Dr. Ben Kim's blog

The many benefits of holding a headstand position are mostly related to improved blood and lymph circulation throughout the body. When we do headstands, we encourage more delivery of oxygen and nutrients to our brain, and decrease our risk of developing stagnation-related issues like varicose veins. Read more

A number of readers have asked me to share gift ideas for the coming holidays, so here is a look at some items that I have personally tried or have had family members try over the past year, and can vouch for as being helpful:

For those who can use help improving their quality of sleep, a quality weighted blanket (should be no more than about 10% of one's body weight):

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In Canada:
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A number of clients have asked what can be done about post nasal drip, a condition where excessive mucus gathers in the oropharyngeal region and drips down the back of the throat - this often manifests as a tickle or bothersome presence in the back of the throat that stimulates a chronic cough or a desire to constantly clear one's throat.

In my experience, post nasal drip has two common causes: Read more

The key to benefiting from this seemingly simple exercise is to stay on the balls of your feet throughout the entire movement, and to maintain core engagement. Staying on the balls of your feet is what will lead to improved balance and joint position sense. Read more

I've long held the view that it is good to be mindful of the finiteness of our days. In fact, I find value in having in mind the year that I will pass on according to life expectancy calculators - by having an exact year in mind, I'm naturally inclined to make the most of my days. Read more

If I was limited to doing one exercise daily, I would choose a fully body stretch via the shoulder and spinal stretching routine shown above. Read more

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

Begin by taking your neck through controlled flexion, extension, rotation to both sides, and lateral flexion, all as far as you can comfortably go.

Then take your neck through full circles in a controlled manner, clockwise, then counter-clockwise. Read more

This is a simple spinal mobility exercise that you can use to improve and maintain good posture and back health.

Start on all fours. Extend one leg behind you and keep it relatively straight with the balls of that foot anchored on the ground. Read more

This is the easiest, least expensive, and most effective method we've found to prevent unnecessary bird deaths. Please consider sharing with family and friends. Read more