Health Tourism

Introduction : Although a synonym of Medical Tourism as considered by many, Health Tourism is more concerned with alternative medicines, ayurveda, naturopathy, aromatherapy, beachs, backwaters, yoga, meditation, adventure, wildlife, cultural, historical and health care tour packages especially as offered in the tropical regions like India, Srilanka, Malaysia etc. Indian Tour operators have framed out packages that include hotels and resorts in their services which are exclusively reserved for Ayurvedic treatments, and sometimes also supplimented with yoga and meditation. Food plays a key role in health tourism. Only vegetarian food would be served while the tourists undergo Ayurvedic treatments for arthritis and paralysis. The contents of the meal differs from person to person depending upon individual health problems while ensuring that protein rich food is given at the treatment centers. However, for the really insisting ones, non-vegetarian food is served which are quite often limited to grilled or baked products.