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Bipolar disorder may have connection to gut-brain axis
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 30/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: My 22-year-old son is severely bipolar, which impacts his life terribly. I have kept up with the studies that have shown success in treating bipolar with a faecal transplant. Do you know of any open studies right now that might take my son? We would travel anywhere to get it done.
Helpful lifestyle changes for the gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just moved to a new city for a job. It has been overwhelming, and my diet and workouts went off the rails. Then I got sick and had to take antibiotics. I can tell that my gut microbiome is messed up. What's the best way to heal it? I'd rather not take probiotics.
Preserving local traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2023
» Since Phetchaburi and Songkhla have an abundance of sugar palm trees, people recognise these two provinces for their palm sugar products. When local ingredient expert Anusorn Tipayanon and community architect Jantrarat Jantaratippalukit visited Pattani, they were surprised to see the palm sugar production process there. After trying wak or krachae (liquor made from palm sugar) in Panare, Anusorn came up with the idea to create the exhibition "Soul/Sweet" which depicts products made from palm sugar.
An ally of your skin
Life, Noko, Published on 07/03/2023
» In 2013, Nicolas Travis started developing skincare products and three years later he launched the Allies of Skin brand.
Best way to help gut microbiome is to eat healthful diet
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 06/12/2022
» Dear Doctors: It seems like every new health discovery is connected to the gut microbiome these days. I'm 68 years old, and this is new to me. I understand about probiotics, and I even take one, but now I'm seeing ads for prebiotics and postbiotics. What are they? Do I need to take them?
Bitec to host Pet Fair Bangkok edition
Life, Published on 24/10/2022
» The "Pet Fair South East Asia" will reunite the international pet industry in Bangkok from Wednesday to Friday, at Bitec Hall 103-104, Bang Na-Trat Road.
An antioxidant brew for ageing
Life, Noko, Published on 04/01/2022
» Found in the cell walls of plants, such as bran and certain fruit seeds, ferulic acid serves as an antioxidant to fight off free radicals.
In for the long haul: long term effects of Long Covid
Miskawaan Health Group, Published on 28/08/2021
» COVID-19 has highlighted to the world just how vulnerable we are, not just as individuals but as a society, to infection from viruses and how they can disrupt our lives. Although governments and pharmaceutical companies race to develop vaccines against COVID-19, it is already well documented that the vaccines cannot be anywhere near 100% reliable, effective, or free of significant side effects. Not only that, but as viruses (not just COVID-19) mutate, any vaccines will struggle to keep pace.
TISTR adds value with 15 probiotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2021
» Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) has developed and increased production of 15 strains of probiotics to add value to Thai food products and reduce import of probiotics.
Plant power
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 19/02/2021
» Back in the day, being vegan was difficult and most food was limited to vegetables or soy products. However, with more and more people adopting a vegan lifestyle, the tables have turned and the market is full of vegan substitutes for everyday food like spreads and cheese made of plant milk. Guru lists a few vegan alternatives for products typically made using dairy and eggs, even sodas!