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Backward Walking For Healthier Knees

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 02, 2022
Natural Health Solutions

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A big shoutout to Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes) and his colleague Mr. Infinity for sharing the many benefits of sled work, particularly backward walking with a weighted sled to stimulate blood flow to the connective tissues in and around the knees. Read more

 

Sleep Mask Tip

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

Last year, I heard from an old patient who was struggling with intermittent eye infections. In reviewing her everyday routine, we realized that the root cause might have been her sleep mask which she had not thought to put through the laundry since she first started using it in 2018. Read more

 

Interview: The Place of Soy in the Health Food Arena

Posted by Joshua Day on Jan 21, 2022
Healthy Eating Resources

Originally published in 2013, updated in January 2022

Health & Beyond editor Josh Day recently sat down with Dr. Kim to ask him a few questions on a topic that's always hot in the health food world. We're talking about soy... what it is, what it does in your body, and why you see soy this and soy that on almost every aisle of your local health food store.

Let's jump straight into the interview, shall we?

Josh: What exactly is soy? Read more

 

Making Sense of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 20, 2022
Healthy Eating Resources

Omega-3 fatty acids. You've probably heard a lot about their value to your health, but do you really understand the ways in which they are beneficial to your health and which foods to get them from?

If not, I hope that this article will help you make sense of omega-3 fatty acids and help you make food choices that will ensure that your cells are nourished with them on a regular basis. Read more

 

What Does A Truly Good Friend Look Like?

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 18, 2022
Emotional Health and Well-Being

I've always loved the Korean word for friendship - it's pronounced "oo jung." There was a time in my 20s when oojung was actually the bulk of my e-mail address, back when gmail didn't exist and most of us were at yahoo or hotmail.

More than ever, I find myself considering what constitutes a healthy friendship, for my own well-being, and also to do what I can to help our boys understand what a truly good friend looks like. Read more

 

A Guide to Choosing Healthy Oils

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 11, 2022
Healthy Eating Resources

Originally published in 2008

If you're not sure how to choose healthy oils for cooking, it's worth studying the essential differences between saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Once you understand the basic characteristics of these fatty acids, you'll know which commonly available oils are good for your health, and which ones are best limited or avoided altogether. Read more

 

5 Simple Hamstring Exercises for Improved Knee and Hip Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 10, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Knee Mobility Exercises

This video demonstrates a variety of simple hamstring-strengthening and activating exercises that almost invariably lead to improved knee and hip function. Please be sure to have the volume on your viewing device and within the video on for accompanying guidance for each exercise. Read more

 

Persimmon Skins and Other Foods that Can Cause Obstruction in the GI tract

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2022
Health Warnings

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If you enjoy eating persimmons, please know that it's best to avoid eating their skins.

Persimmon skins are one of several foods that can contribute to the buildup of an indigestible mass in the gastrointestinal tract - called a bezoar - that can lead to serious complications and a need for surgery if the mass gets large enough to obstruct the GI tract. Read more

 

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