Suthin Liptawat

Reliable Guide to Herbs

I had never heard of the organization called The American Botanical Council or The ABC until I browsed the Google Dirctory a few weeks ago. It took me only two minutes to decide to become a professional member of this non-profit organization.

I fell in love with Herbalgram,the journal of The ABC. Now I have another excellent resource to learn more about herbs and herbal medicine and to impart the knowledge to my patients. I enjoy reading the feature article about Licorice,in the spring 2006 issue of the journal.

You will not be disappointed to visit The ABC website: www.herbalgram.org

Give Credit Where Credit Is Due

I must give the credit to the two books and authors that encourage and guide me to start my first weblog.

The first one is: BLOG WILD by Andy Wibbels. This book is really good for blogging newbie like me. It is not intimidating at all. But before starting blogging,I get a second opinion from a second book: BLOGGING for Dummies by Brad Hill.

My suggestion to fellow newbies is to use both books. Both books also help me deciding to go with Typepad.

Andy Wibbels helps me get started. His instructions is so easy to follow.

Brad Hill gives me more details that are not covered in BLOG WILD.

Well,I still have a lot more to learn.

Lesson Learned from a Film

The Film: Cars

It's a good movie,even though to me,the middle is a little boring. But the technology is amazing. I am always impressed with Pixar. The Disney Co. is lucky and smart to retain it.

Lesson learned: Victory is not the only thing.

My First Weblog

As a physician,I was asked this questiobn by my patients quite often "what diet book would you recommend"  This question compelled me to read  a few diet books on the market. Six months ago I recommend some of my patients to read and follow the Southbeach Diet Book,under my supervision. A couple of my patients are having good result.

I don't like the low-carb type of diet.

I did not have time to read another diet book until last weekend. I bought and read The Sonoma Diet and finished it within one day. It is like reading a page-turner novel. 

It's very well written. It's also well researched. It makes a lot of sense and seems very practical.

On the Sunday evening when my wife and I were having dinner at a restaurant,instead of ordering baked potato, I chose broccoli which is very rich in antioxidant.

My son,my daughter and her husband live in the Bay area. They are frequent visitors to the Sonoma-Napa areas. We had recently visited this so-called American Mediterranean region mainly for wine-tasting not long ago. When I was reading The Sonoma Diet book,I had the vivid picture of the region as the author's description.

Those who does not need to lose weight will also benefit tremendously by following the Wave 3 Lifestyle.

Finally,before ending my first post of my first ever blog, I strongly recommend this book to any one who wants to live a healty lifestyle whether you need to lose weight or not. But,as a disclaimer,consult your physician before following the advices in this Sonoma Diet or any other diet book.