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Midwifery Care

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 03, 2005
Healthy Pregnancy

It's been almost a month now since my wife and I gratefully welcomed a healthy baby into our lives. As my younger sister said the first time she held our baby, "He's perfect." :)

We are so glad that we chose to give birth at home. We were blessed to have the help and guidance of three amazing midwives who provided all the clinical skills and caring support that we needed during my wife's
6-hour labour period. For those of you who are planning on having a baby, if you haven't already considered midwifery care, I encourage you to look into it. Read more about Midwifery Care

 

Seaweed: An Ancient Korean Health Food

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 17, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

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 about Seaweed: An Ancient Korean Health Food

 

More Potential Dangers Of Using Cell Phones

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 10, 2005
Health Warnings

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 about More Potential Dangers Of Using Cell Phones

 

Six Ways to Protect Your Eyesight

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 07, 2005
Natural Health Care

Here are six simple steps that you can take to protect your eyesight for years to come and even improve your current eyesight:

  1. 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 about Six Ways to Protect Your Eyesight

 

How to Keep Your Children Safe In and Around Cars

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 05, 2005
Children's Health Issues

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 about How to Keep Your Children Safe In and Around Cars

 

Acupressure For Natural Pain Relief

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 19, 2005
Natural Health Solutions

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 about Acupressure For Natural Pain Relief

 

The Health Benefits of Physical Touch

Posted by Margaret Kim on Jun 13, 2005
Natural Health Care

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 about The Health Benefits of Physical Touch

 

Improving School Lunches For Children

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources
Children's Health Issues

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 about Improving School Lunches For Children

 

Apples & Antioxidants

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 06, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

One of the most powerful steps that you can take to prevent disease is to eat plenty of antioxidant-rich foods.

A recent study by the Canadian government found that good ol' apples are an excellent source of antioxidants. Here is a summary of what this study found:

 

How To Pick A Good Watermelon

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 25, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Need some help with choosing a good watermelon? Here are a few of the things that I look for when digging through the watermelon bin at our local market:

1. Press your fingers and thumbs into the skin from all angles. A good watermelon should be hard all around. Read more about How To Pick A Good Watermelon

 

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