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10 Primary Causes of Disease and Dysfunction

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 23, 2014
Natural Health Care

With few exceptions, disease and dysfunction do not appear overnight. Disease and dysfunction tend to develop slowly, usually over many years as subtle and overt signs that mark loss of health are ignored.

I have found that many people feel that they are fine until they get diagnosed with a named condition like diabetes or hypertension. The reality is that degeneration is a fact of life - with each passing day, we lose some of our health potential. It's the pace at which our bodies degenerate that we influence through our daily choices. By understanding the main causes of disease and dysfunction, we can make dietary and lifestyle choices that promote longevity.

The main causes of acceleration of disease and dysfunction can be categorized into three groups: Read more about 10 Primary Causes of Disease and Dysfunction

 

How Your Body Defends Itself

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 07, 2014
Natural Health Care

In response to questions I received on a recent newsletter on gluten and dairy increasing mucus production, let's have a look at the primary ways that your body
defends itself externally.

Your largest external defender is your skin, which acts as a physical barrier against harmful microorganisms. Sebum and sweat produced by your skin contain chemicals that have anti-microbial properties - this is one of a few reasons why excessive use of antiperspirants and soap is not good for your long term health. Read more about How Your Body Defends Itself

 

How To Manage Arthritis Naturally

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 03, 2014
Natural Health Care

A short while ago, I spoke at length with a new client about the nature of her arthritis and how different it is from osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease).

Our conversation made me realize that I should write up an entire piece discussing this, as I'm certain that there are some among our readership who don't have a clue why their joint pain is getting worse by the year despite giving their affected joints adequate rest. Read more about How To Manage Arthritis Naturally

 

How To Make Sure That You Are Getting Enough Vitamin D

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 16, 2014
Natural Health Care

The first point that I make clear with all of my clients is that no single nutrient works on its own to produce health effects in the human body.

Your body needs dozens of different nutrients to survive and thrive, and every nutrient that has a nourishing effect on your body works together with other nutrients and your body's self healing mechanisms to keep you well. Read more about How To Make Sure That You Are Getting Enough Vitamin D

 

Is It Harmful To Pop And Crack Joints?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 12, 2014
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Natural Health Care

That pop you sometimes hear when you stretch your joints comes from gas leaving the lubricating fluid that surrounds all of your joints. This fluid - called synovial fluid - is a thick liquid that acts as a lubricant and medium of transport for nutrients and waste products for the bone surfaces, ligaments, and tendons that make up your joints. Read more about Is It Harmful To Pop And Crack Joints?

 

What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Colds and Flus

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 05, 2014
Natural Health Care

The next time you experience a cold or the flu, remember this: rather than take conventional drugs to suppress uncomfortable symptoms, it's better for your health to allow the cold or flu to run its course while you get plenty of physical and emotional rest.

Conventional medicine and the pharmaceutical industry would have you believe that there is no "cure" for the common cold, that you should protect yourself against the flu with a vaccine that is laden with toxic chemicals, and that during the midst of a cold or flu, it is favorable to ease your discomfort with a variety of medications that can suppress your symptoms. Read more about What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Colds and Flus

 

Clean Eating Will Take You Places

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 08, 2014
Natural Health Care

The other day, an acquaintance asked me for some advice for his wife, who has long suffered with symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. He explained that her symptoms had gotten so bad that she was barely able to leave the home, and that their social life had become non-existent.

Typically, I find that I can't really be of service when a person asks for help for someone else. If the person who is experiencing symptoms won't ask for help directly, well, over the years, I have found that in most such cases, there isn't enough desire to make the changes needed to experience a turnaround. Read more about Clean Eating Will Take You Places

 

Seven Most Important Requirements for Healing

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 11, 2013
Personal and Environmental Wellness
Natural Health Care

After badly dislocating my left shoulder while playing basketball during my first year of university, I began experimenting with a variety of strength-training techniques for my shoulders. Over the course of several years, I tried numerous routines that called for dozens of exercises with free weights and machines. Read more about Seven Most Important Requirements for Healing

 

Tips For Staying Healthy With A Desk Job

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 09, 2013
Natural Health Care

Let’s begin our look at how to stay healthy while spending hours at a desk by addressing your foundation. Unless you have a health condition that makes it difficult to sit for a long period of time, your foundation while working at a desk is likely your pelvis, which serves as a base for your spinal column, which in turn provides protective housing for your nervous system, which serves as the primary highway of information traffic that allows you to do and feel all that you do. Read more about Tips For Staying Healthy With A Desk Job

 

Nutritional Considerations For Regular Computer Users

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 08, 2013
Healthy Eating Resources
Natural Health Care

Part one of this series on Tips For Staying Healthy With A Desk Job described the essentials of taking care of your physical health with specific exercises and being mindful of how you use your body throughout the day. Read more about Nutritional Considerations For Regular Computer Users

 

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