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The Plight Of Turtles

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 16, 2006
Personal and Environmental Wellness
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Is there a soul among us who cannot help but appreciate the laid-back nature of the slow and steady turtle? Last week, I ran across a fascinating article on the world's most lovable reptile.

What follows are some amazing facts about turtles that I learned from the Times article:

  1. Due in large part to its slow metabolism, a turtle can survive for centuries. In March of 2005, a giant tortoise named Adwaita died in a Calcutta zoo at 250 years of age.
 

Understanding The Potential Dangers Of CT Scanning

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 06, 2006
Health Warnings

CT Scanning DangersA report issued on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 by Ontario's auditor general indicates that children in Ontario are often exposed to unnecessary amounts of ionizing radiation when they get a CT scan, also known as a CAT scan. Read more

 

Eating Bacon & Skinless Chicken May Cause Bladder Cancer

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 02, 2006
Health Warnings

A study published in the November, 2006 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that eating bacon and skinless chicken on a regular basis can significantly increase one's risk of developing bladder cancer.

Data on more than 130,000 people over the course of 22 years was examined by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health. Their key findings were as follows: Read more

 

Reclining Is Good For Your Back

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

When you have to sit for long periods of time, do you naturally tend to slide your bum forward so that your lower back is slightly reclined? If so, you might consider purchasing a chair that has a built-in reclining feature. Read more

 

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

 

Say No To Antibacterial Soaps

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 13, 2006
Health Warnings

If you are still using antibacterial soap that contains a compound called triclosan, I hope that a brilliant study published in the journal, Aquatic Toxicology will persuade you to consider switching to the plainest bar of soap that you can find. 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

 

Brands Of Guacamole That You May Want To Avoid

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2006
Health Warnings

A recent study conducted by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) indicates that some popular brands of guacamole contain only trace amounts of avocado, the health-promoting fruit that has traditionally served as the main ingredient in authentic guacamole recipes.

This finding is a terrible shame, since guacamole made with real avocados is one of the healthiest dips that we can eat. Avocados are abundant in vitamin E, lutein (extremely important for preserving eyesight), potassium, and dietary fiber. Avocados are also rich in healthy fats, which are essential to allowing our bodies to absorb fat-soluble nutrients such as beta-carotene and vitamin A. Read more

 

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