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Is Acupuncture Helpful?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 15, 2012
Natural Health Care

One of the topics that I am frequently asked about is acupuncture. What is acupuncture, exactly? How does it work? What conditions are acupuncture helpful for? How is it different from acupressure? Does it hurt?

What follows is a summary of how I typically answer these questions. Read more

 

Guacamole With A Twist For Healthy Vision

Posted by Kristen on Nov 15, 2012
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Dressings

Love guacamole and feeling a little adventurous? This recipe provides edgy and colourful twists that are likely to please all those who appreciate mashed avocados.

Rich in lutein, vitamin E, carotenoids, and healthy fiber, this mango pomegranate guacamole is good for all of your body parts, but particularly your eyes. Many thanks to Kristen for sharing this lovely recipe with us. - Ben Kim Read more

 

Ways to Foster a Good Relationship With Your Children and Influence Their Behaviour Without Intimidation or Violence

Posted by Margaret Kim on Nov 12, 2012
Children's Health Issues

After reading the responses to the article Should Parents Spank Their Children?, some of which support spanking, it occurred to me that perhaps many parents just don’t know how else to influence their children’s behaviour. Some parents feel that spanking is the best way to teach their children not to misbehave. Some parents feel that everything else has failed and so, having run out of other options, they turn to spanking. If you are a parent, especially one who would like to begin learning about alternatives to spanking, please consider the following points. Read more

 

Easy Peasy Mouthwatering Chickpea Salad

Posted by Kristen on Oct 29, 2012
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

Chickpeas are one of the least expensive, nutrient-rich foods that you can devour. They're naturally abundant in a number of health-enhancing micro and macronutrients, most notably folate, manganese, tryptophan, copper, iron, and of course, healthy protein.

Due to their high folate and tryptophan content, chickpeas are an excellent food choice for women of child-bearing age and people who have trouble sleeping well. - Ben Kim Read more

 

Six Ways to Keep Your Relationship Healthy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 21, 2012
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Updated on October 21, 2012

As a follow-up to a previous post on Six Questions to Ponder in Choosing a Life Partner, I thought it would be helpful to create a post where our readers can chime in with thoughts on how to sustain a life partnership once you're all in.

Clearly, all relationships face their own unique challenges. I've been around long enough to believe that sometimes, it may be best for two grossly mismatched personalities to end a long term relationship and begin anew the quest for a mostly peace-filled life. Read more

 

How to Make a Velvety Squash and Apple Soup

Posted by Kristen on Oct 15, 2012
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Soups

Mellow-sweet and abundant in cancer-preventing antioxidants like vitamin C and carotenoids, butternut squash makes for a delightfully healthy base for autumn and winter soups.

The following recipe calls for two crisp apples, a simple way to add a hint of sweetness to a velvety squash soup. Enjoy! Read more

 

How to Make a Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Posted by Kristen on Oct 11, 2012
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Beverages

Care for a nutritious, creamy, and light smoothie that tastes like pumpkin pie? We have just the recipe for you. As you're devouring it, feel free to bask in the glow of knowing that you're infusing your cells with natural vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and cartenoids, all nutrients that are known to reduce risk of just about every degenerative disease that we know of. Read more

 

What Is Bullying?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 03, 2012
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Being a health care provider and educator, I've met all sorts of people who are passionate about healthy eating. My experience has been that most people looking to improve and maintain their health through optimal food choices and a balanced lifestyle have good intentions and seek to be healthy so that they can enjoy being alive. Read more

 

Why It's Best To Avoid Burning Incense

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 02, 2012
Health Warnings

If you're around incense on a regular basis, you should know that a study published in the September 2001 issue of the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology indicates that burning incense can expose people to dangerous levels of cancer-causing chemicals. Read more

 

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