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Thoughts on the Coronavirus

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 27, 2020
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Over the weekend, I received a number of messages from people who are gravely concerned about the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

The most effective preventive measure is to wash and sanitize our hands frequently.  Washing and sanitizing is more effective than wearing a protective mask, as the primary mode of transmission is through direct contact with fomites, defined as objects or materials that have the capacity to carry infection.   Read more

 

More on Extracting Nutrients Out of What You Eat

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 18, 2019
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Healthy Eating Resources

As mentioned earlier in this series, cooking vegetables and other plant foods can soften naturally occurring fiber, which makes it easier for your digestive system to extract the many micronutrients that are abundant in plant foods. Read more

 

How to Treat and Prevent Ganglion Cysts

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 12, 2019
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Mobility Exercise Routines

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump that forms under the skin near a joint, most commonly in the wrist area, and sometimes in the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle, or foot regions.

The conventional medical view of ganglion cysts is that they are idiopathic, meaning that definitive causes are not known. Ganglion cysts are usually left alone, aspirated, or excised. Read more

 

How to Have Healthy Bowel Movements

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 07, 2019
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Originally published in March of 2008. Please note that portions of this article have been plagiarized online. All of the thoughts in this article are my own. - Ben Kim

To have healthy bowel movements, it's essential that you support colon and rectal health with all of your daily choices. Keeping these areas clean and healthy provides the following benefits:

  1. A lowered risk of developing colorectal cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in industrialized countries.

 

Ulcerative Colitis Diet Plan

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 06, 2019
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As a follow up to part one of this series on a natural treatment program for ulcerative colitis and other symptoms of chronic gastrointestinal distress, this article provides a specific dietary plan that many people with ulcerative colitis and other types of inflammatory bowel disease can benefit from. Read more

 

A Growing Cause of Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Illness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 05, 2019
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Sara H. is a 25-year-old teacher who lives and works in northern California. She contacted me in September 2013 for help with chronic headaches and bloating. I actually met Sara years earlier when she came to our fasting clinic to support her mom, who did a 3-week water-only fast to address hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis. When Sara reached out to me, I remembered how caring and unassuming she was as a teenager, so I was eager to offer support. Read more

 

Natural Treatment Options for Hiatal Hernia

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 02, 2019
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Hiatal hernia is a condition that produces one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Discomfort behind the breastbone (sternum), usually towards the bottom of the chest wall

  • Difficulty swallowing, a feeling that an obstruction in the lower chest wall is making it hard for food to pass through to the stomach

  • Heartburn

  • Chronic burping

 

Suggestions for a Home Gym

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 18, 2019
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Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Suggested Resources for a Home Gym

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Masks, Hats, and Sleeves to Protect Against Sunburn

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 06, 2019
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Updated on May 6, 2019

When I was 19, I developed a skin depigmentation disorder called vitiligo, something I've written about on a few occasions over the years.

Now in my 40s, I have come to embrace the many life lessons that living with vitiligo has gifted me. As I'm guessing others can attest to, when one is markedly different in physical appearance, every moment spent around others is an opportunity to be more than just our outer shell. Every moment also offers the potential of meeting those who treat others for who they are, not just what they appear to be. Read more

 

How to Build and Maintain Healthy Bones

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 03, 2018
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Updated on December 3, 2018

Conventional advice to take a thousand or more milligrams of synthetic calcium along with a few other micronutrients daily is woefully inadequate because it fails to take into account individual differences and the many facets of diet and lifestyle that affect skeletal health. Read more

 

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