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Products That Contain Triclosan

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 29, 2006
Health Warnings

If you are not yet aware of the potential dangers of triclosan, you should know that this antibacterial agent has been strongly linked to the following effects on human health:

* Abnormalities with the endocrine system, particularly with thyroid hormone signaling
* Weakening of the immune system Read more

 

A Clean Way To Peel Pomegranates

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 11, 2006
Healthy Eating Resources

Have you ever wished that you knew of an easier way of peeling pomegranates? Or at the very least, a method of preparation that didn't leave small splashes of ruby red on your clothes? Read more

 

Generic Acetaminophen Tainted With Metal

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 09, 2006
Health Warnings

Generic brands of acetaminophen sold at major retailers like Wal-Mart, Safeway, and CVS have been recalled because of possible contamination with fragments of metal. Read more

 

Shark Fin Soup: Please Say No

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2006
Personal and Environmental Wellness

Please take a minute to view the following video that describes the incredibly cruel practice of pulling sharks onto a boat, cutting off their fins for the Asian soup market, and throwing these finless sharks back into the water to die. A warning: this video contains actual footage of a shark having a fin cut off in gruesome fashion - I don't believe it's appropriate for children to view. Read more

 

Indole-3-Carbinol: A Powerful Compound That Can Prevent And Treat Cancer

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 01, 2006
Healthy Eating Resources

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale and kohlrabi - this family of cruciferous vegetables is naturally rich in indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a compound that is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most powerful cancer-fighting compounds that we know of. Read more

 

Vaginitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 23, 2006
Natural Health Care

Vaginitis is a condition that often goes unaddressed by women and their health care providers due to many people often feeling embarrassed about it. Vaginitis is also frequently misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection, which can leave a woman unaware of lifestyle factors that are chronic, recurrent causes of vaginitis. Read more

 

A Common Household Chemical That Can Cause Lung Damage

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 22, 2006
Health Warnings

Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences report that exposure to a chemical found in mothballs, air fresheners, and toilet deodorizers can cause lung damage and possibly even lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

The chemical in question is called 1,4-dichlorobenzene or 1,4-DCB. If you know what mothballs smell like, you know exactly what 1,4-DCB smells like. 1,4-DCB is a volatile organic compound - a chemical that is given off as a gas from common household products. Read more

 

Treat Yourself As You Treat Others (If You Believe In Being Kind)

Posted by Margaret Kim on Sep 20, 2006
Emotional Health and Well-Being

As the parent of a toddler, I find that I am often calling out reminders during my son’s play with other children. I tell him, “Be gentle!” He hasn’t learned to talk yet and I don’t know how much he understands, but I am always on my toes to make sure that he plays nicely. Read more

 

Ways To Prevent Lead Poisoning

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2006
Health Warnings

Lead poisoning has become less of a health threat to the general population since lead-based paint and leaded gasoline were phased out in the 1970s. Still, those who work around lead, pregnant women, infants, and young children continue to be at significant risk of suffering from mild to moderate cases of lead poisoning. Unborn babies, infants, and young children are especially at risk because exposure to even small amounts can lead to permanent damage. Lead can be absorbed through the placenta and breast milk. Read more

 

How to Treat Sinus Infections Naturally

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 31, 2006
Natural Health Solutions

Hi Dr. Kim,

I've been struggling with a sinus infection for several months. I believe it is an infection because I don't have congestion, but do have drainage and it's giving me very bad breath. I also have pain in my lower sinus cavities when I press on them. And occasionally, I can feel a bubbling sensation in my lower sinuses.

I fasted for 3 days several weeks ago hoping to get the healing process moving and have been sticking to a pretty good diet since then. But so far I haven't seen any improvement. I recently went and sat in a sauna and it seemed to help while I was there. I plan on going several more times. Read more

 

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