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How to Foam Roll Your Hip Abductors

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 03, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Your hip abductors are muscles that lie on the upper and outer portion of your buttocks. These muscles - called your gluteus medius and minimus - allow you to move your lower extremities out and away from your midline. They also allow you to rotate your legs inward so that the toes of one leg face your opposite leg. Read more

 

Health Benefits of Foam Rolling

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 13, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

I'm not sure how long foam rollers have been around, but over the past several months, I've discovered how powerful a therapeutic tool they can be for promoting and maintaining optimal physical health.

The idea is simple enough: Using your own body weight and agility, you roll specific muscle groups against a firm foam roller to mimic a deep, gliding massage. Read more

 

Before Seeking Treatment for Low Back Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 11, 2010
Natural Health Care

The other day, an acquaintance, knowing that I am a chiropractor, asked me for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth on whether he should or shouldn't see a chiropractor for his chronic low back pain. Read more

 

Quick Healthy Salad

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 05, 2010
Healthy Eating Resources

One dietary goal that I've long had for myself is to eat a head of dark green lettuce every day. I find that regular intake of lettuce (being sure to chew it thoroughly before swallowing) helps keep my teeth feeling strong, and of course, I like knowing that my body is getting steady inflow of chlorophyll and plenty of minerals that it can use to keep all of my organ systems healthy. Read more

 

Defensive Driving Tips for the Texting Era

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 04, 2010
Health Warnings

The other day, I was driving along a semi-busy road when I noticed that the driver of an oncoming SUV was clearly texting away on her cell phone. I instinctively hovered my right foot over the brake and did the same with my right hand over the horn, ready to swerve and honk if needed. Read more

 

Natural Treatment Plan For Jaw Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 29, 2010
Natural Health Solutions

During my first few years of private practice, for most cases of jaw pain and dysfunction, I applied a carefully executed manual adjustment to the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ), also known as the jaw joint, found in front of each ear. This is the protocol that I learned as an intern from a supervising clinician. Read more

 

Why Chewing Gum Isn't Great for Your Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 29, 2010
Health Warnings
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If you chew gum on a regular basis, please consider the following:

  1. Chewing gum causes unnecessary wear and tear of the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in your jaw joints. Once damaged, this area can produce pain and discomfort for a lifetime.

  2. You use eight different facial muscles to chew. Unnecessary chewing can create chronic tightness in two of these muscles, located close to your temples. This can put pressure on the nerves that supply this area of your head, which can lead to chronic, intermittent headaches.

 

Blood Circulation is Everything

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 22, 2010
Natural Health Care

Good health requires, above all else, strong and steady blood flow through clear blood vessels.

Healthy blood circulation delivers fresh nutrients to your cells, and prevents accumulation of waste materials within your cells. Both of these actions are equally necessary for healthy cells. Read more

 

How To Make Dairy and Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 20, 2010
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

As mentioned in my post on The Best Way To Get And Stay Healthy, if you are looking to overcome any chronic health challenge, one of the best first steps that you can take is to avoid conventional dairy and grains that contain gluten. To put it simply, pasteurized and homogenized dairy and gluten are common triggers for inflammation throughout the body.

I realize that for some, it can be quite daunting to imagine a diet that doesn't include cheese and pasta. Which is why I thought it would be a good idea to share dairy and gluten-free options for macaroni and cheese. Read more

 

How to Prevent a Sore Throat from Progressing to a Cold

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 19, 2010
Natural Health Solutions

Before I share a great little tip on how to stop a sore throat from progressing into a week-long cold, please know that periodically experiencing a cold or the flu can actually be helpful to your health. If you have no idea why this is, please view the following popular article that I wrote on this topic:

What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Colds and Flus

You just won't get this information on why colds and flus can help you stay healthy over the long run from medical textbooks and mainstream media - please consider sharing it with family and friends. Read more

 

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