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How to Make Your Own Variable-Speed Percussion Massaging Tool

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 30, 2018
Natural Health Solutions

Materials:

Jigsaw:

https://amzn.to/2BDGSif

Universal Adaptor for a Jigsaw:

https://amzn.to/2BFtkCC

Lacrosse Ball:

https://amzn.to/2ntbm19

Please note that I do not know if the universal adaptor listed above can fit into any jigsaw. Read more

 

To Overcome Chronic Back Issues, Improve Spinal Mobility and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 09, 2018
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

For those looking to overcome chronic back pain and stiffness, it's helpful to alternate between core-strengthening and spinal mobility exercises. This video provides examples of how to alternate between variations of these two types of exercises.

For more ideas on core-strengthening exercises, please see:

Core-Strengthening Exercises Read more

 

Hopes for 2018

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 02, 2018
Natural Health Solutions

I hope that 2018 is off to a positive start for you and those you are closest to. I love the rollover to a new calendar year for the feelings of hope and energy that it tends to bring out in many of us.

For the past few years, we've made it a ritual to write letters to ourselves, to be opened on January 1st of the next year. I posted a photo of the sealed envelope that housed our letters from January 1st of 2017 and that we excitedly opened yesterday at my Instagram account:

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How to Make Healthy Mushroom Frittatas (Omelettes)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 14, 2017
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

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I suppose you could call them mini mushroom omelettes, but enoki mushroom frittatas has a nice ring to it, no? However you choose to name this dish, know going in that it provides a wonderfully chewy texture that makes it natural to pair with rice or noodles. Read more

 

Foam Rolling Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 21, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
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Foam Rolling

How to Foam Roll Your Lower Legs - Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Tibialis Anterior, Peroneus Longus, Brevis, and Tertius, and Soles of Feet:

 

Standing Push-ups Using Gym Rings for Upper Body Mobility and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

If doing full body weight dips or push-ups close to the ground aren't possible for your current circumstances but you are still curious about using gym rings to improve your upper body and core strength, you can do modified push-ups on your rings as you are leaning slightly forward. Read more

 

Push-Up Progressions Using Gymnastics Rings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 31, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

Doing push-ups with gymnastics rings is a challenging way to improve upper body strength while simultaneously improve core strength and balance.

Begin in a modified push-up position with your knees on the ground and your hands on gym rings.

At the top of the push-up position, with your arms straight, elbows locked, supinate your forearms, then allow your forearms to return to a natural position and lower yourself down to do a push-up. Read more

 

A Simple Mobility Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 18, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

This is a simple full body mobility routine that you can do anywhere.

Begin by rolling your shoulders in small circles to warm up your scapulae.

Move to arm circles, forward and backward, to warm up your shoulder joints - aim to keep your trunk facing forward.

Take your neck through flexion, extension, right and left rotation, right and left lateral flexion, then slow full circles clockwise and counter-clockwise. Read more

 

Shoulder Dislocates to Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 10, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple and highly effective shoulder mobility exercise that you can do anywhere.

Lie prone on a comfortable surface and begin with a towel or scarf outstretched above your head - you want to keep your elbows locked out, and maintain enough tension on the towel or scarf to keep it taut. Read more

 

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