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Kawada’s Reflections

Dry cleaning

One cleaning method unique to professional dry cleaners is “dry cleaning.”Simply put, this is a process that uses petroleum-based solvents instead of water. It is primarily suited for delicate materials—such as wool, cashmere, or silk—as well as items prone to losing their shape. It might be difficult to visualize how

Vascular disease in the legs! What is peripheral artery disease?

“Pain in the calves when walking,” “relief when resting,” and “cold or numb feet”—while these symptoms are often assumed to stem from the lower back, they could actually be signs of peripheral artery disease (PAD).Leaving this condition unaddressed is dangerous; it can lead not only to ulcers or gangrene in

Thanks to everyone’s support, I am celebrating my 15th anniversary.

“Yurigaoka Seitai-in” (Yurigaoka Chiropractic/Bodywork Clinic) opened on October 5, 2011. At the time, I was filled with a mix of hope and anxiety. Fifteen years have passed since then. Many people have visited the clinic, and I have had the privilege of supporting their health. Some have been coming for

Wrist Stretch

Your hands and fingers can become fatigued without you even realizing it from prolonged use of smartphones and computers. These stretches are easy to do, so try performing them frequently whenever you have a spare moment. First, extend one arm with your palm facing upward.Using your other hand, grasp your

Smartphone pedometer

When people want to know how much they have walked in a day, many check the pedometer on their smartphones. So, how exactly does a smartphone count steps? You might assume it simply counts vibrations, but smartphones are subjected to vibrations other than just those caused by walking.Vibrations occur in

Reading

There are many expressions that complete the phrase “Autumn is the season for…”, and “Autumn is the season for reading” is one of them. The two-week period from October 27 to November 9 is designated as “Reading Week,” making it a great time to enjoy books. By the way, how