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Thankful for Pleasant Surprises

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 30, 2022
Emotional Health and Well-Being

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Not long ago, I stumbled upon a photographer named David Guerrero whose social media presence I find immensely heartwarming and uplifting.

David approaches strangers and offers to take free portraits to be uploaded to his social media pages. I just love witnessing the transformation of people's energy from the initial surprise of having a stranger say hello, to figuring out if the intent is benign, to being delighted by the results. Read more

 

Yoga Headstand Bench

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 24, 2022
Natural Health Solutions

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

 

Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 19, 2022
Natural Health Solutions

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):

https://amzn.to/3VdLiWl

In Canada:
https://amzn.to/3UP9QVR

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Post-Nasal Drip

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 17, 2022
Natural Health Solutions

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

 

Mobility Routine for Desk Workers

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 27, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

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

 

Improve Back Health by Lengthening Shortened Hamstrings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

In response to Monday's post on movements that counteract slouching, a number of people asked what to do about intermittent back pain. Read more

 

How to Counteract Slouching and Open Up Stiff Shoulders and

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 17, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

In resting child's pose, hands outstretched in front of you, palms down, press your chest downward and alternate between leaning down into each armpit - think of making your armpits bigger with each pulse. Read more

 

Prostate Gland Care

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 16, 2022
Natural Health Solutions

If you're male and over the age of 20, the best time to get serious about taking care of your prostate gland is now. Conventional medical guidelines recommend annual digital (finger) rectal examinations to screen for prostate enlargement and cancer, beginning in your 41st year. In recent years, I've observed an increasing number of men in their 20s and 30s exhibiting symptoms of prostate gland dysfunction. Read more

 

Homocysteine: One of the Best Objective Markers of How Healthy You Are

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 09, 2022
Natural Health Care

As a general marker of overall health status, few tests carry greater predictive weight than homocysteine.

The amount of homocysteine in your blood is one of the best objective indicators of how healthy you are and how long you are going to live. Read more

 

3 Movements for a Stronger Core and Healthier Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 06, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

In Korea, frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is common enough at a certain stage of life that it's called "fifty shoulder," meaning a shoulder ailment that tends to develop sometime during one's fifties or beyond. Read more

 

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