All posts tagged "health"

  • Your guide to healthy holiday eating and drinking

    As we head into the heart of the holiday season, a lot of calories will be ingested with far fewer burned. This is the most festive of seasons and we should enjoy ourselves. So is it contradictory...

    • Posted December 16, 2019
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  • Habits are hard to break. Why not start washing your hands correctly?

    We all know people wash their hands, but did you know that a study says only 5 percent of people do it the right way ? A few doctors in Japan I asked say washing the hands...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • A pacifier that checks baby’s blood sugar

    A high-tech pacifier that checks blood sugar levels with saliva has been developed as a result of a study co-authored by Juliane R. Sempionatto a doctoral candidate at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). When baby...

    • Posted November 25, 2019
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  • New Danish study: Children with repeated episodes of febrile seizures are at increased risk of epilepsy and mental disorder.

    Febrile convulsions occur in 2-5% of children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Febrile seizures occur during a fever (raised temperature) in a child and affects one in 30. It may involve being unconscious accompanied...

    • Posted November 11, 2019
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  • A new massage device that mimics shiatsu pressure

    Sitting for long periods using devices, poor posture and incorrect sleeping positions, or injuries are today’s leading causes of stiff neck and shoulders. An increasing number of people in Japan are turning to shiatsu treatments for muscle...

    • Posted October 29, 2019
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  • Ways to Not Let Your Heavy Period Slow You Down

    It can sometimes be hard to wake up with a list of things that need to be done yet your heavy period is making you want to spend your days doing nothing until the pain goes away....

    • Posted October 28, 2019
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  • What drinks are healthy for preschoolers? Experts release new guidelines.

    There is no manual for being a parent but there are paediatricians and researchers whom we consider as our family’s partners in supporting the well-being of children. Researchers say the drinks we give children from birth through...

    • Posted September 25, 2019
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  • New study finds Caesarean babies have a weaker immune system than those born the natural way.

      Research scientists find that babies born vaginally or by natural method received most of their gut bacteria (microbiome) from their mother.   Babies born via caesarean had more bacteria associated with hospital environments in their guts...

    • Posted September 19, 2019
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  • Eggs – should you eat more or less?

    In the ‘70s when the American Heart Association came out with a report indicating that egg consumption should be limited to reduce cholesterol intake, health-conscious homemakers started serving eggs to their families less and less. As a...

    • Posted December 20, 2018
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  • Wellness Break: Bury yourself in the absolute serenity and beauty of Hakone

    Hakone as an escape destination is beautiful, secluded and located in a peaceful natural environment allowing you to focus on restoring your balance. Crossing the lake is a simple matter of boarding one of three brightly painted...

    • Posted September 10, 2018
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  • ¥500-a-slice NY style pizza

    When my fast growing teen boys are hungry, they always crave for pizza.  If left to their own devices, they will live off pizza, pizza and more pizza. Pizza gets a bad reputation as junk food but...

    • Posted August 19, 2018
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  • Food Safety: Why you’re safer with Japanese rice than bread.

    According to the USDA website, Japan’s wheat production forecast for 2018-2019 is 860,000 metric tons or about 10% of the wheat that it consumes.  This means therefore that the remaining 90% is wheat imported mostly from the...

    • Posted August 12, 2018
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  • Nourish the body with greens and fruits

    Eating fruits and vegetables purifies and heals the body from summer fatigue of the mind and body. But do you give what goes into your salad a thought? A good salad can be a complete meal in...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • You’re Snoring Again!

    When I meet a couple for the first time, I ask questions so that I can get to know each of them as individuals, as well as how they interact and operate as a couple. Often, the...

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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  • The burning question: Do weight loss pills really work?

    Let’s be honest. You’ve seen the advertisements for weight loss pills. You know – the ones with those amazing before-and-after pictures, and you’ve wondered to yourself… do they work? Weight loss pills can be broken down into...

