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Booklift for Books and Screens

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:14:31 +0000

A simple and highly effective way of keeping one's neck healthy and preventing issues that can stem from tight neck muscles like tension headaches is to use a stand to prop up books and tablets.

I have long used the following stand for textbooks and stand-alone screens like iPads and phones:

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Daily Stretches for Healthier Shoulders and Spinal Joints

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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Spinal Mobility Exercises

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There are few stretches more effective in improving the health of the shoulders and spine than dead hanging. Read more

Improve Posture & Reverse Slouching

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Fabric Resistance Band Set I Use

In order to have healthy joints as we age, it's essential that we actively take our major joints through their full range of motion every day. Read more

How to Improve Vision Naturally | Vision Therapy Exercises

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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Contrary to popular belief, your vision doesn't have to decline over time. With regular exercise of the muscles that control your eye movements and visual acuity, you can reduce eyestrain and maintain or even improve your vision. Utilization of a few acupressure points can also help your vision by encouraging healthy blood flow to your eyes. Read more

Keys To Losing Belly Fat

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:38:10 +0000

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Having a substantial amount of belly fat is a harbinger of cardiovascular disease, including risk of stroke and dementia.

Here are some of the most effective ways of improving metabolic health to reduce belly fat at any age : Read more

How To Survive A Rip Current

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:32:37 +0000

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Conventional advice to survive a rip current is shown in the above animation. The idea is to swim with the current until you are able to turn to one side and swim parallel to the land before turning back toward the land. Read more

Prevent Hunchback, Improve Posture, and Strengthen Your Back

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:45:06 +0000

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Spinal Mobility Exercises

Stronger & Healthier Hips and Back

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:40:07 +0000

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Hip Mobility Exercises

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Two Simple Strengthening Exercises to Keep Your Elbows and Wrists Healthy

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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Even among fitness enthusiasts, I've consistently found that many people neglect the tendons that control their wrists and elbows - this is a big mistake, as these tissues are not well perfused with blood, so when they are injured, they can take many months to heal. All of us constantly use our wrists and elbows, but most of us only tune into this reality if we injure one of these areas.

To build and maintain strength in the tendons that attach to and move your wrists and elbows, please consider making the following exercises a part of your everyday life:

Tennis Ball Squeeze

What To Do If You Have A Tendency To Throw Out Your Back

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is a simple routine of spinal mobility exercises that I have long found useful to those who have a tendency to "throw out" their back or experience chronic and intermittent back pain from various sprains and strains, including those involving intervertebral discs. Read more

A Natural Approach To Treating Seasonal Allergies

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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How To Minimize Spikes In Blood Sugar

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:29:41 +0000

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A couple of months ago, I shared a simple yet highly effective approach to minimizing blood sugar spikes, thereby decreasing risk of developing heart disease and Alzheimer's. Read more

How To Clean Dryer Vent For Improved Efficiency

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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If you have a laundry dryer with a vent that blows hot air and lint outdoors, about once a year, it's a good idea to have it thoroughly cleaned. Buildup of lint in a drying vent is a real fire hazard, and significantly diminishes drying efficiency.

To do the job properly, you can use a simple dryer vent cleaning tool like this one:

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A Simple Way To Reduce Risk of Heart Disease & Alzheimer's

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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Cancel All Student Debt?

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

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Originally posted in 2020.

With the transition to a new administration in the US under way, there has been more talk about the potential for all existing student debt in the US to be forgiven. Read more