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Cluster solution
14/02/2012 : Every year medication errors account for around 10% of overall mistakes that are blamed for some 100,000 deaths in the US, and though no such statistic is available for Thailand, this unnecessary loss of life has been a niggling source of concern.
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HEALTH4ALLCaring for the elderly
14/02/2012 : More than half of my heart patients are above the age of 65. This doesn't come as a surprise since heart diseases usually come with advancing years; the older you are, the higher the risk. But in the not-too-distant future I expect that most of my patients will be 75, or older, because people are now living longer and this increased longevity means that our society contains a greater proportion of elderly citizens.
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Pandering to your plasma
27/12/2011 : Whether it was down to the essential oils rhythmically applied to my body, the brain purifying aromas from the in-suite fragrance warmer, the deep-sinew massage technique, or what, I don't precisely know, but I definitely felt better after I'd completed my 90 minute Immunetra Aromatic Gems Massage at Spa Athenee than I had in years.

WELLNESS
Coffee: The good, the bad and the controversial
27/12/2011 : Controversy, confusion and myth seem to attach themselves to certain food and drinks, especially in matters concerning health. Misleading media reports and conflicting research studies help perpetuate the situation and add to the confusion.

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Winter Miracle
26/12/2011 : Escape to Antidote Spa at Grand Millennium Sukhumvit and experience true indulgence. Soothe away stresses and strains from modern living with a collection of exclusive products from Pevonia. From now until end of January 2012, take advantage of our Winter Miracle's special offer! Enjoy the 'Facial Miracle' or 'Miracle Scrub' treatment and receive a THB 500 worth gift voucher to save on your next visit!
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The ultimate answer for those who never stop being beautiful
25/12/2011 : Have you ever changed yourself? _ changed a job when you're bored of it or changed your boyfriend / girlfriend when you come to realize that he or she is not the one for you? Well, that's pretty simple as those changes don't come with physical pain. However, if you want to make your small eyes bigger, your big flat nose more prominent or turn your flat breasts into fabulous ones, you need to have courage and perseverance.

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Eforea Spa at Millennium Hilton
22/12/2011 : The new global spa concept that is poised to be one of the world's fastest growing spa brands - eforea: spa at Hilton features an exclusive menu of treatment journeys and innovative design elements, all providing a turnkey spa solution for spa lovers everywhere.

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Pamper and be pampered
22/12/2011 : Delight your family, friends or customers and show them you truly care by giving them exclusive "Gift Certificates" from Oriental Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
WELLNESS
Exercising for health
20/12/2011 : Optimum levels of health vary from one person to another; a professional athlete, for example, will have a radically different optimum level from someone who runs in competitive local races or someone who just enjoys walking.

IN TOUCH
Sex and the post-menopausal woman
20/12/2011 : "Dried up" is the dubious phrase sometimes used to refer to women going through menopause _ the process marked by a number of physical changes, including the end of menstruation. Not only is the term offensive, it's also inaccurate. Far from losing both the ability and the desire for sex, a recent study reported that a significant portion of women were more sexually active after 40 than during their younger years.

MUMMY SAYS
Respecting various shades of gender
20/12/2011 : As society seemingly gains more acceptance of the "third" gender, many parents and other well-meaning friends and relatives develop fear that their boys will not grow up to be a man. As a mother of a boy, I have heard countless sentences that shout "Do not [insert a very ordinary action here, like let my 17-month-old boy play with cooking utensils] or he will grow up to be gay!" accompanied by a "horrendous" story about a friend of a friend's neighbour's son who grew up and found himself attracted to the same sex, just because he did the aforementioned thing when he was little.

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Hilton Pattaya launches eforeaTM Spa Membership
20/12/2011 : Promising to take guests on a transformative journey that indulges the senses, Hilton Pattaya has launched an eforea spa at Hilton membership program with two options.
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