Dr. Mark Wise
Travel Bugs columnist Dr. Mark Wise is a family doctor in Toronto, specializing in travel and tropical medicine. He is the director of The Travel Clinic and acts as medical advisor to numerous NGOs and is on the board of Canadian Feed the Children. He has travelled to most of the places where you might consider volunteering.
Friday, 27 May 2011 19:29
How to Cope with Culture Shock
The things that make travel exciting can also be the most trying. Dr. Mark Wise shares his advice on how to even out the bumps.
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Monday, 22 June 2009 19:05
Health and Safety Tips for Female Travellers
A travel doctor's prescription for staying fit as a fiddle on your travels.
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Monday, 22 June 2009 17:34
Staying Safe on the Road Overseas
Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 20:04
Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad
There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 19:36
Malaria Misconceptions
Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 14:46
Staying Sane Overseas
Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 13:08
Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers
Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.
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Friday, 19 June 2009 21:48
Beat the Heat: How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke
Losing your cool can be hazardous to your health.
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Friday, 19 June 2009 19:06
Preventing Cold-Related Injury and Illness
Don't get caught out in the cold. A look at cold exposure, its dangers and treatments.
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Friday, 19 June 2009 18:54
How to Travel with a Medical Condition
A medical condition doesn't have to mean no travelling. It just requires a bit of planning and an appropriate choice of destination.
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