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Sexual dysfunction: Going out on a limb
Published on 25/11/2020
» To some people, erectile dysfunction is a taboo subject to discuss. However, this is something that is becoming more and more common these days. So let us probe deeper into this stimulating subject and discuss facts, issues and actions that could be taken to improve this situation.
Eating disorders: Eat to live, not live to eat
Published on 13/11/2020
» Many medical experts have categorised eating disorders as a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits. Some might start with an obsession with body weight, body shape and food intake. For some, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if proper steps are not taken.
Understanding obesity
Published on 29/10/2020
» Research studies have shown that obesity is a highly complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is not just a cosmetic issue but actually a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems which will be discussed further below.
Yoga: first choice or last resort?
Published on 22/10/2020
» "And now, Yoga", the opening epithet that launches Patanjali's famous compilation, the "Yoga Sutras". His intention was to intimate to the reader that he knows you have tried everything and now, Yoga is possibly one of the last few solutions that you are exploring. And that, dear readers, was exactly what happened to me four years ago.
Emotional Balance: What it means and how to create it
Published on 16/10/2020
» Emotions are vital to our well-being since they determine the state of our minds and the experience of happiness or suffering that our minds then create. Working with our emotions then becomes an issue not just relevant to extreme moments when harmful emotions rise up but is an integral part of developing inner peace and joy every day of our lives.
The miracle of vaccines
Published on 12/10/2020
» The first vaccine was developed by Edward Jenner in 1796. He used cowpox material to develop immunity to smallpox. According to historyofvaccines.org, the next major breakthrough was almost 100 years later, the development of rabies vaccine in 1885 by Louis Pasteur.
The new era of medical tourism
Published on 24/09/2020
» Thailand has always made big plans for the tourism sector but even more so now the Medical Tourism sector. Adapting to the new normal, Thailand is making provision to push ahead with promotion and has opened up its borders to medical tourists since the end of July.
Mind-awareness: promoting mental health
Published on 17/09/2020
» Whether we look from a spiritual, medical, philosophical or scientific perspective there is across the board acceptance that happiness is primarily a function of our mental state.
Killing a virus or killing the planet?
Published on 10/09/2020
» A global pandemic has forced us to change the way we live and work. Cleanliness, hygiene, hand-washing, sanitization, disinfectant, anti-virus, hand-gels and face masks are key points of discussion around the world.
Substance addiction: solving a growth threat to social stability
Published on 27/08/2020
» There are many different forms of addiction these days, especially with the evolution of technology. It affects people of all ages and across all generations. However, today let us focus on what has been a long-term problem for people and families in many countries around the world, and that is substance addiction.