Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 15, 2006
Historical records tell us that fasting has been used for health recovery for thousands of years. Hippocrates, Socrates, and Plato all recommended fasting for health recovery. The Bible tells us that Moses and Jesus fasted for 40 days for spiritual renewal. Mahatma Gandhi fasted for 21 days to promote respect and compassion between people with different religions. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 14, 2006
People from all over the world have come to our clinic to recover from a wide variety of health challenges. We have had guests from Cyprus, China, Taiwan, Alaska, Bahamas, and throughout Canada and the United States. Here is what some of our guests have said about our program and newsletter:
Terry Gorchynski - Cobourg, Ontario Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 06, 2006
A 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
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 02, 2006
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
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 29, 2006
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
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 29, 2006
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
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 13, 2006
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
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 13, 2006
Ingredients:
1 cup of pitted and roughly chopped black olives (sun-dried is best, but canned will do)
2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons of sun-dried red peppers, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley
2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and pepper, to taste Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 11, 2006
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
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 09, 2006
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
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