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Tips for Constipation

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 17, 2023
Natural Health Solutions

Where there isn't a physical obstruction of the intestines or regular intake of medication that can affect autonomic nervous system tone, I find that the vast majority of people who struggle with constipation benefit from light bouncing.

While a brisk walk can be helpful in this regard, I've found that there is more benefit from purposeful and bouncing up and down whereby the contents of the abdominal and pelvic cavities are gently jostled in place.

Doing jumping jacks, skipping rope, and even controlled bouncing on a trampoline are all effective. Read more

 

Deep Inhalation, Conscious Contraction, and Abdominal Massage to Promote Healthy Bowel Movements and Excellent Colon Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 16, 2023
Natural Health Solutions

To promote regular and comfortable bowel movements and good overall colon health, try doing the following twice a day:

1. While standing, take a deep breath in and hold it. In this state, contract your abdominal wall as though you are trying to shrink your tummy as much as possible and hold this state for a few seconds. Then exhale fully and let your tummy relax. Repeat this cycle five times. Read more

 

The Ideal Way To Do Push-Ups

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 15, 2023
Natural Health Solutions
Core Strength

To be optimally mobile and agile, it's helpful to treat every exercise as an opportunity to strengthen your core - doing so will improve movement and balance in all planes and decrease risk of injury. Read more

 

Rear View Mirror

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 12, 2023
Emotional Health and Well-Being

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Asking For Help

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 06, 2023
Emotional Health and Well-Being

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Back in 2001, while eating dinner with a friend in Seoul, an elderly woman silently walked in and placed a chocolate bar on every table. My friend, in seeing that I was unsure of what was happening, explained that she was a poor grandmother who was looking for income selling chocolate, and that she would come by again in a few minutes to collect money. Read more

 

Squatting for Improved Mobility, Balance, and Digestion

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 27, 2023
Natural Health Solutions

You’ve probably heard that sitting is the new smoking.

The average adult in first world nations sits for more than 9 hours a day. Read more

 

How to Do My Favourite Squat For Better Balance, Hip Mobility, and Leg Strength at Any Age

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 26, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

One of the most effective ways of maximizing our longevity is to maintain optimal balance, leg strength, and hip mobility - this is a quick look at my favourite exercise that allows us to improve and maintain all three. Read more

 

The Epley Maneuver - A Simple Treatment for One Type of Vertigo

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 15, 2023
Natural Health Solutions

From Our Mailbag:

I woke up with vertigo. I read it's ear-related and I did have some pain in one ear after my run a few nights ago...but otherwise no issues. Thoughts?

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Hopefully, it was just dizziness that you experienced from over-exertion and dehydration. Read more

 

Beautiful Connections

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 14, 2023
Emotional Health and Well-Being

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The other day, hearing some of our older son's thoughts on making good friends led me to reflect on what I've learned over the years about making beautiful connections with others. Read more

 

Why We Want To Take Care Of Others

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 28, 2023
Emotional Health and Well-Being

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A longtime reader recently shared this:

"My Grandfather used to tell me that if you give people too much, they will secretly hate you." Read more

 

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