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Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2016
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

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My love for sun-dried tomatoes began many years ago when they came with a vegetarian pasta dish at an Italian eatery in a suburb of Chicago. Chewy, mildly sweet and tart - what were these delectable morsels of goodness?

Beyond their lovely flavor and unique texture, one cup of sun-dried tomatoes offers abundant quantities of the following health-enhancing nutrients: Read more

 

Unilateral Modified Bridge to Improve Spinal Extension

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 17, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is an excellent exercise for improving extension through the spine. Insufficient extension is a common root issue for those who experience chronic back stiffness and recurrent pulls throughout the back.

Start on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Read more

 

Six Questions to Consider in Choosing a Life Partner

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 12, 2016
Emotional Health and Well-Being

I've long felt that choosing a life partner should be a subject that is thoroughly discussed sometime in high school and perhaps even in university. It amazes me that so little time, if any, is given to considering this topic on a meaningful level in school. Read more

 

Traditional Methods of Preparing Staple Foods

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 27, 2016
Healthy Eating Resources

In mentioning traditionally fermented sourdough bread in a previous post, I received a number of thoughtful messages on this topic, including the following from my friend Myra in Oaxaca, Mexico:

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Hi, Ben!

Thank you for your post about sourdough bread (and all your other great posts, also!). It's good to hear about how an ancient process can transform whole grain into a more generally useful foodstuff. Read more

 

German Hang for Shoulder Extension and Arm Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 26, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

The German Hang is excellent for improving shoulder extension and strength through the arms, including grip strength. Read more

 

Around the World

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 26, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

Often used in gymnastics, Around the World is an effective way of improving spinal mobility and hamstring flexibility.

Each time you bend down to your side or straight forward, when you reach the end of your natural range, gently bounce two or three times to induce a little more downward movement. Read more

 

How to Work on the Transition from Pull-up to Dip during a Strict Muscle-Up

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 26, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

In learning how to do a strict muscle-up (pull-up to dip and back down), for many, including myself, the most challenging part is transitioning from the top of the pull-up phase to the starting position of a dip.

This is the most effective way that I have found to work on learning the mechanics and developing the strength needed to smoothly transition from pull-up to dip during a strict muscle-up. Read more

 

Ankle Dorsiflexion - Essential for Optimal Balance and Proprioception

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 19, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Ankle Mobility Exercises

Dorsiflexion describes flexing your ankle joint up toward your head - it's the opposite of plantar flexion, which is what your ankles do when you stand on your tip toes.

Your ankles dorsiflex with every step you take, be it while walking or running. Ankle dorsiflexion is what allows your toes to clear the ground as your back leg swings in front of you and your heel touches the ground to begin your next stride. Read more

 

Mobility Exercise Progressions for Upper Body Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 06, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

Day 6: Upper Body Strength

Leaning Rows:

Seated Dips:

Core-Centered Push-ups:

How to Develop Your False Grip for Ring Work: Read more

 

Mobility Exercise Progressions for Balance, Agility, and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 06, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

Day 5: Balance and Core Strength

Arch and Hollow:

Posterior and Anterior Pelvic Tilt:

Straight Leg Raises:

Forearm Plank Pose: Read more

 

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