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Product Review: Laptop Laidback - The Portable Table for Stress-Free Computing

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 20, 2009
Natural Health Solutions

In early 2009, I injured my lower back to a point where I had no choice but to rest in bed for almost two whole days. Thankfully, I experienced a quick, full recovery. While I was lying around reading through a stack of my favorite biographies, it occurred to me that I ought to set up my office in a way where I don't have to sit for long stretches whenever I have to do some computer work.

I've worked with a number of clients over the years who have resorted to standing at their work desks, as standing puts less overall stress on the spine and paraspinal structures than sitting. Standing is especially helpful to people who have disc-related pain in the lower back region. Read more

 

How to Treat Elbow Tendonitis (Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 10, 2009
Natural Health Solutions

Elbow tendonitis is a diagnosis that encompasses two common elbow conditions: tennis elbow, and golfer's elbow.

Tennis elbow refers to inflammation of the tendons that attach to the outside or lateral part of the elbow, while golfer's elbow refers to inflammation of the tendons that attach to the inner or medial part of the elbow. Read more

 

Useful Gift Ideas

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 15, 2008
Personal and Environmental Wellness

Updated on December 15, 2008

If you're wracking your brain to come up with ideas for gifts that can give for a lifetime, I hope that the following suggestions come in handy.

Gifts for Children Read more

 

A Universal and Timeless Health Principle

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 18, 2008
Natural Health Care

Our instant-gratification society teaches us to reach for quick solutions to specific health problems. Google any health condition and you're bound to come across products and procedures that fit into this mold. Have joint pain? Take glucosamine chondroiton. Have chronic acne? Take high doses of vitamin A. Want to lose weight and have rock-hard abs? Obey the golden rule to a flat stomach (for 39.95). Read more

 

Tip on Using Artisana Coconut Butter Products

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2008
Healthy Eating Resources

If you've ordered any Artisana coconut butter-based products from our natural health shop, please note that coconut oil and coconut butter become harder at temperatures below 76 F, and they become softer at temperatures above 76 F. Read more

 

Simple Habit to Help Keep Your Lower Back Strong and Healthy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 30, 2008
Natural Health Solutions

If you have what some people call a balky back - one that seems to get tight and sore on a regular basis without any apparent cause - you might benefit from adopting the following simple habit that can significantly improve the strength of your lower back and core: Read more

 

5 Super Greens: An Alternative to Our Original Super Green Food Formula

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 28, 2008
Healthy Eating Resources

I'm often asked to name just one simple action step that people can take to improve their health. My answer is usually this: Eat more green vegetables.

I'm not talking about adding a few florets of broccoli to your dinner. For measurable improvement in your health, you need to eat at least the equivalent of about 5 big handfuls of dark greens every day. Start doing this on a daily basis, and I'm confident that you'll feel stronger and healthier within a month. Read more

 

How to Have Clear and Healthy Skin - Part Two

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 27, 2008
Natural Health Solutions

In part one of this series on How to Have Clear and Healthy Skin, we reviewed the makeup and functions of human skin, and presented 9 natural ways to promote healthy skin.

This article looks at the powerful influence that your emotions have on the health of your skin. Read more

 

Natural Skin Care: How to Have Clear and Healthy Skin

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 20, 2008
Natural Health Solutions

Before we take a close look at how to use principles of natural skin care to promote clear and healthy skin, please consider the following facts about your skin: Read more

 

Underpublicized Problems with Wearing Contact Lenses

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 12, 2008
Health Warnings

According to two studies out of the U.K., wearing daily disposable contact lenses or contact lenses that are supposed to allow more oxygen into the eyes does not lead to a lowered risk of developing dangerous eye infections.

Regardless of what type of contact lenses are used, the biggest risk factor for developing a painful infection of the cornea called microbial keratitis is sleeping with contact lenses on. Read more

 

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