Food Allergies in Italy
When traveling in Italy, how do you tell people you a food allergy? And, if you need medical assistance, how do you ask for the necessary medication? Here below is ...
The Polyphenol Low Down
“Polyphenol” is one of those words you may hear thrown around when someone is talking about red wine or maybe dark colored fruits. If you have questioned what a polyphenol ...
What kind of headache do you have?
There is a variety of headaches, from minor pain due stress or intense pain from chronic migraines. Here now is a list of the most common kinds of headaches and ...
Emergency Contraception – The Morning After Pill or Plan B
Emergency contraception or morning after pill is sold in any pharmacy. There are two kinds of pill-form emergency contraception: the morning after pill (la pillola del giorno dopo) sold under ...
Healthy Tips for Italian Travel
Lusty red wines, succulent panforte, sweet gelato, divine pizza, slurpy pasta’s; the list goes on and on. How can one be concerned about health and wellness when surrounded by Italian ...
Hydration
At this point everyone is aware of how important it is to stay hydrated. If you don’t, well it is! Now you know. While no one is complaining, because after ...
What is a Certificato Medico sportivo Agonistico and non Agonistico?
In Italy, to participate in a variety of exercise or sporting programs, such as a marathon, scuba diving, or even to acquire a gym membership, you need to present a ...
Races and Sporting Events in Rome and Italy
Every year, dozens of marathons, triathlons, and bike races, both competitive and charity, are hosted around Italy in some of the most beautiful locations in the country. Here now is ...
How Do You Ask For That At The Pharmacy?
Getting sick is no fun. Getting sick while abroad is even more unpleasant. Even minor aches, coughs, runny noses, and headaches become more challenging when you must brave the “farmacia” ...
