Life Style

As we intuitively know mental and physical health are closely linked. When you are sick, do you take medicine or see a doctor for advice? If you feel sluggish, do you get massage? When we feel physical sick or stressed, we may decide to use natural medicine (naturopathy) to boost our immune system instead of prescription drugs. Broadly speaking in accutherapy, hands tend to have more acupressure points that work for the upper body, while feet have more acupressure points that work for the lower body. You can practice acupressure point massage on your hands on your way to work or while you are at work, but we recommend it …

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In Japan, it is generally believed that if you feel pain when you press on the sole of your foot, you might have some sort of ailment. The soles of the feet are also known as the “second heart” and have about 60-70 reflex points or acupuncture points. Massaging the pressure points or pressing them to stimulate the painful areas can improve blood circulation, increase natural healing power, and relieve discomfort. You may also like to read hand acupressure points. An Easy Head & Feet Massage Requiring Little Time & Effort Hyakue (百会)Uses: Stimulation helps promote blood circulation of the scalp which in turn relieves neck and shoulder pain. As …

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In Japan, many people are living alone. There are many reasons why the Japanese decide to stay single. According to research from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research in 2015, the lifetime unmarried rate for Japanese men was about 23% and for women it was about 14%. By 2030, one out of three men and one out of four women will be unmarried for their lifetime. By 2035, it is predicted that 50% of the Japanese entire population will be single. But did you know that in the history of Japan, specifically during the Edo period (1603-1868), many Japanese people lived alone and remained single as well? …

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