    • Posted February 23, 2018
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  • Immunizing children aged 0-18 in Japan

    Whether you have just had a baby or are sending your child off to college, decisions regarding immunizations are a crucial component of their preventative care. While the pros and cons of immunization are beyond the scope...

    • Posted February 12, 2018
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  • A French style grocery store for organic nuts

    People’s appetite for organic food all over the world has increased five times over the last 2 decades. That includes Japan. According to statistics portal Statista, Japan is one of the world’s largest markets for organic food. ...

    • Posted January 28, 2018
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  • School lunch harassment at Japanese schools

    In Japan, there’s a reason children are not allowed to bring lunch box to school – eating lunch together provided by the school is part of their education and cultivation.  Japanese school lunches are generally balanced with...

    • Posted December 17, 2017
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  • Is it possible to predict if your baby will be left-handed or right-handed in the womb? “Yes,” say Italian researchers.

    Many famous people are born lefties such as ex US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, musician Paul McCartney, artist Leonardo de Vinci and international boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Social science claims lefties are more intelligent than...

    • Posted December 8, 2017
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  • Here comes a kiddie gourmet that babies love

    Babies need a balanced solid food from 4 months until two years. Parents who have tried making baby food at home and have given up because they can’t keep up with daily routine, cite time and storage...

    • Posted November 13, 2017
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  • Getting Active with Taiko Drums

    Looking for a fun and exhilarating way to get fit ? How about an activity where you can learn about a traditional Japanese art form and improve your health? Then follow the beat to your nearest Taiko...

    • Posted November 10, 2017
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  • The Root Cause Of Constipation in Toddlers Many Parents Overlook

    Doctors say if your child has fewer than three bowel movements in a week or an unusual poop size or texture, it needs to be addressed. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell just how they’re feeling, and whether...

    • Posted September 26, 2017
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  • Japan has a drinkable tofu. No, it’s not like soy milk.

    A new drink has recently hit the store shelves at Tokyo’s convenience stores called “Nomu Tofu” or a drinkable Tofu. I happened to grab one at the store today and tried it.   It is easy to assume...

    • Posted September 12, 2017
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  • Why Singing bowl therapy is good for you

    Just as our computer’s hard drives need occasional defragging for peak performance, so does our body. Sound therapists believe that the body contains energy frequencies and that sonic frequencies can be used to realign incongruous energies. According...

    • Posted July 27, 2017
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  • Knocked Out Tooth! Don’t Panic.

    Don't panic - there's a good chance that a dislodged tooth can be saved if you take the right steps.

    • Posted June 2, 2017
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  • Green spaces massage the body and brain, says Japanese research

    Nature bathing is a national pastime for Japanese people. It is easy to understand why. The air outside the city just feel fresher and better. Another reason is they know something most of us don’t. The Japanese...

    • Posted May 21, 2017
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  • When is toe walking bad?

    We all know babies toe walk in the early stages of their development. Toe walking is an attempt to move with the ball of the foot instead of  having the heel and bottom of the foot touch...

    • Posted May 16, 2017
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  • Parents, Teachers, W sitting is a problem, says physical therapist.

    Lauren Drobnjak, a pediatric physical therapist warns parents that W-sitting is a problem. “This position limits trunk rotation so that kids can’t shift their weight to either side. This affects the development of balance reactions and the...

    • Posted May 11, 2017
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  • Possibly contaminated plastic pieces found on Volvic pet bottles in Japan

    Kirin Beverage announced that it is voluntarily recalling 3.7 million 500 ml- bottles of Volvic mineral water with expiry date on October 2019.  The water in question was distributed across Japan except Okinawa and Kyushu. “The reason...

    • Posted May 2, 2017
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  • Potentially Toxic Compounds Lurking at Your Tokyo Homes

    You may be unaware but potentially harmful chemicals have invaded our homes through products families use everyday. To know if any or all of the products you’re using at home are safe, here is a simple guide...

    • Posted April 12, 2017
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