Window on Lifestyle : Feature Stories
Health & Wellbeing in Phuket and beyond
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You could be dreaming of a tropical oasis, under the palm trees, listening to the waves lap onto the beach ...
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Most of us want to be fit and experts agree that what we eat, when we exercise and how much ...
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There has been a lot of water flooding into Bangkok and other regions lately ...
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Phuket International Hospital’s Health Booklets
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke? What should you do ...
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Selecting your own doctor, rather than having one selected for you, is something that many people ...
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Economy-class syndrome and deep vein thrombosis
I spend a lot of time flying in cramped economy-class seating. Many people ask me ...
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Vaccines are one of the medical and scientific breakthroughs that have made a dramatic...
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This outstanding event occurs each year as part of the Phuket yacht racing calendar....
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Recently a friend, whilst riding his bike, was bitten rather severely by a dog here in Phuket...
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Infertility new options available in Phuket
Inability to conceive a child is often suffered in silence and can be both frustrating...
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If you ever need an operation, even a small one, there's one group of specialists that...
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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, the leading cause of...
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It’s hot in Phuket, so how can we beat the heat? Our bodies have...
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Each year, many people are stung or bitten by marine creatures whilst swimming...
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Living in Phuket, we’re all constantly surrounded by delicious food to eat, and the need...
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Trying to sink the putt, rather than the humidity and heat sinking you, takes some preparation ...
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There was the hope and expectation that Tuberculosis, or TB as it’s commonly...
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The incidence of diabetes is on the rise and health authorities are very concerned that it...
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The liver is the second largest organ in your body (your skin is the largest) and performs...
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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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Parents of school age children living in Phuket are very lucky in that there are...
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Understanding more about cholesterol and regularly checking your cholesterol levels can...
Health matters: Where should I go for treatment?
For many on the island, this important question will at some stage, need to be addressed...
Health matters: Marine Bites and Stings
Each year, many people are stung or bitten by marine creatures whilst swimming in the...
Health matters: Massage
You could be dreaming of a tropical oasis, under the palm trees, listening to the waves lap...
Health matters: Gastroenteritis
It’s known variously as Bali Belly, the Tokyo Trots or the Rangoon Runs...
Health matters: Snakes
The mere mention of snakes is enough to paralyse most of us with terror...
Health matters: Blood Donations
The start of the tourist season and the associated influx of visitors to Phuket results in...
Health matters: Health Check Ups
Most of us want to be fit and experts agree that eating sensibly, exercising regularly and...
Health matters: Economy-Class Syndrome
I spend a lot of time flying in cramped economy-class seating. Many people...
Green Feature: Environmental Insulation
Often when people think about insulation they think of keeping in the heat...
Health matters: Cleaning Up the Environment
The home can be a toxic waste dump and cleaning products are especially responsible for creating...
Health matters: Vaccinations
Vaccines are one of the medical and scientific breakthroughs that have mad...
Health matters: Beating the Heat
It’s hot in Phuket, so how can we beat the heat? Our bodies have the capacity to...
Green Feature: Green Pest Control
Pest control is an important issue in Thailand with ants, spiders, cockroaches...
Health matters: Emergencies In Phuket
Sadly, serious accidents and critical medical emergencies affect a large number of people...
