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Kawada’s Reflections

Hair

There are many wonderful hairstyles, and well-maintained long hair is certainly one of them. While it requires a lot of time and effort to care for, long, glossy, and silky hair looks truly beautiful. Long hair is considered a lovely style today, but looking back in history, there was a

Fingerprints and Genetics

Fingerprints are a prime example of a feature that can uniquely identify an individual, distinguishing them from anyone else in the world.However, like many other physical traits, fingerprints are influenced by genetics.Consequently, one’s fingerprints may share certain similarities with those of parents or siblings due to heredity. Fingerprint patterns can

About Skin and Steroids

Topical steroids often have a reputation for being “scary drugs,” but when used correctly, they are very safe and effective treatments. Side Effects of Steroids Steroids generally fall into two categories: oral medications (taken by mouth) and topical medications (applied to the skin).Long-term use of oral steroids can lead to

Shoulder stretch

Shoulder stiffness accumulates daily from using smartphones and working at a desk. It would be great to be able to do a quick stretch during the day, wouldn’t it? Improving blood circulation is key to relieving that stiffness. Here is a simple stretch you can do whether you are sitting

What does “totonou” mean?

With the sauna boom of recent years, you may have heard enthusiasts use the term “totonou” (often translated as “being in the zone” or achieving a state of perfect equilibrium). You might have a vague idea that it refers to the pleasant feeling experienced in a sauna, but do you

3 Key Characteristics of Eastern Medicine That Are Useful to Know

Modern medicine is primarily based on the principles of Western medicine.On the other hand, there are also medical approaches rooted in “Eastern medicine”—such as Kampo (Japanese herbal medicine), acupuncture and moxibustion, seitai (bodywork/manipulative therapy), and qigong.Here, we will introduce three key characteristics of Eastern medicine that can complement the weaknesses