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The power of the placebo
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 04/06/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: We use mints to help our six-year-old with carsickness. When the mints came from the tin, they didn't help at all. But when we started keeping them in a prescription pill bottle, the "medicine" made his symptoms go away. Is this the placebo effect? Why does it work?
Talk to a doctor before starting supplements
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 05/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What is your opinion of the brain and memory supplements that we see advertised on TV? I'm also curious about other supplements, like the ones that are advertised to help with vision or for joint health. Do any really help?
An alternative therapy
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/07/2022
» After the legalisation of marijuana took effect last month allowing people to grow the plant at home and buy cannabis products, Sarayoot Buranapanich has found a glimmer of hope in weed. A 46-year-old terminal cancer patient, Sarayoot has turned his back on the mainstay of treatment.
The power of herbal medicine
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/11/2021
» Earlier this year, health-conscious customers were seen queuing up at a herbal retailer in a Bangkok neighbourhood in hopes of buying a few bottles of fah talai jone (green chiretta) capsules. With a surge of Covid-19 cases earlier this year, the herbal product made them feel secure and gave them hope of relying on something else besides Favipiravir.
Spreading positivity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/10/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic and relentless political conflict in Thailand has caused frustrations for illustrator and graphic designer Nuttapong Daovichitr, aka Nutdao. At one point, he felt he wanted to have a break from these negative situations and eventually created his debut virtual reality exhibition "Safe Space".
VR exhibition offers viewers a safe space
Life, Published on 06/10/2021
» "Safe Space" is the first online virtual reality exhibition by Nuttapong Daovichitr, aka Nutdao, who is displaying 11 digital paintings at Art Bakery Gallery, a VR gallery fully accessible around the clock, until Oct 31.
A promising development in the fight against Covid
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/04/2021
» After five days of treatment, more than 300 Covid-19 patients have been cured by fah talai jone (andrographis paniculata) or green chireta.
Ethics of waste
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2019
» Some weeks ago, a Facebook page shared posts from a closed group of people who believed in urine therapy or urotherapy.
Saluting those who heal
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/02/2019
» Since 1992, the Prince Mahidol Award has been conferred on individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to medicine and public health.
Ancient remedy
Life, Story: ARUSA PISUTHIPAN, Published on 14/08/2018
» Turmeric, or khamin chan in Thai, is an old spice that has been used as an ingredient in Thai dishes for ages. Its root is crushed and powdered and has long been regarded as a dietary supplement -- a go-to for stomach and bowel problems.