Window on Lifestyle : Feature Stories
Health & Wellbeing in Phuket and beyond
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They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, it now seems that the humble...
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Last month in Shop WINDOW on Lifestyle we featured the first in our series about international...
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Going to the doctor is something we all hate to do – sometimes we feel ’no news is...
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Understanding more about cholesterol and regularly checking your cholesterol levels can...
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Where should I go for treatment?
For many on the island, this important question will at some stage, need to be addressed...
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Each year, many people are stung or bitten by marine creatures whilst swimming in the...
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You could be dreaming of a tropical oasis, under the palm trees, listening to the waves lap...
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It’s known variously as Bali Belly, the Tokyo Trots or the Rangoon Runs...
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The start of the tourist season and the associated influx of visitors to Phuket results in...
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Most of us want to be fit and experts agree that eating sensibly, exercising regularly and...
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I spend a lot of time flying in cramped economy-class seating. Many people ask me about...
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Often when people think about insulation they think of keeping in the heat...
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The home can be a toxic waste dump and cleaning products are especially responsible for creating...
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Vaccines are one of the medical and scientific breakthroughs that have mad...
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It’s hot in Phuket, so how can we beat the heat? Our bodies have the capacity to...
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Pest control is an important issue in Thailand with ants, spiders, cockroaches...
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Sadly, serious accidents and critical medical emergencies affect a large number of people...
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As the world continues its search for viable, affordable and renewable energy sources...
Health matters: Choosing a doctor in Phuket
Selecting your own doctor, rather than having one selected for you, is something you may......
Green Feature: Shedding Light On Solar Power
As the world becomes more and more interested in alternative energy source......
Green Feature: Recycling Makes the waste go round
We all know the ‘three R’s’ – reduce, re-use and recycle. But how much recycling actually......
Green Feature: Energy Efficiency
Climate change – whether we like it or not, these two words have begun to intrude more and......
Green Feature: Tropical composting
Compost is made by allowing organic materials to decompose in a controlled environment......
Green Feature: Tips for a greener lifestyle
It's something you've been meaning to do for a while - start a compost heap...
Green Feature: Green Buildings
More than 30 percent of world resources on construction!...
Feature: What to do? Who to contact?
Coping with procedures on the death of a foreign national in Thailand. The following brief information is based on guidelines issued by the British Embassy...
Green Feature: EM - A Natural Miracle
EM naturally attach themselves to harmful micro-organisms, neutralizing odours and cleaning stagnant water. On resort islands like Phuket...
Health matters: Thai Traditional Medicine
Feeling off-colour? Medicine not working? Side-effects? Maybe you should consider a different approach?...
Health matters: Teeth Whitening
The development of teeth whitening or teeth bleaching has been a great step forward. Many people now use the treatment just to get an extra-special clean white look...
Health matters: Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga is one of the fastest growing health practices in the world today. Celebrities have taken to it like ducks to water, not as slaves to the latest fad, but because it helps...
Health matters: Acupuncture
The practice of acupuncture originated in China more than 4,000 years ago. In essence, the treatments involve inserting sterilized needles into specific points in the body according to the condition being treated...
Health matters: How to loose weight
Obesity is, apart from its unsightly physical qualities, a leading cause of many illnesses including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease...
Health matters: What Do You know? about dental implants
Dental implants are metal anchors placed in the jaw bone underneath the gum tissue to support artificial teeth, when natural teeth have been removed...
Health matters: Tips for Eye Protection
The easiest and best way to avoid sore or tired eyes resulting from staring at your computer monitor is to give your eyes a rest every hour or so...
Health matters: How to protect your skin
LPhuket is the only island province in Thailand known as 'The Pearl of Andaman' because of its famous diving sites and beautiful beaches...
