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Why Antibiotics Are Not Good For The Common Cold Or Acne

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 16, 2005
Health Warnings

For years, dermatologists have prescribed various oral and topical antibiotics as a first line of treatment for acne.

This standard of care may soon change due to a study in the September 2005 Archives of Dermatology that reports that people who use oral or topical antibiotics to treat acne have more than double the chance of having a cold during the following year. To put it plainly, regular use of antibiotics increases your risk of developing the common cold. Read more

 

Low Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 15, 2005
Natural Health Care

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Understanding Your Partner's Primary Love Language

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 05, 2005
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Do you know anyone who just doesn't get along with his or her significant other? Here is an important question for him or her to consider: Read more

 

Are Dairy Products Good For Your Health?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 27, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Before my parents immigrated to Canada close to four decades ago, my mom was convinced that one of the benefits of living in Canada was the amount of cow's milk that was available. Back in Korea, moms, dads, and grandparents of all ages were sure that their babies and grandchildren could be bigger, stronger, and healthier if they could only have easy access to milk. Read more

 

Mammograms: What For, Exactly?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 23, 2005
Natural Health Care

If you're still going for a mammogram screening once every year or two years, please consider the following: Read more

 

Healthy Foods that Contain Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Riboflavin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that is a key component of two enzymes in your body called flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin mononucleotide (FMN). FAD and FMN are used by every cell in your body to produce energy. FAD is used by other enzymes to protect your body against damage by free radicals.

What Does Riboflavin Do in Your Body? Read more

 

Healthy Foods that Contain Magnesium

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Magnesium is one of seven minerals that you need in relatively large amounts for optimal health. Most of your body's magnesium is located in your bones and teeth. Your remaining magnesium is present in your soft tissues and the fluids that surround these tissues.

What Does Magnesium Do in Your Body? Read more

 

Healthy Foods that Contain Iron

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Iron is an essential component of hundreds of enzymes and proteins in your body.

As it is with other trace minerals, a little iron goes a long way. More specifically, your body needs about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of iron at any given time to carry out its everyday metabolic activities. Without this 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of iron in your body on a consistent basis, you could experience significant health challenges.

What Does Iron Do In Your Body? Read more

 

Healthy Foods that Contain Folate (Folic Acid)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Folate is found in whole foods and in your body, while folic acid is found in most vitamin supplements. Folic acid needs vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B12 in order to be converted to its biologically active form.

What Does Folate Do in Your Body? Read more

 

Healthy Foods that Contain Choline

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2005
Healthy Eating Resources

Although choline is not a vitamin or mineral, it is an essential nutrient for your health. Your body can make small amounts of choline from other nutrients, but you need to have reliable sources of choline in your diet to be at your best. Choline in your body is found mainly in specialized fat molecules called lecithin.

What Does Choline Do in Your Body? Read more

 

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