Doc Vikingo's Good Guy Resource for Divers DocVikingo, with whom I had the pleasure of meeting and diving in late 2004, and again in 2005, is a well-known and respected internet diving personality and journalist. DocVikingo is a contributor to the world of dive travel and dive medicine, and his work regularly appears in Undercurrent and occasionally in DAN's Alert Diver magazine. Doc is a moderator of Scuba Clinic, an online forum for scuba medical issues. In the past, he had a regular column in Rodale's Scuba Diving magazine. He is also a longtime contributor to Rodale's Diver to Diver Forum. In keeping with the non-commercial and ultimately information sharing raison-d'etre of this website, Doc V has graciously agreed to allow Awoosh.com to host a Doc Vikingo Resource Page for Divers, featuring several of his most sought after articles and lists. Many thanks to Doc V for his continuing commitment to sharing important information with a world of divers. Recently added or updated articles in this resource are marked with *. Any queries or feedback regarding the content of the articles in this index should be directed to Doc Vikingo. Travel Articles Post-Wilma Cozumel How are the reefs? Well, they're different... Sunset Waters Curaçao Even in the rain it’s a blue sky experience. Bayahibe, Dominican Republic Not bad for an all-inclusive romantic getaway. Insurance Matters Are You Diving Naked? * Revised August 2006 Don't leave home without it. Contrasts & comparisons of the options for Dive Accident Insurance policies. DAN vs DEPP Everything you need to know about insuring your underwater photographic equipment. Trip Cancellation Insurance Is it worth it? Doc Vikingo analyzes the costs and lists available underwriters. Travel Medical Insurance Beware - your dive insurance policy may not cover you for pricey medical care while traveling. Dive & Travel Medical Issues   Pregnancy & Diving* Erectile Dysfunction Medications & Diving Opioid Pain Relief Medications & Diving Accutane & Diving Anxiety & Diving Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Flying PFO & Scuba* Revised August 2006 Preventing Swimmer's Ear Nicotine Replacement & Diving? "Is it possible to drink too much water when trying to hydrate?” "Can I Dive With Diabetes?" Updated March 2006 "Can I Dive With Asthma?" Updated March 2006 "Can I Dive With Epilepsy?" "Should Physical Examinations for Divers be Regularly Required?" Menstruation & Diving Everything you wanted to know, but were too embarassed to ask, including whether or not menstruating women are more prone to shark attack. Traveler's Diahrrea How to avoid it and how to treat it. Depression & Diving Doc Vikingo's comprehensive review of the issues surrounding Clinical Depression, medications and diving. Exercise and Diving: When Is It a Good Thing? Maybe you should think twice about that post-dive workout. Children & Diving Are children really suited to scuba diving? Read this and find out the current thinking on this controversial subject. Avoiding Pesky Insect Bites Stategies for avoiding sand fleas (aka no see ums), mosquitoes and other bothersome and disease carrying insects. Tame the Technicolor Yodel: Managing Mal de Mer Seasickness can really ruin a day of diving. Here are some strategies for dealing with it. Scopalamine—Pill (Scopace) vs Patch (Transderm Scop) Pros and cons of these two remedies for motion sickness. Which is more effective? Ginger for Seasickness? Sea Bathers Eruption (SBE) Causes of and cures for this nasty rash. Travel Info Tipping 101 How much, when and whom to tip on a dive boat. Doc Vikingo's Cozumel Survival Guide Click here for an printer-friendly version Ever wondered who to call if you get bent in Cozumel? Who to contact if you are in trouble with the law, or need a dentist? It's all here in Doc Vikingo's excellent Cozumel Survival Guide. Print it and bundle it with your travel documents. Doc Vikingo's Exhaustive 'Things to Do on Cozumel' List Click here for an (updated August 2005) printer-friendly version A great list of things to do for non-divers, après-diving or, Divegods forbid, when a Norte blows up and diving is cancelled. Another must-print and pack for your next Coz adventure. An Orientation to Cruise Ship Diving   Dive Gear & Strategies Shark Attack! Is there good reason to worry about sharks while diving? Doc V reports on the risks and the techniques for dealing with shark threats. Surviving Vertical Currents Sh*t happens. And when it does, it helps to have read this most informative article on how to handle scary things like upwellings and downwellings. Spare Air How to ensure you are not the next victim. Cleaning Funky Wetsuits Advice on how to successfully sink the stink. Back Inflated vs Jacket-style BC's Which style is best for you? Contact Doc Vikingo Back to Awoosh Main Directory