Music & Singing for Health, Must-See Videos

Each year, just as multiple reminders on the need for and efficacy of getting a flu shot hit the news wires, I start receiving a steady stream of e-mails from readers, all asking the same basic question:

"Should I get a flu shot?"

Just a brief post to share an exquisite cover of the love theme from Cinema Paradiso.

Many thanks to David Park of Incheon, South Korea, for recommending this movie to me many years ago. In my book, Cinema Paradiso is one of those once-in-a-lifetime films.

Though this video doesn't have any lyrics to sing along with, I'm posting it under "Music & Singing for Health" because taking a three-minute breather to listen to it with closed eyes, an uncluttered mind, and an unguarded heart is most definitely good for your health. I promise.

Updated on August 30, 2009

Wouldn't it be amazingly fun to travel around the world and dance outdoors with happy people? I'm guessing that it would be really good for our health.

I hope you love the following video as much as I do - it's of a fellow named Matt Harding dancing outdoors with happy people all over the world.

Few songs do a sweeter job of capturing the feelings of intoxication that surround being in love. Hope you enjoy this tune as much as I do.

Here's another catchy song to get your lymphatic vessels pumping to. The cover of "Viva La Vida" found below is by Afraid of Everest - I actually enjoy this cover better than the original by Coldplay. If you'd like to sing along, please scroll down for lyrics.

If you're traveling home or welcoming family and friends to your home over the holidays, I think you'll enjoy the following song. For me, it captures all of the feelings that surround being with loved ones during Christmas and New Year's.

You'll find lyrics below the video, just in case you want to sing along to support good lymphatic and immune system health. :)

Note from Ben Kim: If you live in a country that allows thimerosal to be included in vaccines, and you're not aware of the dangers of injecting thimerosal into human tissue, please take a few minutes to view the following video and article on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s coverage of the link between mercury in vaccines and autism.

After posting a video of "Lucky," by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat several weeks ago, I was tickled to find out that my aunt fell in love with this song.

Here's another favorite from Jason Mraz - it's melancholic and lovely at the same time. In typical Mraz-like fashion, the grammar is other-worldly at times, but you always feel his heart. :) Enjoy.