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    Medicinal rules for high blood pressure

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 03/02/2015

    » Blood pressure medicine is important for hypertension. Yet how much and how often to take it should be determined and prescribed by your doctor. Actually, there are other ways to reduce blood pressure — healthy diets and exercise, for example. For most people, however, they are more willing to take medicine than try those ways.

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    The importance of testosterone

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 10/02/2015

    » Recent research has shown a link between testosterone levels and men's health. When testosterone levels are low, an array of diseases and health problems are often present.

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    You aren't only what you eat

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 13/01/2015

    » We all know that late night snacks can lead to weight gain because the body does not burn many calories during sleep. In the evenings, however, we tend to crave foods that are sweet and rich in carbohydrates. According to researchers, this is food that was not always available to our ancestors. They did not know when or from where the next meal would come, so they had to store extra fat just in case. Today we are surrounded by food all the time, but instinctive craving has not disappeared. This is how many of us gain weight.

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    Getting to know holistic medicine

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 20/01/2015

    » Holistic medicine, in short, means taking into account all aspects of health — the body, mind and emotions, to ensure optimal health and balance. We can only be healthy when every aspect of our life is balanced. Diseases, whether of the body or the mind, are often caused by imbalance.

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    Staying healthy by better controlling diabetes

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 21/10/2014

    » Those with diabetes always wish to be completely cured of the disease. Exercise and a healthy diet can alleviate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, or may successfully treat it, depending on the disease's severity and duration and one's genetics.

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    Eating to fight stress

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 04/11/2014

    » Many of us reach for fatty, sugary food when we are under stress or having a tiring day. Even the strictest eaters can slip from time to time. Don't feel bad or blame yourself — it's our hormones at fault.

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    Making the nightmare of Alzheimer's bearable

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 02/12/2014

    » Alzheimer's disease usually doesn't reveal any symptoms until the condition is quite severe. Patients may feel frustrated and get moody for no reason. Some even attack others or throw tantrums out of the blue. It is not yet been known what causes Alzheimer's, or what triggers the bad temper. It could be the disease itself or environmental factors. Patients become annoyed without warning, so caregivers need to notice whether there is anything in particular that causes the outbursts.

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    The power of soy

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 18/02/2014

    » A balanced diet is vital for the body, whether you are a sports player, recovering from an illness, or just looking to maintain good health. However, each person needs different nutrients based on their activities, age, weight, height and strength.

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    Listen to the valves of the heart

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 06/08/2013

    » A patient once asked me whether a heart could talk, because doctors always listen to it. I corrected him that I actually listen to the heart valves most of the time, and no, they don't talk. Or maybe they do, but in a language incomprehensible for us human beings.

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    When myocardial infarction strikes, time is of the essence

    Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 03/09/2013

    » Over the past week, three patients came to see me because of myocardial infarction. Their ages ranged from 30s to 40s.

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