Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 29, 2009
I've been working to put together a comprehensive look at why ensuring that you're getting enough vitamin D is one of the most important ways you can prevent disease and increase your lifespan.
My full report should be ready in a few days, but until then, here's a look at a few essential details on vitamin D and some of what it does in your body: Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 07, 2009
While some people can overcome constipation by eating large quantities of vegetables every day, simply eating more fiber is not a guaranteed solution for every person who suffers with chronic constipation.
What follows are several action steps that I have found to be helpful for most chronic cases of constipation: Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 28, 2009
If you don't have trouble digesting whole grains that contain naturally occurring gluten, oats make for a healthy and satisfying meal - a bowl of hot oatmeal is especially nice on cold fall and winter mornings.
Of the many varieties of oats on the market, your best choice is steel-cut oats, which are whole oat groats that have been cut into small pieces. Steel-cut oats are more nutritious than varieties like rolled or quick oats, which are somewhat nutrient-depleted due to heavier processing. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 24, 2009
This is a text-only version of my mom's famous healthy Jap Chae recipe. It's 100% vegan-friendly and the flavors and textures are through the roof.
To view this recipe in photos, please click here:
How to Make Jap Chae Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 10, 2009
Just a brief post to share an exquisite cover of the love theme from Cinema Paradiso.
Many thanks to David Park of Incheon, South Korea, for recommending this movie to me many years ago. In my book, Cinema Paradiso is one of those once-in-a-lifetime films. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2009
Updated on August 30, 2009
Wouldn't it be amazingly fun to travel around the world and dance outdoors with happy people? I'm guessing that it would be really good for our health.
I hope you love the following video as much as I do - it's of a fellow named Matt Harding dancing outdoors with happy people all over the world. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 04, 2009
One of the most common and preventable physical health challenges that I have treated over the years is called frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. Even if you don't currently have a problem with your shoulders, I highly recommend that you read this article in its entirety, as the guidelines provided below can help you maintain healthy shoulders and prevent a wide variety of physical ailments of the shoulder and upper back regions. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 30, 2009
Though soon doo boo jigae is traditionally made with a bit of spice, my mom has long made it without adding fine red chili powder to accommodate me and my sisters when we were growing up, and now her toddler grandsons. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 22, 2009
Just a brief post to share some details on a few items at Amazon.com that I think most people would find helpful. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 20, 2009
Tension-type headaches typically involve dull or pressure-like pain in and around your temples, forehead, scalp, or the back of your neck. Often times, the pain associated with a tension-type headache will feel like it's being created by a band of pressure that's tightening around your head. Read more
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