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What Does A Truly Good Friend Look Like?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 18, 2022
Emotional Health and Well-Being

I've always loved the Korean word for friendship - it's pronounced "oo jung." There was a time in my 20s when oojung was actually the bulk of my e-mail address, back when gmail didn't exist and most of us were at yahoo or hotmail.

More than ever, I find myself considering what constitutes a healthy friendship, for my own well-being, and also to do what I can to help our boys understand what a truly good friend looks like. Read more

 

A Guide to Choosing Healthy Oils

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 11, 2022
Healthy Eating Resources

Originally published in 2008

If you're not sure how to choose healthy oils for cooking, it's worth studying the essential differences between saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Once you understand the basic characteristics of these fatty acids, you'll know which commonly available oils are good for your health, and which ones are best limited or avoided altogether. Read more

 

5 Simple Hamstring Exercises for Improved Knee and Hip Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 10, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Knee Mobility Exercises

This video demonstrates a variety of simple hamstring-strengthening and activating exercises that almost invariably lead to improved knee and hip function. Please be sure to have the volume on your viewing device and within the video on for accompanying guidance for each exercise. Read more

 

Persimmon Skins and Other Foods that Can Cause Obstruction in the GI tract

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2022
Health Warnings

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If you enjoy eating persimmons, please know that it's best to avoid eating their skins.

Persimmon skins are one of several foods that can contribute to the buildup of an indigestible mass in the gastrointestinal tract - called a bezoar - that can lead to serious complications and a need for surgery if the mass gets large enough to obstruct the GI tract. Read more

 

How to Forgive Someone Who Isn't Sorry

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 01, 2022
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally posted in September 2019

From Our Mailbag:

Hi Dr. Ben,

I'm 59 years old and am hoping that you can help me with an issue that has been a heavy burden almost all my life. Read more

 

Battle Rope Workouts

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 15, 2021
Natural Health Solutions

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Battle rope exercises are a fun and challenging way of conditioning the entire body, including the legs, core, shoulders, back, and of course, the heart and lungs. Read more

 

Loving My Cork Yoga Blocks

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 13, 2021
Natural Health Solutions

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If you’re into yoga blocks to aid with various poses and stretching techniques, I highly recommend looking into natural cork blocks that have thicker dimensions than most EVA foam options. Read more

 

Organic Mattress Reviews: Silk & Snow, Essentia Tatami, and Essentia Stratami

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 13, 2021
Natural Health Solutions

Over the years, many have asked me to recommend a mattress that is well suited for those looking to optimize their sleep.

As most might imagine, it's exceedingly difficult to recommend one mattress type for everyone since individual needs vary according to health history, current health status, and if one is sharing a bed with another person or sleeping solo.

With that said, I had the opportunity to test 3 different organic mattresses over the past 12 months and am happy to share my findings.

1. Silk & Snow Organic Mattress Read more

 

Dr. Shefali Tsabary on Conscious Parenting

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 25, 2021
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Unbeknownst to her, Dr. Shefali is one of my most treasured mentors. Whenever I experience conflict with our boys, I find myself re-reading passages in The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family to try to figure out where I went wrong as a person and parent. Read more

 

Effective Ways To Ward Off Dementia

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 21, 2021
Natural Health Solutions

Over the years, I've found that many people who don't have experience with a loved one developing dementia are unaware that Alzheimer's and other types of dementia are typically indirect causes of death.

The example I often share is that someone with dementia may not be able to understand or convey to caretakers that they are having pain on urination - left untreated, a urinary tract infection can eventually lead to sepsis and death. Read more

 

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