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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

 

Should You Have Surgery for Back Pain?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 25, 2005
Natural Health Care

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Center in Oxford, England concluded that intensive rehabilitation for chronic lower back pain provides just as much relief as surgery at half the cost.

This study is hardly news to many physical therapists and chiropractors who work at helping people with lower back pain through natural means on a regular basis. Read more

 

How Wallets Can Cause Back Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 24, 2005
Natural Health Care

Did you know that carrying a wallet in your backpocket can dramatically increase your risk of having a chronic lower back problem? Sitting down with one side of your pelvis slightly elevated because of a wallet can cause instability in your pelvic joints, which can cause intermittent lower back sprains and strains. Please think of people you know who still carry their wallets in their back pockets and pass this tip along. Read more

 

Must See TV?

Posted by Margaret Kim on Mar 13, 2005
Children's Health Issues
Natural Health Care

According to market research company A.C. Nielson, Americans watch an average of almost four hours of television per day. What are the consequences of spending so much time in front of the television?

Most studies concerning the effects of TV watching focus on television’s impact on children. However, the ways in which television affect us in childhood stay with us as we grow into adulthood. For example, researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found a clear link between watching more than two hours of TV per day in childhood and smoking, being overweight, and being physically unfit in adulthood. Read more

 

Are You Damaging Your Kidneys Without Knowing It?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 27, 2005
Natural Health Care
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Before we look at some of the most common ways in which you might be damaging your kidneys, here are a few of the many reasons why having healthy kidneys is absolutely essential to your overall health:

  1. Your kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin that has the important responsibility of stimulating your bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

  2. Your kidneys produce renin, a hormone that helps to regulate your blood pressure.

 

How to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Pancreatic Cancer

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 20, 2005
Natural Health Care

According to a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Instittute, regular intake of red meat, pork, and processed meats can significantly increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Read more

 

Low Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 15, 2005
Natural Health Care

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Mammograms: What For, Exactly?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 23, 2005
Natural Health Care

If you're still going for a mammogram screening once every year or two years, please consider the following: Read more

 

Understanding Leg Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
Natural Health Care

Over the past several months, many people have visited our clinic or written letters asking what they can do about various aches, pains, and cramps in their legs.

Here's an example of such a note that came in this past week:

I'm 83 and have a problem that has slowly developed over the past year. More and more I am experiencing cramps in my legs and inner thighs. They interrupt sleep and this morning it was extremely hurtful in my left leg. I have searched medical books that I have, but (haven't been able to find out) what is wrong.

I'm sure there is something natural that my system is lacking, but I don't know what. Is there anything you can recommend that I can try? Read more

 

Nine Steps to Better Sleep

Posted by Margaret Kim on Dec 05, 2004
Natural Health Care

In 1965, a 17 year-old college student tried to set a world record for staying awake. During his quest he experienced the following symptoms: visual and auditory hallucinations, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, and psychosis. After 264 hours and 12 minutes (just over 11 days), he collapsed due to profound weakness. Thankfully, he made a full recovery after sleeping 14 hours and 40 minutes. Read more

 

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