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    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.

  • 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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  • Holiday Time

    Euphoria at eforea

    19/12/2011 : With its delicate blue butterfly motif, eforea, the new spa concept Hilton Hotels plans to roll out to upwards of 80 premium properties around the world, aims for nothing less than to make you feel as if you are emerging from a human cocoon, refreshed, rejuvenated and even reborn.

  • Holiday Time

    Add Christmas spirit to your skin with eggnog body scrub

    19/12/2011 : To embrace the holiday spirit, Devarana Spa presents a delightfully-scented eggnog exfoliating recipe for the body. The nutritional and therapeutic benefits of Christmas spices in a fresh egg-white mixture are infused with fresh milk and natural exfoliating grains to deep cleanse the skin, smooth away dry, dull surface cells and nourish the skin. A hint of sweet and serene vanilla aroma is added to invoke the senses and warm your mood.

  • SMARTCHOICE

    Insect initiative

    19/12/2011 : Mention holy basil (kraprao) and turmeric (kamin) in the same breath and many people will assume you're about to give the recipe for some appetising Thai dish. But the strong-smelling essential oils in these two kitchen-garden plants also make them perfect as ingredients in a natural mosquito repellent.

  • SPOTLIGHT

    Southern Comfort

    16/12/2011 : Nestled in the newly opened 79-room The Lit Bangkok located in the heart of the city is the hidden escape, Kiriya Spa. Striking a sharp contrast to the ultra modern hotel, the transitional passage prepares spa-goers to slow down the pace as if entering the Bangkok of a bygone era. As its name suggests, Kiriya embraces the traditionally graceful manner of Thai culture, while the interior design recalls local aesthetics in understated golden brown and decorative touches to good effect.

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