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Juggling and Balance Exercises

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 09, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

Here are some other balance exercises from our YouTube video library:

Variations of squats:
https://youtu.be/ISSnfN9Eulc

Purposeful movement for balance:
https://youtu.be/6DrRRS1H7UI

Deep squat for balance:
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Korean Tofu Recipes

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 09, 2023
Healthy Korean Recipes
Healthy Meals

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I think for most people, organic tofu is a healthy food choice. It's rich in healthy protein, and unlike flesh meats like beef, chicken, and pork, tofu doesn't tend to create inflammation in the body, which is why I generally recommend it to people with chronic, degenerative health challenges. Read more

 

Financial Abuse Of Elderly By Family Members

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 08, 2023
Personal and Environmental Wellness

One of the more common ways in which financial abuse plays out is a child of an aging parent assuming the role of a caregiver, and with easy access to his or her parents' assets, funds are gradually siphoned away for personal use. Read more

 

Basic Plank Core Exercises Using an Exercise Ball

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 07, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

For more mobility videos, please visit our YouTube channel:

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How to Avoid Taking Damage to Your Spinal Joints

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 06, 2023
Natural Health Solutions

When mobilizing the joints of the thoracic spine in the mid-back region, it’s important to apply pressure in the direction of the natural plane of the joint surfaces, which, which viewed from a person’s back, is upward toward the head at about 45 degrees. Read more

 

Greens With Fruit

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 05, 2023
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

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Adjustable Standing Desks and Ergonomic Chairs

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 05, 2023
Natural Health Solutions

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Having spent the past two decades doing a substantial amount of writing at a desk, I have great appreciation for a setup that protects my back and allows me to stay mobile. Read more

 

Simple Smoothie Bowl

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 03, 2023
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Desserts

For people who feel they need to eat a filling breakfast to prepare for a physically demanding day ahead, rather than turn to sugary cereals, I often suggest making a smoothie bowl.

Simply combine equally parts frozen banana chunks and unsweetened plant milk, blend until smooth, and top with anything you like. Almond butter and in-season blueberries are a favourite in our household. Read more

 

Sasaki Fumio on Being a Minimalist

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 03, 2023
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Someone Has To Go First

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 02, 2023

This deeply moving sculpture was presented by Alexandr Milov at the 2015 Burning Man gathering.

It shows two adults sitting back to back in dejection after a disagreement while the inner child in both reaches out to reconnect.

Doesn’t this accurately convey how we can be diminished and even crippled by our wounds? To hurt after conflict is to be human, but we also have the capacity to put our pain, resentment, and pride to the side to seek authentic reconciliation. Read more

 

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