HEALTH

Should You Fast - at Least Briefly?

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:18:00 -0400

Intermittent fasting, or IF, refers to repeatedly going without solid food for longer periods than is typical on a daily breakfast-lunch-dinner schedule.

Are Wine and Cheese Healthy?

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:29:00 -0500

Three Ways to Help Prevent Migraines

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:55:00 -0500

World AIDS Day Walk Set for Dec 1st

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:55:00 -0500

Four Ways to Avoid a Hangover

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:35:00 -0400

Take a multivitamin The body can deal with a certain amount of alcohol thanks to the liver. Enzymes in the liver convert alcohol into acetaldehyde, which is the chemical responsible for that embarrassing facial flushing, as well as the headaches and nausea which are part and parcel of hangovers. In order to detoxify alcohol, liver enzymes require the mineral zinc and B vitamins, particularly B1. A good multivitamin will contain these nutrients.

30% of Drinking Water Fails Quality Standards

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:36:00 -0400

Only 70 per cent of bottled water and drinking water from vending machines passes quality standards set by the Department of Health, director general Dr Somyos Deerasamee has revealed.

Oral Sex Linked to Cancer Risk

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:02:00 -0400

Scientists say there is strong evidence linking oral sex to cancer, and urge more research into how human papillomaviruses may be to blame for a rise in oral cancer among white men.

Chronic Back Pain: Symtoms, causes and treatment

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:46:00 -0500

Many people suffer from chronic pain known as Sciatica but is rarely seen under 20 years of age.

Healthy Meal Franchise Expands

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:44:00 -0400

The Healthy Meal franchise, with branches throughout Thailand specializing in nutritious protein drinks, opened their first store in Pattaya in Soi Khao Talo just four months ago. With the immediate success of the shop, Healthy Meal has expanded to opening a second store in Jomtien.

Walnuts - Superfoods Par Excellence

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:38:00 -0400

Walnuts are the headliner for this category of SuperFood for a number of reasons. They are one of the few rich sources of plant-derived terrestrial omega-3 fatty acids (called alpha linolenic fatty acid, or ala) along with other nuts and seeds, mortar and pestle ground flaxseed, cold pressed organic raw flaxseed oil, hemp, perila and pumpkin seed, they are rich in plant sterols – plant sterols can play a significant role in lowering serum cholesterol levels – a good source of fibre and protein, and they also provide magnesium, silicium, copper, folate, natural lecithin, selenium and natural tochopherols, popularly known as “Vitamin E”.

Optimum Nutrition for Your Child’s Mind

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:07:00 -0400

All parents have an instinct to help their children be all they can. We want our children to be happy, intelligent and resourceful, with the full range of life skills they’ll need to live productively and well. That is, in essence, what childhood is all about.

Pattaya Times Recipe for Oil Provencal

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:21:00 -0400

Versatile, simple to make, and saturated with the sun-drenched flavors of the Southern France this infusion is a good starting place for experimenting with oils. "Try sauteing vegetables in some or drizzle a litle over breads, beans, salads,raw or steamed vegetables, goat's or other cheeses",

Beans are an Ancient Superfood

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:18:00 -0400

Many people have relegated beans to the back of the pantry for a few reasons: they assume that beans, while good for vegetarians and ‘back to the land’ types, don’t have much to offer the average meat-eating diner. They also figure that beans take way too long to cook. There is also the wind issue.

Thai Scientists Breed New Super Rice Varieties

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:14:00 -0400

Thailand's plant breeding researchers have successfully developed the durable genomic resources of Thai rice containing higher minerals and antioxidants which they claim can reduce the risk of diabetes.

Seven Ways Stress Can Actually Be Good for You

Wed, 19 May 2010 16:48:00 -0400

Facial Lifting Wonders

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:55:00 -0400

Lift, Rejuvenate & Revive Your Skin with Intelligent Agents

‘Knock Out Cancer’ at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:15:00 -0400

Chonburi Organizes Aerobics to Improve the Health of Working People

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:19:00 -0500

Working people in Chonburi gathered together for some aerobics exercise organized by the Chonburi government with the hopes to encourage the working people to take better care of their health.

Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:30:00 -0500

Most people only find out that they have coronary artery heart disease when they have an annual check-up or if they have a heart attack. Usually they feel no symptoms or prior warning because the symptoms and signs of coronary artery heart disease are often only noted in the advanced stage of the disease or with a sudden failure of the heart muscle (heart attack). Please consider yourself as being lucky if you get early detection.

Emergency Medical Service Now Available in Pattaya

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:41:00 -0500

The Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand together with Pattaya City along with 11 other medical units recently joined together to offer a 24- hour emergency medical service to people in Pattaya by calling 1669.