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Five Foods For A Healthy Digestive System

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 18, 2017
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Healthy Eating Resources

If you're experiencing bloating, belching, abdominal discomfort, or any other symptoms of an overburdened digestive tract, you may benefit from including one or more of the following foods in your diet - all are rich in nutrients that are particularly important to the health of your digestive system. Read more

 

Exercises for Foot and Ankle Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 14, 2017
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Ankle Mobility Exercises

Given the number of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that make up our feet and ankles, I have long felt that rather than spot treat areas of pain and stiffness, it makes more sense to work at improving overall blood circulation and joint play throughout the many articulations involved. Read more

 

Exercises for Pain and Stiffness in the Hands

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 22, 2017
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Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

This video provides a look at mobility exercises that can be used to support healthy elbows, forearms, wrists, and fingers.

Please be sure to turn the volume up on the video itself, which you can do via the volume control section along the bottom of the video screen, as well as the volume on your viewing device. Read more

 

Cherry Smoothies To Combat Arthritis

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 24, 2017
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Cherries have long been used to sooth chronically inflamed joints. In my experience, cherries aren't consistently effective in helping cases of degenerative arthritis, but when used in conjunction with a dairy-free diet, I find that they can significantly reduce joint pain caused by metabolic-type arthritides like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthropathy. Read more

 

What to Do When You Have Impacted Stool

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 16, 2017
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Never a comfortable topic to discuss, but it's good to have some idea of what to try if you or a loved one ever experiences hardened stool that won't come out on its own.

First, it's vital to remember that whenever you have the urge to have a bowel movement, it's best that you relax rather than try to force stool out with exertion. Read more

 

6 Tips for Overcoming Constipation Naturally

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 30, 2017
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What follows are six simple suggestions that I have found to consistency help people overcome constipation and experience regular and comfortable movements.

1. Ensure that you are optimally hydrated.

If your body and gastrointestinal tract are not provided with enough water through healthy liquids and water-rich foods, waste materials that travel through your colon will tend to be harder by the time they reach your rectal pouch. Read more

 

Benefits of a Sauna and Hot Baths

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 25, 2017
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In a previous post where I described a few benefits of reasonable exposure to cold, I explained why I begin my days with a cold shower. To answer the many readers who asked if there are benefits to taking hot baths, the answer is an emphatic yes. Read more

 

Using a Pulse Oximeter to Monitor Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Rate

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2017
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If you can make use of a reasonably accurate way of almost instantly monitoring your oxygen saturation (SO2) level, you might consider utilizing an inexpensive pulse oximeter, as shown above. Read more

 

The Epley Maneuver - A Simple Treatment for One Type of Vertigo

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2016
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From Our Mailbag:

I woke up with vertigo. I read it's ear-related and I did have some pain in one ear after my run a few nights ago...but otherwise no issues. Thoughts?

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Hopefully, it was just dizziness that you experienced from over-exertion and dehydration. Read more

 

How to Mobilize Your Feet

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 09, 2016
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Ankle Mobility Exercises

A common risk factor for spraining an ankle is wearing high heels, especially when walking on uneven terrain. If you wear high heels or did in the past, your fore-foot and mid-foot regions can likely benefit from some simple mobilization work, which is best done by a willing partner.

This video presents a brief look at how to mobilize your toes, metatarsals, and the articulations between your metatarsals and row of cuneiforms, cuboid, and navicular bones. Read more

 

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