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Are White Rice and White Potatoes Harmful To Your Health?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 13, 2019
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Updated on November 13, 2019

To continue where we left off in last week's newsletter, I'd like to share what I've learned over the years about eating white rice and potatoes.

I've found that it's generally true that eating rice and potatoes decreases cellular sensitivity to insulin, leading to higher blood glucose and a tendency to carry extra adipose tissue. These tendencies seem to grow with age, and at this point, we don't fully understand the biochemistry behind this - we can only state that as we age, skeletal muscle cells usually become less sensitive to insulin while fat cells become more sensitive to insulin, which leads to more uptake of glucose into our fat cells, fuelling their growth. Read more about Are White Rice and White Potatoes Harmful To Your Health?

 

Simple Breathing Exercises for Improved Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 17, 2019
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Health enthusiasts are all too aware of the importance of choosing nutrient-rich foods for fuel. There's no denying that we need a wide variety of nutrients from healthy food to create energy to fuel our daily activities.

It's worth remembering that nutrients on their own do not create energy. Read more about Simple Breathing Exercises for Improved Health

 

How Much Sleep Do You Really Need To Be Healthy?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 22, 2019
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Few facets of your life have greater impact on your health status than the amount of quality rest that you get each night.

Why is your sleeping routine so important to your ability to prevent disease and be at your best? Read more about How Much Sleep Do You Really Need To Be Healthy?

 

Where Is Your Pain Coming From?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 30, 2019
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Updated on July 30, 2019

Sometimes, you can pinpoint exactly where you are feeling pain and that point does in fact represent where you are injured. But there are many instances in which you may feel pain or discomfort in one area of your body while the actual injury is in a different location. Read more about Where Is Your Pain Coming From?

 

Why I Take A Cold Shower Every Morning

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 29, 2019
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Updated on May 29, 2019

I was introduced to the practice of taking cold showers for multiple health benefits by a good friend in graduate school more than 20 years ago. I still remember the shock of giving it a go for the first time in the middle of a harsh winter in a suburb of Chicago. My body immediately began hyperventilating as I summoned all of my resolve to take on that icy cold water from Lake Michigan. Beyond the initial moment of impact, what I remember most was a deep sense of satisfaction afterward for getting through the experience. Read more about Why I Take A Cold Shower Every Morning

 

How the Body Works: Overview of Organ Systems

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 14, 2019
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Updated on May 14, 2019

If you want to be relatively free of the fear of not knowing enough about your health that you have to rely on others to make big decisions for you, it's critical that you take some time to learn about how your body works. Read more about How the Body Works: Overview of Organ Systems

 

7 Ways to Care for Your Health Every Day

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 18, 2019
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I'm often asked how to go about finding a family physician who emphasizes the importance of our daily choices and isn't quick to lean on prescription medications to address common health challenges. Read more about 7 Ways to Care for Your Health Every Day

 

What to do About Cancer - Part One

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 01, 2019
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Updated on February 1st, 2019

First, let's be clear on what cancer is and how it may hurt your health.

The building blocks of your brain, lungs, liver, heart, skin, and other organs are one or more of the following types of tissue: Read more about What to do About Cancer - Part One

 

What to do About Cancer - Part Two

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 01, 2019
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Updated on February 1st, 2019

In part one of this look at what to do about cancer, I expressed support for surgical excision of a malignant tumor whenever deemed prudent by those involved.

Generally, I don't feel as good about radiation and chemotherapy, but before I explain why, please allow me to say this: if you've already undergone radiation or chemotherapy, consider your body strong and resilient, having withstood the harmful effects of these therapies. Read more about What to do About Cancer - Part Two

 

Carbohydrate Cravings | Iron Deficiency Anemia in Premenopausal Women

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 11, 2019
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From a brief Q&A with Daniela Ginta, a freelance writer based in Kamloops, BC, writing a feature article on women's health for a Canadian publication.

1. Do women experience fluctuating carbohydrate cravings and if yes, what is the most probable cause (or causes)? How to best manage such cravings? Read more about Carbohydrate Cravings | Iron Deficiency Anemia in Premenopausal Women

 

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