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Sporting spirit takes a timeout
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 31/01/2013
» January should be a good month to start anew or pursue our resolutions. But alas, it didn't seem to go that way in the world of sport, which was rife with reports of poor sportsmanship and nasty players who resorted to antics or negative tactics that went against the spirit of fair play.
A prayer for the dying
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/02/2013
» For years Siriporn* has worked as a hospice volunteer at Wat Khampramong, which offers palliative care for terminally-ill patients, suffering mostly from cancer. This is one of the few places dedicated to tending patients who are turning the final corners of their lives, and Siriporn's main job is to help them through the inevitable as comfortably as possible.
Weight watching for the liver
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/02/2013
» Wattana (not his real name) is not a regular drinker. But he really enjoys the greasy food and sweet treats that are largely to blame for his higher-than-ideal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Coping with grief
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/02/2013
» 'When a loved one dies, the grieving process takes time," said Prof Bart Gruzalski of Limerick Insight Meditation Centre in Ireland. "The healing process happens gradually and cannot be forced or hurried. It's important to be patient. It's more important to remember that we cannot manage another person's grief."
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.
Banking on your Eggs
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/11/2012
» Having a baby is a dream come true for many women and 39-year-old Rungnapa (not her real name) is no exception. She has had a deep yearning to conceive since she was in her 20s.
Battling the Big C
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/12/2012
» When Prof Harald zur Hausen published an academic paper in 1972 suggesting that the human papilloma virus (HPV) played an important role in the genesis of cervical cancer, it received a chilly reception in medical circles.
Here's to good health
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2012
» Time flies. We are already in the midst of sweet December. Shops and places beautifully decked out with red and green ornaments signal festive holidays are quickly approaching. And shopping at a supermarket now becomes an adventure. A stunning array of attractively packaged goodies is ready to buy and eat. Everywhere I go, there is somebody talking about a family reunion feast, a company party or a cosy New Year's Eve party with friends.
Take control of drugs, don't let them control you
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 07/11/2012
» While most people resort to medicine to treat an illness after the symptoms have become noticeable, a friend of mine regularly takes pills as a pre-emptive measure. Following exposure to rain, even if it was only a brief shower, he'll usually take some type of cold medication, his thinking being: instead of waiting for a viral infection to set in, why not act immediately? This is something his mother taught him. So he keeps a stock of over-the-counter medication, like cough remedies and paracetamol, in his everyday bag and he also resorts to antibiotics at the first sign of a sore throat.
Smoke on the agenda
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 14/11/2012
» They are called "coffin nails" and "cancer sticks" and it's no accident since cigarette smoking is closely linked to lung diseases and death. And as November is World Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Bangkok hospitals are joining a worldwide push to raise awareness of the disease.