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7 Mobility Exercises for Better Posture

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 14, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercises

This is a routine of mobility exercises that can help address chronic shoulder and upper back pain and stiffness. You can find more details on doing each of the exercises described below by searching for them in our Mobility Exercises Archive.

Start with Cow-Cat, alternating between full flexion and extension of the spine while on all fours. Read more

 

Thoughts From a Former Tiger Mom

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 11, 2021
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Dear Dr. Kim,

This is out of character for me but I feel compelled to write to you so I'm letting down my guard and following my heart.

I have much to be thankful for. I had responsible parents who took care of all my essential needs growing up. Being immigrants from China, they didn't believe in brand names and luxuries. They were all about buying only bare bones necessities and saving the rest for the future, including my university education. What my parents lacked in warmth they compensated for in making sure I was never going to be hungry or homeless. Read more

 

The Dark Side of Junior Tennis

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 08, 2021
Emotional Health and Well-Being

On Saturday September 7th, 2019, the headlines across Canada and the global tennis world captured the incredible accomplishment of Bianca Andreescu, who at 19 years of age, became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title.  

Those who aren't familiar with what it takes to journey through the junior tennis world to have a chance of standing where Bianca Andreescu is today likely cannot imagine the dark side of such a trek.  

Here's a headline that you won't see from any media outlet: Read more

 

Experience the Health Benefits of Sesame

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 07, 2021
Healthy Eating Resources

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Did you know that half a cup of sesame seeds contains three times more calcium than half a cup of whole milk? In addition to being an excellent dietary source of calcium, sesame seeds are also a good source of manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1 (thiamin), zinc, vitamin E, healthy protein, and fiber.

Sesame seeds also contain sesamin and sesamolin, two substances that are thought to prevent high blood pressure and protect the liver against oxidative damage. Read more

 

How to Add Lovely Flavour to Roasted Vegetables

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 30, 2021
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

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To elevate roasted broccoli and cauliflower a level or two, try adding two handfuls of small tomatoes in the following fashion:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit on bake setting. Read more

 

Gentle Rolling and Deck Squats to Improve Spinal Mobility, Core Strength, and Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 24, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

If your circumstances are such that tumbling on foam flooring isn't possible, I would suggest making use of a mattress or even a stack of gym mats that gives you about 6 to 8 inches of stable cushioning. Read more

 

Vegan Pesto Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 19, 2021
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

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Ingredients: Read more

 

Indian Club Exercises for Improved Shoulder and Spinal Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 26, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Indian clubs are incredibly useful for improving shoulder and spinal mobility. They come in a variety of materials and weights. When first starting with them, whether you have limitations or not, it's generally wise to begin with the lightest clubs you can find. I suggest starting with 1-pound clubs and gradually working up to 2 or 3 pound clubs only if you feel that your shoulders can use more weight. The maximum weight that I find I need for an excellent shoulder workout is 5 pounds. In this video, I am using 3-pound wooden clubs. Read more

 

Portland-Area 8th Grader Changing The World One Painting At A Time

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 22, 2021
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Much respect to Ryan Lomber, her teacher Ms. Emily Dehn, and the community at Twality Middle School in the greater Portland area for creating such a meaningful fundraiser for Packed With Pride, a food box program that helps ensure students in the Tigard-Tualatin School district don't go hungry. Read more

 

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