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Beware of Lipsticks that Contain Lead

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2007
Health Warnings

If you wear lipstick on a regular basis, please know that a test that was recently commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found 20 different brand-name lipsticks to contain lead. Eleven of these lipsticks were discovered to contain more than the 0.1 ppm limit that has been set by the FDA to protect children from direct ingestion of dangerous amounts of lead. Read more

 

Thoughts On The Cure For Cancer

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 29, 2007
Emotional Health and Well-Being

A short time ago, a visiting relative asked my wife and me what we thought about the idea that the cure for cancer was already established, but was being hidden from the general public for various reasons. Being a pharmaceutical sales representative, her idea of the cure for cancer was a drug or procedural treatment that could be received from a doctor, and used right away to experience a complete recovery from cancer. Read more

 

Low Impact Woodland Home

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 25, 2007
Personal and Environmental Wellness

If you have interest in low-cost and environmentally-friendly homes, I encourage you to visit the web site of a low impact woodland home that was built within about four months for less than 10,000 USD by a small family in Wales.

What I find particularly amazing about this project is that it was completed by a young father and his father-in-law with just a few basic tools and the help of some friends. No professional tradespeople were involved - just regular folks who had experience building a similar home two years prior to creating this one. Read more

 

Warning To Be Alert While Wearing Clogs and Riding Escalators

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 22, 2007
Health Warnings

A recent report by the associated press warns about the danger of riding escalators while wearing soft-soled clogs.

Here are the highlights from this report:

1. The flexibility and grip of soft-soled clogs can cause them to become entrapped at the top, bottom, and sides of escalators.

2. A four-year old boy in northern Virginia got his clog-clad foot caught in an escalator in August of 2007 at a local mall. His mother was able to pull his foot free, but the nail on his big toe was almost completely torn off, and he experienced heavy bleeding from the injury. Read more

 

Green and Red Tomato Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 22, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Soups

Not sure what to do with a batch of green tomatoes that the cool fall season just isn't going to allow to turn red? Try combining them with some red tomatoes from the market, along with some fresh corn kernels, to make this delicious green and red tomato soup.

The quantities listed in the ingredients section produce approximately 6-8 small bowls of soup. Read more

 

Bone-Building Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 14, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

This salad recipe is rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, making it good fuel for the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.

Sardines are naturally plentiful in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which are also needed in your system to support your teeth and bones.

Ingredients: Read more

 

Berry and Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 09, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

This salad brings together a rich blend of antioxidants, easy-to-digest protein, and cucumbers that make it cool and refreshing for after a workout or on a hot day.

Be sure to dry the berries before combining them with the dressing ingredients. Read more

 

Three-Tomato Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 31, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

Tomatoes, tomatoes, and more tomatoes. This delicious salad recipe brings together three varieties of one of summer's healthiest fruits to make for a light but satisfying meal. Read more

 

Risotto with Peas and Basil Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 27, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

Looking for a delicious, dairy-free risotto? With the right amount of time and love put into this recipe, I'm willing to bet that this creamy rice dish is as good as anything ever made by Jamie Oliver or Tyler Florence.

I strongly recommend that you use fresh basil for this recipe - it really enhances and brings together the flavors of the peas, rice, and broth.

Ingredients: Read more

 

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 27, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Beverages

This tropical smoothie recipe calls for just four ingredients, all of which are foods that are indigenous to tropical regions. If you can't find coconut milk at your local grocery store, try an Asian food market. Most Asian markets now carry brands that contain only trace amounts of preservatives, if any.

Coconut milk contributes loads of healthy fatty acids, richness, and a wonderful coconut aroma to this smoothie.

Ingredients: Read more

 

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