In Korean cuisine, we call these balls of flavoured rice "Joo Mohk Bap," which translates to Fist Rice, as each ball of rice is about the size of a small fist. Read more
Last week, I was asked by a fellow living in Washington state for a few simple ways to improve his health and outlook. He shared that depression has been a part of his life since his late teenage years, and now in his mid-30s, he has been struggling to find reasons to go on.
My suggestions were as follows:
1. Begin each day in a quiet place, reflecting out loud or on paper on anything that you are truly grateful for. If it's a person you know or spent time with in the past, express your gratitude to that person and send them your best wishes. Read more
This may be my favourite instance of a classic love song that was actually written in the spirit of a beautiful friendship rather than romance. My hat's off to Bernie and Elton, and of course, to all those who made Rocketman.
Lyrics for Your Song, by Bernie Taupin and Elton JohnRead more
Korean pancakes, called bin dae duk, are unique in that they aren't made with flour. Traditionally, bin dae duk includes small amounts of pork, but on this particular day, we made this with nothing but hearty beans, fresh vegetables, and a small amount of rice. Read more
When I was in my late 20s and at my peak in idealism, a part of me thought that one of the ultra wealthy patients who came to my first residential fasting clinic which had only three twin size beds would recognize my desire to help people recover their health via water fasting and be the benefactor that I hoped for to create a proper facility.
Back then, I was a one man show. No assistants, no colleagues, no one to help with meal prep or general maintenance and cleaning. All I had were my body and mind and 16 to 18 hours a day to do all I could to make things work. Read more
This is a look at a series of helpful exercises for those who have rotator cuff issues. Most mild to moderate cases of bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, and various forms of impingement can be overcome by improving shoulder and spinal mobility using the exercises shown here.
It's always prudent to consult with your own health care providers before trying any program of care. Read more
This is a look at how to use a massage ball to release a tight shoulder. Specifically, how to work out hypertonicity through the rhomboids and the muscles that make up the bulk of the posterior shoulder region - teres minor, infraspinatus, posterior deltoid, and the lats.
The ball used in this video can be found here: Read more
