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Boycott Israel? Aside from being immoral and having no political basis whatsoever…It’s just plain stupid!!

And here is another great reason to NOT boycott Israel, in fact, a great reason to VISIT Israel…It’s called “Medical Tourism”…

Ichilov Hospital--Sourasky Medical Center

With one of the finest health systems in the world, the beauty and historic richness of Israel makes it an ideal destination for spot for the relatively new industry known as “Medical Tourism”.

Ein Gedi Dead Sea Spa

While enjoying the fantastic year-round climate, you can visit the places that you only read about in the Bible, whatever your religion may be, enjoy gorgeous beaches, ski the Hermon, ice skate in Metulla…the list goes on and on…And if you need medical treatment, the list of top-notch medical centers is WAAAYYYYYY long for such a tiny country, not to mention the healing powers of the Dead Sea, which is ringed by medical-treatment resort/spas…

Come…Enjoy…Heal yourself!

Israel – The Land of Medical Opportunities

When people here of Israel, they usually think of the country in one of two contexts. The first is the on-going political context Israel is constantly in, due to the country’s location and geopolitical climate. The second is the tourism destination, usually emphasizing the holy attractions and places sacred to the main religions. As it turns out, the Middle Eastern country both enjoys the benefits and suffers from the consequences of its delicate location. On the one hand, Israel is one of the most beautiful and interesting places one can visit, on the other, it can often be a point of controversy.

Unfortunately, the majority of people are not familiar with the other sides Israel has to offer. In addition to the rich history, magnificent beaches and legendary weather, Israel is also known as a leading medical innovator, always on the forefront of medical technology and research in the global industry, offering the highest medical standards in the world.

It may surprise some, but Israel has become a central medical tourism destination attracting thousands of medical tourists every year, visiting its state-of-the-art medical centers for different treatments, along with its natural resource attractions such as the Dead Sea and other hot springs spas around the country.

Medical Tourism
But before we take a look at the central medical services that the Israeli medical tourism industry has to offer, we will first answer the broader question of “What is medical tourism”?

The term medical tourism describes a global phenomenon in which patients travel across national borders in order to receive medical treatments of any sort. Although some may think that this is a new trend that has developed recently, it has been documented that patients have been traveling for health reasons for centuries.

In the past couple of decades the industry has begun to blossom once again thanks to a rapid improvement in transportation means and the fact that the internet has made our world grow smaller. People who were unable to receive proper medical care in their own country are suddenly free to pursue their options elsewhere. This can be due to improper medical insurance (or none at all) which leads to patient being unable to afford surgery, long waiting lists which force patients to wait months and even years to undergo specific operations or simply patients who have the means and would rather travel to countries with better or more advanced medical technology and research in a specific medical field.

Combine these facts with the Israel’s medical attractions and medical centers and there is no surprise in Israel’s top medical tourism status.

Medical Tourism in Israel
Israel hasn’t become a popular medical tourism destination for nothing. There are many central medical attractions in the country.

The Dead Sea
One of the main natural resources people come to Israel for is the Dead Sea. Located outside of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea is one of the most popular spa destinations in the world for treating different types of psoriasis, rheumatic diseases (joints and muscles), respiratory diseases (such as asthma, cystic fibrosis) and more. This attraction has become popular due to its health promoting conditions that include the high density salty sea with an unusual salt composition, thermo-mineral springs and a special natural mud, a unique solar irradiation and an increased oxygen density.

Hot Spring Therapy
Another famous attraction is the hot springs around the country dealing with hot spring therapy. A hot spring of this sort is produced by the emergence of geothermal heated groundwater from the Earth’s crust. These waters are full of minerals which are known to have potential healing powers. Bathing in a hot spring may assist with enhancing your metabolism, relieving aching joints, improving blood circulation, promoting a physical and psychological well-being and more. Israel has many hot spring sites including: Hamat Gader, Ga’ash, Tiberias, Yoav (in the south), Ein Gedi and more.

IVF Treatments
On top of these natural resources, Israeli medicine excels in some specific fields, IVF treatments being one of them. Israel is one of the leading countries in the world in research and treatment in the field of fertility, as around 5% births in Israel are a result of IVF (well above the percentage in other western countries). In addition, Israel is the global leader in fertility clinics and fertility procedures performed per capita ratio.

Cancer Treatments & Research
Another field of excellence of Israeli medicine is the cancer treatment and research field. Israeli cancer treatment and research centers are very advanced, as people from other countries often prefer to undergo different cancer treatment plans in Israel then in their own home country due to the level of expertise available in the country.

On top of these, Israeli medical centers have always offered the best medical care available in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics. As all hospitals in the country are kept under the strictest protocols, No less than 7 Israeli medical centers have received the prestigious JCI accreditation.

If you are searching for medical treatment abroad, be sure to check Israeli hospitals in your medical tourism query, as medical tourists can visit Israel for any medical procedure they require. As a bonus, after one is done recovering from the medical procedure they have come in for, they are free to enjoy any type of vacation in the country.

This Article has been written by Stuart Ben, A professional medical tourism facilitator. You can read more about medical tourism in Israel here: TicketMed

Boycott Israeli products?…Do it at the risk of your life!!!

