— A DOCTOR’S PERSPECTIVE — By Dr. Donald Othoro
Not firing on all cylinders? Keeping up with modern living pressures.
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he Explorer Health Insurance Plan from Bupa is a regional plan for East Africa for those living in and travelling around Africa, giving you access to treatment in all parts of the continent including South Africa and Kenya, as well as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Overview
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ousewife, student, CEO — there is no doubt that modern living has taken its toll on our minds and our bodies. As a Lifestyle Medicine practitioner I constantly encounter individuals symptomatic of living in a “pressure cooker” society where we are expected to perform and deliver consistently at very high levels. In dealing with these “modern day pressure cooker related illnesses” we need to identify and preserve the most valuable factor. You! You are your most valuable asset. We all experience situations when we’ve performed at much lower levels than our optimal potential. In some instances we’ve been able to bounce back with a little dusting off of our shoulders through mentorship and motivation. However there are situations that are more complex with a physical and mental health basis to our nonperformance. When our physical or mental health is not optimal, energy levels are lowered and we do not ‘fire on all cylinders’. Energy can be
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sapped by physical illnesses such as anemia, low thyroid function and low Vitamin D levels. What many do not fully appreciate is that mental stress can be physically draining as well – stress initiates a sequence of events that act at the systemic physiological level and can be intensely energy sapping. When these issues become chronic they ultimately affect our personal and professional lives. How do we get back our ‘mojo’? It’s simple! Your annual health screen (some paid for by your medical insurer). However, obtaining your health screen results is just the beginning. Health assessments are more than just standard lab reports- they should tell your health story; where you have been, where you are and where you are headed. Armed with this information informed decisions can be made for a healthier physical and mental life. Author Dr. Donald Othoro MBChB (Cape Town) MRCGP (London) Director Valentis Clinic
Whether you are at home in Kenya, or spending time abroad on a regular basis, it is important that you have the right health insurance to cover all of your needs. Explorer is our regional plan for East Africa which provides cover for those living in, and travelling around Africa, as well as including treatment options at facilities in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This plan offers great value for money by providing you access to world class healthcare, without the cost of worldwide cover. Explorer includes comprehensive in-patient cover, which can be extended to include immediate family members. We also offer a wide range of out-patient benefits on each plan, including optical and dental, so you can select the level of cover that is right for you. Some of Explorer Product Features •
No lifetime limits for chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, ensuring continued access to treatment for as long as you are on the plan.
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Full range of health screening available, providing valuable early detection of conditions such as cancer.
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Treatment for AIDS and HIV, including related conditions and drug therapy (available after one year’s membership).
• Eligible cancer treatment paid in full, ensuring you are supported at every stage of treatment. •
Comprehensive cover for new born babies with all treatment covered for the first 90 days from birth. Cover available for congenital conditions such as heart defects.
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