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Kawada’s Reflections

Abdominal stretch

Among the many areas to stretch, the abdomen is often overlooked.However, for those with poor posture (such as a hunched back), the rectus abdominis muscle is often contracted, so stretching it feels good. The method is simple: start by lying face down with your legs slightly apart.From there, place your

Brown fatty acids

Our bodies contain two types of fat cells: white fat cells and brown fat cells. White fat cells are what we generally imagine as fat; they take in triglycerides and sugars and store them in the body as subcutaneous and visceral fat.They store fat to retain energy, and most of

The voice is quiet

Do you ever find yourself speaking normally, but your voice is too quiet, and people often ask you to repeat yourself?People with naturally loud voices can relatively easily control their volume according to the situation.However, it’s a bit more difficult for people with naturally quiet voices to increase their volume.

Leaving high blood pressure untreated is dangerous! The risks

It is estimated that there are approximately 43 million people with hypertension in Japan, meaning that roughly one in three Japanese people suffers from high blood pressure, making it a national disease.High blood pressure damages blood vessels, leading to arteriosclerosis.If left untreated, it can lead to serious, life-threatening illnesses such

Neck stretches

The neck, which already supports a head weighing around 4-6 kg, is now subjected to extra strain due to prolonged forward-leaning postures from smartphones and other devices. Let’s stretch our necks. Lower your left arm, grasp the left side of your head with your right hand, and tilt it diagonally

Doctor Yellow

Have you ever heard the name “Doctor Yellow”? It’s a special train equipped with devices to measure track distortions and overhead wire conditions on the Shinkansen (bullet train), and it’s a yellow Shinkansen, hence the nickname. General passengers cannot ride it, and its running schedule is unofficial, leading to the