Deep Vein Thrombosis

FDA approves MCS thrombosis treatment

This is the only device on the market that combines simultaneous diagnostics with treatment during preventative care. Marketing will begin in 2012.

Reprinted from Globes

MCS Medical Compression Systems (DBN) Ltd. (TASE:MDCL) has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing approval for its ActiveCare + DT non-invasive device for treating deep vein thrombosis and preventing embolisms. The company will begin marketing the system in 2012.

MCS says that the system, a development of its flagship ActiveCare + SFT device, is the only device on the market that combines simultaneous diagnostics with treatment during preventative care by identifying disruptions in blood flow in the limb veins in real time and preventing its development. The company added that, currently, there is a 5-6% risk of developing deep vein thrombosis in patients who receive medication and/or other therapy after orthopedic surgery, but there no treatments or technologies to warn that the therapy is failing.

MCS says that the ActiveCare + DT system can more quickly identify the development of deep vein thrombosis early in post-operative care and verify the presence of blood clots. Early diagnosis should greatly reduce severe complications, such as potentially lethal pulmonary embolisms.

A large clinical trial in the US found that use of ActiveCare + SFT with the blood thinner Lovenox on patients after knee replacement surgery was effective MCS says that the ActiveCare + DT system has an advantage over medication by providing early diagnosis in patients where preventative care has failed.

In Israel, we continue the relentless battle against terrorism…but even the ZITS will fall to the brainpower of Israelis…

Foamix, Arkin to develop anti-acne foam

CEO Dov Tamarkin: We believe that our products will revolutionize the results and ease-of-use of dermatology products.

Reprinted from Globes

Sources inform ”Globes” that Foamix Ltd. and Moshe (Mori) Arkin’s Arkin Holdings Ltd. have signed an agreement to jointly develop a foam for the treatment of acne.

Foamix develops foam and gel-based versions of current and new dermatological and gynecological drugs. The company is developing foams to replace current gels and creams, in order to improve absorbency of the drugs through the skin and improve their efficacy. The company has several cooperation agreements, including with India’s Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY; BSE: 500124), Germany’s Bayer AG (DAX: BAYN), and Ferndale Laboratories Inc. and Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq: WRCX) of the US.

Arkin told “Globes”, “We love collaborating with Foamix. The company has strong development capabilities and a focus on dermatology treatments, which is why we believe that it is an excellent partner to promote the current product.”

Foamix CEO Dov Tamarkin said, “We believe that our products will revolutionize the results and ease-of-use of dermatology products.”

Israel’s position for talks with the palestinians are clear and reasonable…

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NO return to the 1967 Auschwitz borders…
NO division of Israel’s capital, Jerusalem…
NO return of so-called palestinian refugees inside of Israel’s borders…
NO negotiations with the palestinian Al-Queda, Hamas…

And, of course, the palestinians must recognize and accept the existence of Israel as a Jewish State…

All of which the palestinians have already refused to do…but we knew that, anyway, didn’t we?

Also…palestinian leader Abbas openly denies history by repudiating any Jewish historical connection with the land of Israel, while claiming a “palestinian” legacy…none of which is supported by history, OR archeology…

Plus…American AND Israeli leaders have come and gone, but the Jews continue to be fruitful, multiply and settle the Land of Israel…specifically, Judea and Sameria…Why we will never leave, no matter WHO is in “power”…

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He has to be either ignorant and uninformed, totally naive…or totally hostile to America’s best allies in the Middle East …

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That’s the only possible explanation for the content of his policy speech at the US State Department yesterday.

How can he possibly call for the establishment of a hostile, terrorist state on Israeli land, while returning Israel to the in-defensible pre-1967 “Auschwitz” borders?

How can he expect Israel to make peace with the Hamas/Fatah/Iran terrorist entity now unified in their leadership of the Palestinian Authority…a united administration sworn to Israel’s destruction in both word and deed?

How can America pour massive sums of US taxpayer-dollars into countries like Egypt and Tunis, after causing the ouster of US-friendly leaders, soon to be replaced by Islamist, Jihadist Moslem Brotherhood governments?

How can Obama call for the downfall of Arab leader after Arab leader, but not do so for Syria’s Assad, who is murdering hundreds of his own citizens on a daily basis?

Plus…U.S Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle call for an immediate halt to American aid to the Palestinian Authority…

Islamic ThinkerTawfik Hamid

And…Former Muslim radical Tawfik Hamid writes:
“The Arab-Israeli conflict is NOT about borders, but about the EXISTENCE OF ISRAEL.”

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The demographics of the Jewish State are definitely looking up…

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And her citizens are, for the most part, happy with the Middle East’s only real democracy…The modern Jewish State of Israel…

Also…Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates the year’s new immigrant babies…

“The Terminator”, Arnold Shwarzenegger speaks out on Israel…

And…Iran just went nuclear last week…Anybody notice?…Anybody care?…

Plus…Israeli super-model, Bar Rafaeli…#6 hottest woman in the world, according to Maxim, while Israel hosts fashion shoot after fashion shoot under the beautiful Israeli sun…At the same time, Israel hosts the Asian Physics Olympiad…and takes home the gold (and bronze and silver)

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