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7 Ways to Care for Your Health Every Day

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 18, 2019
Natural Health Care

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

 

How to Wash and Prep Lettuce

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 08, 2019
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

Updated on April 8, 2019

When I encourage clients to eat plenty of green lettuce, the most common objection that comes up is lack of time.

Washing and drying a head of lettuce can be a little awkward, especially if you don't do it regularly.

Most are happy to learn that there's a relatively easy way to do it and transform even wilting leaves into fresh, crisp lettuce that you can use throughout the day. Read more

 

What Most Physicians and Researchers Won't Tell You About Your Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 05, 2019
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Updated on April 5, 2019

Once in a while, I receive requests for references to back up some of information on self health care that I share throughout this website. If a post doesn't have citations for published studies, some people refuse to consider its contents. Believe it or not, some of these folks get downright ornery about this issue.

My response is two-fold: Read more

 

How to Make Vegetarian Chili

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 12, 2019
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

Untitled

Updated on March 12, 2019

This is a look at how to make a pot of vegetarian chili that will last a family of four at least a couple of days. It gets better as it sits in the refrigerator, so try not to eat it all up the first day. Read more

 

A Simple Routine to Improve Balance and Ankle Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 11, 2019
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Ankle Mobility Exercises

To build upon the ankle plantar flexion stretch that I shared earlier, here is a short routine of 3 mobility exericses that I enjoy doing to improve ankle mobility:

Ankle Raises While on Balls of Feet:

Ankle raises are excellent for strengthening your calf muscles and Achilles tendon, and for warming up all of the soft tissues that surround your ankle joints. Ankle raises are also helpful for developing balance and proprioception. Read more

 

What to do About Cancer - Part One

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 01, 2019
Natural Health Care

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

 

What to do About Cancer - Part Two

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 01, 2019
Natural Health Care

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

 

Why I Moved to Korea in my late 20s

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 31, 2019
Emotional Health and Well-Being

One of our readers requested notes with our vlogs for those who prefer reading rather than listening. Maddie's question along with notes written to summarize what was covered in the vlog are included below.

Shared with permission:

Dear Dr. Kim, Read more

 

How X-Rays Damage The Body

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 30, 2019
Health Warnings

Original article below published in November of 2004, reposted on January 30, 2019 along with the video clip from the Joe Rogan Podcast above with guest Dr. David Sinclair. Read more

 

Carbohydrate Cravings | Iron Deficiency Anemia in Premenopausal Women

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 11, 2019
Natural Health Care

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

 

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