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Natural Treatment Options for Hiatal Hernia

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 02, 2019
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Hiatal hernia is a condition that produces one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Discomfort behind the breastbone (sternum), usually towards the bottom of the chest wall

  • Difficulty swallowing, a feeling that an obstruction in the lower chest wall is making it hard for food to pass through to the stomach

  • Heartburn

  • Chronic burping

 

Suggestions for a Home Gym

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 18, 2019
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Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Suggested Resources for a Home Gym

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy - A Safe Way to Accelerate Healing?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 05, 2019
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Updated on June 5, 2019, originally posted in June of 2015

If you have a chronic musculoskeletal injury that isn't responding to appropriate rest, stretching, and other rehab measures, you might consider platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.

PRP therapy involves extracting a small amount of blood from your arm, using a centrifuge to collect the platelets in your blood, and then injecting concentrated platelets into injured tissue(s).

The idea is that natural growth factors that are secreted by your platelets can promote healing that would otherwise be difficult because of inadequate blood flow and healing capacity. Read more

 

How To Cleanse Without Greens

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 09, 2019
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Updated on May 9, 2019

In response to recent posts on cleansing with freshly pressed juices and green smoothies, a number of people have written to me (benkim@drbenkim.com) asking for a way to cleanse without a small mountain of leafy greens.

As long as you don't have issues with blood sugar and insulin regulation, you can experience a solid colon cleanse as well as a systemic cleanse of all of your cells with a number of regimens that aren't "greens-centric" - our Apple Cleanse would be one such protocol if you skip the small amount of greens with your dinner meal as suggested.

But for those who want a super simple cleanse to follow, I have long found a 2 or 3 day mono diet of fresh papaya to be highly effective and easy to get through. Read more

 

Masks, Hats, and Sleeves to Protect Against Sunburn

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 06, 2019
Natural Health Solutions

Updated on May 6, 2019

When I was 19, I developed a skin depigmentation disorder called vitiligo, something I've written about on a few occasions over the years.

Now in my 40s, I have come to embrace the many life lessons that living with vitiligo has gifted me. As I'm guessing others can attest to, when one is markedly different in physical appearance, every moment spent around others is an opportunity to be more than just our outer shell. Every moment also offers the potential of meeting those who treat others for who they are, not just what they appear to be. Read more

 

A Game that Develops Reaction Time, Agility, Balance, and Hand-Eye Coordination

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 02, 2019
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Balance & Agility Exercises

Updated on May 2, 2019

A couple of years ago, I stumbled upon the work of Patrick Herzog, a functional therapist in Germany who makes use of an Indiaca when training his clients.

I was fascinated by this "floating pin," as I called it, and reached out to Patrick to find out what it was and where to get it. Read more

 

How to Avoid Taking Damage to Your Spinal Joints

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 29, 2019
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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

 

Home Remedy For A Sore Throat

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 12, 2018
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Updated on December 12, 2018

Contrary to what mainstream media tends to teach, experiencing a cold or the flu periodically can actually be helpful to your health.

By and large, the viruses that cause the common cold and flu infect mainly your weakest cells, which you want to get rid of and have replaced by healthy cells. This makes sense, doesn't it? Cells that are already burdened with excessive waste products and toxins are most likely to allow viruses to infect them. Read more

 

How to Build and Maintain Healthy Bones

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 03, 2018
Natural Health Solutions

Updated on December 3, 2018

Conventional advice to take a thousand or more milligrams of synthetic calcium along with a few other micronutrients daily is woefully inadequate because it fails to take into account individual differences and the many facets of diet and lifestyle that affect skeletal health. Read more

 

How to Dissolve Trigger Points Through Your Upper Back, Shoulders, and Neck

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 17, 2018
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Neck Mobility Exercises

SKLZ Accustick - Trigger Point and Tension Relief Self-Massage Tool: https://amzn.to/2QGgUU7

When looking to diminish knots or areas of hypertonicity in any muscle group, it can be highly effective to actively move an underlying joint through its natural range of motion while apply steady pressure to the muscle belly that is tight. Read more

 

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