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Beware of Powerful Magnets in Children's Toys

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 13, 2013
Health Warnings

Parents and child caregivers should be aware that unexplained vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever can sometimes be caused by ingestion of small, high powered magnets. Canadian pediatricians discuss this issue at length in an early 2013 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Read more

 

How to Prevent Groin Injuries

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 05, 2013
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

In showing how to use a ball and foam roller to massage the inner hip area, I neglected to illustrate static stretches for the inner thigh and groin regions. Read more

 

Why Red Beets Should Be A Part Of Your Life

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 27, 2013
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

I'm constantly on the lookout for recipes that call for red beets; per ounce, few foods that I'm aware of are as dense in a variety of nutrients that can help prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer, especially colon cancer. Red beets are particularly rich in B vitamins, including folate, which makes them useful for lowering blood homocysteine and preventing birth defects. Read more

 

What To Do For A Fever

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 20, 2013
Children's Health Issues

Of all the concerns that parents have contacted my office about over the years, one of the most common ones has been what to do with a child's fever.

In addressing this concern, it's vital to understand that a fever serves to protect your body against infection and trauma in three major ways: Read more

 

Interview With Carol Zhao

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 15, 2013
Healthy For Tennis

In January of 2013, I had a chance to interview Carol Zhao - one of Canada's top tennis players - as she competed at the Australian Open Junior Tournament, where she and Ana Konjuh from Croatia captured the doubles title.

Though well recognized for her exceptionally solid all-court game, Carol is even better known in tennis circles for her likeable personality and wide range of interests, including the Dallas Cowboys, The Script, and strawberry-flavoured beverages.

Her emotional poise and desire to learn will undoubtedly fuel many meaningful experiences in the months and years ahead on the pro tour and around the campus of Stanford University, where she will begin undergraduate studies in September of 2013. Read more

 

Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Autoimmune Illness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 05, 2013
Natural Health Solutions

As a followup to our look at the root causes of autoimmune illness, this post reviews several natural ways to protect yourself against autoimmune illness. In some cases, I've found that the steps outlined below can actually reverse some of the degenerative changes that can accompany various autoimmune illnesses. Read more

 

How to Decrease Risk of Knee Injuries

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 18, 2012
Natural Health Solutions

Few people realize how vital their knees are to everyday activities until they suffer a serious knee injury.

Michael Jordan remembers the effect that an anterior cruciate ligament tear in a college teammate, Buzz Peterson, had on his friend's level of play. "It's like I can punch a hole in your heart," he recalls telling Buzz as a way of pointing out how tentative his friend's play had become. Read more

 

The Secret History of the War on Cancer

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 07, 2012
Personal and Environmental Wellness
Natural Health Care

For many years, I have explained to questioning family members and friends why I cannot support conventional cancer-fighting fundraising campaigns.

I am not completely against conventional medical treatment options for different types of cancer. For example, for a good number of people that I have worked with over the past several years, I have fully supported and encouraged surgical excision of malignant tumours. My wariness of the mainstream cancer-fighting industry pertains to what I believe is excessive and often times inappropriate use of chemotherapy and radiation, as well as the lack of attention that is given to relevant environmental and personal lifestyle factors. Read more

 

Three Acupressure Points For Good Overall Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 19, 2012
Natural Health Solutions
Natural Health Care

Acupressure is a healing art that involves applying pressure to specific points on your body. The idea is to manually stimulate blood flow to your largest nerves, which promotes healthy nerve function, which in turn, promotes optimal cellular function, as all cellular activity is ultimately governed by your nervous system.

So much like you can maintain healthy muscles through regular exercise, you can maintain healthy nerves through regular acupressure. Read more

 

A Lovely Pomegranate and Almond Salad

Posted by Kristen on Nov 18, 2012
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

With pomegranates in season for most of us, now's the time to infuse our cells with their many health-enhancing nutrients.

Pomegranates are one of nature's best sources of polyphenols and isoflavones, groups of antioxidants that are thought to help suppress and even kill off cancer cells.

Pomegranates are lower in sugar than most other fruits, making them a good choice for maintaining optimal blood sugar and insulin levels.

Hope you have a chance to enjoy the following recipe for a light and nutritious pomegranate and almond salad. Read more

 

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