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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

 

A Simple Way to Improve Shoulder and Back Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 25, 2018
Healthy For Tennis
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

To improve shoulder and upper back mobility, lie face-up with your head slightly off the end of a bed and let your arms hang freely above your head.

Once you’re comfortable in this position, slowly take your arms through a small arc as though you are making a snow angel - you can do this several times to warm up your shoulder joints. Read more

 

Anger is a Secondary Emotion

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 22, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Last week, I shared a strategy for overcoming emotional wounds and being able to authentically forgive someone who we feel has wronged us. In a nutshell, the strategy is to shift our focus to things we wish to be forgiven for.

I was moved and inspired to receive a few hundred messages from people who had wonderful insight to share. Here is a portion of one of these messages that really hit me as being true and helpful to remember when we are at the receiving end of a person's anger: Read more

 

Backpack Recipes with Babish - Fluffy Pancakes and Asian Dumplings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 13, 2018
Healthy Eating Resources

On most weekends, I tend to make French toast or pancakes for the family, and over time, I've found that I can make fluffy pancakes by gently folding in egg whites and being careful not to over-mix - Babish demonstrates this in his usual brilliant fashion. The recipe I use is about the same as what's shown in this video, only I use unsweetened almond milk instead of buttermilk. Read more

 

Dairy-Free Nutella Substitute Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 02, 2018
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Desserts

Dairy-free Nutella substitute recipe

Ingredients: Read more

 

Protect Your Back By Lengthening Your Hamstrings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 27, 2018
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

Short hamstrings and even short calves can contribute to intermittent back pain and stiffness, as a shortened posterior chain creates a constant downward pull on the pelvis, predisposing the tissues that surround the spine to sprains and strains.

With most of us sitting for many hours each day with our posterior chain contracted, it's highly worthwhile to stretch the hamstrings and calves on a daily basis. Read more

 

For Foot Pain and Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 25, 2018
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

In sharing a recent post on what to do for stiff hands, several readers asked for suggestions for foot pain and stiffness. I shared a short video on foot and toe exercises last week, which is re-posted below. Also embedded below is a video that demonstrates how another person can mobilize your feet. I hope these resources are helpful. Read more

 

Lori Harder on the Value of Hitting Rock Bottom

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 15, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

There are many valuable insights on conscious living within this interview. If your time is limited, I encourage you to click on the video timeline to about the 40:40 mark where Lori shares her thoughts on gossip.

Many thanks to Lori and Tom. May we all embrace our rock bottom moments. Read more

 

Don't Forget These 3 Markers When Looking to Lose Fat

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 12, 2018
Natural Health Care

Just a brief post to continue with recent thoughts on making dietary choices that support losing fat while improving health and longevity.

Most people who embark on the journey of losing fat cut down on carb-rich foods, often categorized as white foods like potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, and sugar. Some will also avoid fruit, believing that ingestion of natural fruit sugar (fructose) leads to large spikes in insulin release which in turn contributes to insensitivity to insulin over time, leading to accumulation of fat. Read more

 

Tears are a Manifestation of True Gratitude

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 23, 2018
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