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A prayer for the dying
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/02/2013
» For years Siriporn* has worked as a hospice volunteer at Wat Khampramong, which offers palliative care for terminally-ill patients, suffering mostly from cancer. This is one of the few places dedicated to tending patients who are turning the final corners of their lives, and Siriporn's main job is to help them through the inevitable as comfortably as possible.
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Weight watching for the liver
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/02/2013
» Wattana (not his real name) is not a regular drinker. But he really enjoys the greasy food and sweet treats that are largely to blame for his higher-than-ideal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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Banking on your Eggs
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/11/2012
» Having a baby is a dream come true for many women and 39-year-old Rungnapa (not her real name) is no exception. She has had a deep yearning to conceive since she was in her 20s.
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Battling the Big C
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/12/2012
» When Prof Harald zur Hausen published an academic paper in 1972 suggesting that the human papilloma virus (HPV) played an important role in the genesis of cervical cancer, it received a chilly reception in medical circles.
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Here's to good health
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2012
» Time flies. We are already in the midst of sweet December. Shops and places beautifully decked out with red and green ornaments signal festive holidays are quickly approaching. And shopping at a supermarket now becomes an adventure. A stunning array of attractively packaged goodies is ready to buy and eat. Everywhere I go, there is somebody talking about a family reunion feast, a company party or a cosy New Year's Eve party with friends.
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Make it a habit
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/01/2013
» When looking for a drink to quench your thirst, water is the first thing that comes to mind. It is a good choice and a healthy one too.
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The only way is up
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/01/2013
» It was a late Saturday afternoon at ProClimber Gym. As a sports instructor kept bawling "Be sensible!" to young climbers who were having fun and eagerly moving up an indoor wall in order to reach their goal, parents were keeping their eyes on their children and cheering them on.
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The Needle and the damage done
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/10/2012
» Although Looksorn (surname withheld) realises that ageing is inevitable, he is committed to doing whatever it takes to preserve his youthful looks for as long as possible. He went to see a dermatologist for the first time back when he had just entered secondary school and was plagued by acne. Ever since then he has made great efforts to keep his skin looking fresh and healthy, consulting beauticians and investing in high-quality imported cosmetic products, mostly collagen-based.
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Smoke on the agenda
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 14/11/2012
» They are called "coffin nails" and "cancer sticks" and it's no accident since cigarette smoking is closely linked to lung diseases and death. And as November is World Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Bangkok hospitals are joining a worldwide push to raise awareness of the disease.
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Looking beyond all doubt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/11/2012
» To those not familiar with it, the term homoeopathy raises either a mixture of suspicious disbelief or doubtful amazement. The alternative medicine, at times viewed as a kind of magic, is in fact capable of yielding positive results by providing holistic healing solutions. At least, that is according to world-leading homoeopathic practitioner Dr Rajan Sankaran, who was visiting Thailand to raise awareness of homoeopathic medicine.
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