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SMARTCHOICE Go easy on those sugary treats

13/02/2012 : Many of us adore spoiling our loved ones with sweet things on St Valentine's Day, but it can often be hard to decide which type of confectionary _ chocolate, cakes, candy, fancy biscuits, ice cream, etc _ is best to indulge in and when to call a halt.
Free lecture on holistic healing

13/02/2012 : Ken Rosen, a holistic health consultant and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) specialist, will give two complimentary lectureson Feb 15 and 16 at the Oriental Spa of Mandarin Oriental Hotel where he will be in residence one month, and daily thereafter until March 15.

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HEALTH
Witthaya rejects criticism of new NHSO appointees
02/02/2012 : Public Health Minister Witthaya Buranasiri says the government's medical welfare policies will not be affected by new appointees to the National Health Security Office board who allegedly harbour political and commercial motives.
HEALTH FOR ALL
Avoiding the e word
31/01/2012 : There are so many myths about exercise and heart disease, so many misunderstandings. Anyone who has heart disease is automatically regarded as being in a weakened state of health and it is assumed that his or her life could be in danger. Heart disease is certainly a very scary prospect for many people. Patients of mine with high blood pressure are always asking me whether they have it and that is a hard question to answer because high blood pressure can often lead to heart disease. Also, the medicines used to treat high blood pressure can sometimes be the same as those prescribed for heart disease.
IN TOUCH
Child's dental health
31/01/2012 : Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. Caring for children's teeth from an early age will help them to grow up with healthy teeth and gums. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do to promote healthy teeth and prevent dental health problems. However, dental caries and other related problems that can affect children are preventable.
Hope on the Horizon
31/01/2012 : Seventy-year-old Don Wright doesn't believe in giving up without a fight. Since being diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM), also known as myeloma, eight years ago, he has become a beacon of light for patients battling the crippling cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow. While no exact cause has been found to lead to this disease, it does primarily affect elderly folks. The median age of diagnosis is roughly 70 years.
HEALTH CARE
Medic names groups pushing for reform
31/01/2012 : Five groups with political backing are behind the planned reform of the national healthcare scheme, says a member of the National Health Security Office Board.
Thai health scheme used in major study
28/01/2012 : Thailand's experience of universal health coverage has prompted the Rockefeller Foundation to encourage other countries to adopt the scheme in a three-year project costing half a million US dollars.
Health and beauty sector more attractive
26/01/2012 : The health and beauty sector expects robust growth of at least 20% to a value of more than 200 billion baht this year, led by a positive outlook for herbal products, says Deputy Commerce Minister Siriwat Kachornprasart.
IN THE MIRROR
Scars, scars, go afar!
26/01/2012 : Pimples are habitual. Although more seen during your teenage years, they continue to pay a visit at any age, anytime and without any notice. It's all good, okay, at least tolerable, if they come and go quickly. The problem occurs when they leave a mark on our face after they're gone. And of course with time, as more acne appears, the chances of more scarring increases. What's worse? If you don't treat acne scars swiftly, they're likely to stay with you forever. For those of you are thinking time will do the trick, you may be right _ only if you are in your younger years when the body is quick to recover. As an adult, it's best to procrastinate no more, and get a scarring treatment system right away, before chaos ensues.
HEALTH
Keep funds independent, say experts
25/01/2012 : International experts have advised Thailand to solve discrepancies in its three health-care schemes rather than attempt to merge the funds into a single national system.
INTOUCH
Overcoming obstacles to post-natal sex
24/01/2012 : Along with the wonders of bringing a child into the world, having a baby is one of the most significant physical upheavals that a woman's body will ever experience. As the birth marks the end of pregnancy, a new post-natal period begins. Many women find themselves unprepared to deal with a host of important changes, including the difficult issue of one's post-natal sex life.