Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 17, 2005
When my sisters and I were growing up, it seemed like there was always a huge pot of seaweed soup on the stove. Seaweed soup, called Mi-Yuk Gook in Korean, has been a staple in the Korean diet for much of Korea's 5000 year history.
For Koreans living all over the world, seaweed soup is a must for all pregnant women and students. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 17, 2005
Ingredients:
4 cups of flat or curled parsley, chopped
1 large or 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 rib of celery, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup of your favourite olives
2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions: Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 10, 2005
I just came across an important article on the potential health risks of using cell phones in the July 10th issue of the Toronto Star. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 07, 2005
Here are six simple steps that you can take to protect your eyesight for years to come and even improve your current eyesight:
- Rest your eyes whenever you can.
Whenever you take a short break from your daily duties, close your eyes while you rest. Closing your eyes for a few minutes every hour can dramatically reduce eye strain, tension headaches, and even fatigue. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 05, 2005
Did you know that even on relatively cool days, the temperature inside a parked car can get hot enough to cause heatstroke? A recent study by researchers at Stanford Medical School found that the temperature inside of a parked car with the windows rolled up can rise an average of 40 degrees Fahrenheit within an hour. 80 percent of of this increase occurs within the first half hour. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 02, 2005
Ingredients:
1 cup of raw cashews
1/2 cup of raw almonds
Directions:
Use a strong blender or food processor to process nuts until they form a thick, spreadable paste. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 19, 2005
The next time you have a headache and want quick relief without pills, try some acupressure on your own hand. It's super simple to do and can provide significant relief in a matter of minutes. Read more
Posted by Margaret Kim on Jun 13, 2005
A close friend of mine mentioned to me the other day that when she and her husband first married, one of the activities she enjoyed most was having him rub her feet in the evenings while they chatted about their day. She really loved feeling the warmth of his hands and the pressure on her skin, as well as spending the time with him. She enjoyed this activity to the point where, when she’d see him in the evenings, she would clear her throat and wiggle her toes at him as a way of asking for another foot massage. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 13, 2005
Ingredients:
2 filets of fresh wild salmon, skin removed
2 cups of orange juice
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Bring orange juice to a hearty simmer. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2005
Here in Canada, a cable channel called The Food Network just began showing a television series out of the United Kingdom, called Jamie's School Dinners. The two episodes that I have watched have been positively brilliant.
This television series follows celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, as he visits schools around the country with a mission to change the way that the government and parents are feeding their kids. It was both shocking and sad to see Jamie ask a group of elementary students to identify various vegetables, only to have asparagus mistaken for onion and celery mistaken for potato. I thought that I was the only kid to have soda and chocolate bars for lunch. Read more
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