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Plyometric Jumps for Improving Balance and Hip and Ankle Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 02, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

Plyometric jumps are typically used to improve explosive strength.

I find they are excellent for improving balance and the ability to sit in a deep squat, which is helpful for hip and ankle mobility.

Let the focus be landing softly with balance - you should make first contact with the balls of your feet and end with your heels in contact with your landing surface. Aim to maintain your balance in a deep squat for several seconds upon landing. Read more

 

Bleeding: How to Treat Different Types of Bleeding

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 31, 2016
Natural Health Care

As a child, I was fascinated with the world of ninjas. Naturally, I spent lots of time practicing various martial arts and tumbling maneuvers in and around our home. One night, I ended a particularly aggressive tumbling maneuver with a sweeping roundhouse kick that ended with my right foot accidentally shattering a glass of water. Read more

 

Hanging and Swinging Exercises for Improved Shoulder and Spinal Mobility

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

For an overview of exercise progressions that you can work at to improve your mobility and balance in a systematic way, please feel free to visit our Mobility Exercise Progressions page here:

Mobility Exercise Progressions

For some suggestions on how to set up a simple workout area at home, please feel free to view: Read more

 

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

 

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