, the Greeks to the […]
Poor quality sleep is a common complaint — 7 in 10 people say they experience frequent sleep problems. Yet there are a variety of ways to improve your sleep. Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day will help set your body clock. Decide what time […]
We don’t drink enough water. Despite the fact that adequate levels of hydration are essential for normal bodily function and the known benefits of adequate hydration, many people still may not drink enough fluids. In France, 70% of the population drink less than 1.5 litres per day. A UK survey […]
In the time it takes to read this page, you could learn enough first aid to save a life. A blocked airway can kill someone in three to four minutes, but it can take more than eight minutes for an ambulance to arrive. So a simple procedure such as opening […]
Jet lag іѕ a condition where a person’s normal sleep cycle іѕ disturbed bу travel асrοѕѕ time zones. Whаt іѕ going οn іn thе body? A person whο travels between different time zones need time fοr hіѕ οr hеr internal body clock tο reset itself аnԁ adjust tο thе nеw time […]
What is Food Poisoning? It’s estimated there are more than nine million cases of gastroenteritis each year in England. For an increasing number of people, it’s due to food poisoning, something that’s preventable. Gastroenteritis describes symptoms affecting digestion, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Food poisoning is the […]
With the holiday season in full swing one thing that can take the shine away from travel is if you suffer from travel sickness. Here is some information about how to avoid it and start your holiday from the minute you leave home. Travel or motion sickness is a condition […]
Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn’t just about comfort. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The following tips can help you keep cool all summer long. Alter your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of […]
