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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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Bookends

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

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In trailing my 76-year old father and 13-year old son as they walked side by side during a recent outing, I couldn't help but feel the brevity of it all. Read more

 

5 Keys to Losing Fat While Improving Health and Longevity

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 17, 2018
Natural Health Care

Any diet or pattern of eating that relies on calorie restriction to a point where real hunger is an ongoing challenge isn't good for longevity.

The reason is simple - calorie restriction leads to loss of fat and muscle. Losing fat is generally good for longevity. Loss of skeletal muscle - called sarcopenia - is very bad for short and long term health. The amount of skeletal muscle mass we carry is a strong predictive marker for longevity. Read more

 

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 13, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

The other day when I saw a photo of me playing with our dog Wilbur, I was momentarily surprised to notice the extent of my vitiligo. During summer months, areas where I have remaining skin colour tan, creating greater contrast between pigmented and unpigmented areas. Read more

 

Hand Grip Strength - One of the Best Indicators of Health-Related Quality of Life in Old Age

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 09, 2018
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

Over the past year, I've noticed an increasing stream of studies that point to hand grip strength as a strong indicator of health-related quality of life in old age. This aligns with mounting evidence that one of the best things we can do to preserve our health as we age is to develop and maintain muscle tissue and the physical strength that it affords. Read more

 

Thoughts On Detaching From Ego And Walking In Peace

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 23, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published in October of 2012

As I approach the last few years of my fourth decade on planet earth, I find myself feeling grateful for some of the conclusions that I've been able to draw from various life experiences. One in particular that I try to hold close to my heart, especially in times of triumph and disaster, is this: Read more

 

To Appear Tearful or About to Cry

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 21, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

In receiving a steady stream of questions from all over the globe, there are times when I notice developing trends in human health issues. Sleep deficiency from cell phone addiction is one that I noticed a few years ago. Today, I have this sense that depression has become the most worrisome health issue for those living in developed countries.

Some call it social media depression - feeling down about one's life because of constant exposure to flashes of happy moments on other people's Facebook or Instagram accounts. Read more

 

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