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Kicking the butt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/05/2014
» Smoking cigarettes is addictive and quitting it can be as tough for the mind as for the body. This is especially true for Peechaow Chalernpaison, who smoked for more than 20 years.
Take it without a grain of salt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/03/2014
» The kidneys remove harmful waste and extra water from the blood and produce the hormones necessary to make red blood cells.
Hidden danger
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/08/2013
» A bowl of bland soup can taste of nothing, but adding a pinch of salt can enhance the flavour and make the dish taste even better. Moderation of salt in diets makes a recipe tasty and keeps the body healthy.
Reboot and Restore
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/07/2013
» If you have a desk job that requires hours and hours of work at a computer, beware of muscle, joint, tendon and nerve problems. This condition, according to Associate Professor Dr Visal Kantaratanakul, director of the Rehabilitation Medicine Center at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, is medically referred to as musculo-skeleton disorders (MSD). From a pain in the neck, back and shoulders, to constant weakness in the forearms and from finger and hand strains to wrist injury, as well as tight and achy hips and legs, all these symptoms are caused by static positions and prolonged hours spent at a computer.
Snoring and long-term health issues
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 30/04/2013
» Wanchai used to be a noisy sleeper. His loud snoring not only annoyed his children but also made them worry that he might have an underlying health problem.
Spice Doctors
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 06/11/2012
» Thai food has always been one of the world's favourite cuisines. One of the most distinctive aspects of our culinary heritage is the use of herbs and spices. But the herbs have another function; besides providing flavour, they all boast medical and therapeutic benefits to varying degrees. Filled with herbs and spices, a simple Thai meal can also help cure many ailments.
Healthy thinking full of surprises
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/04/2012
» I recently attended a briefing session for a 2010 report for health and well-being, a survey conducted by Philips involving more than 31,000 people in 23 countries to determine the levels of satisfaction on 17 components related to health and well-being and to assess their overall health and well-being.
Too young for a Heart Attack?
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/03/2012
» The collapse of Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton Wanderers player, during a recent FA Cup quarter-final, has stunned both fans and fellow footballers.
Riding out the heat
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/03/2012
» Summer is going to reach its peak next month. Are you geared for the hottest time of year?