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Traditional East Asian Medicine × Molecular Nutrition

[Tips from an Acupuncturist in Kunitachi] Beat Summer Fatigue and "Air-Conditioning Sickness"! Wisdom from Traditional Eastern Medicine

July 24, 2026

暦のうえでは秋体調がイマイチすっきりしない…エアコンの効いた部屋にいると、肩首が重くなる… 夏の土用が終わり、暦の上では秋となりました。連日の猛暑で「本当に秋が来るの？」という気もしますが、夏至を過ぎ、昼間は日ごとに短 […]

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Should You Avoid Protein Shakes? Tips for Protein Absorption in Your 40s and Beyond

April 5, 2026

「プロテインって飲んだ方がいいですか？」「プロテインを飲むと太ると聞きました」国立の治療院では、患者さまからよくこのようなご質問をいただきます。結論から述べますと、「人によって必要かどうか、また商品の品質にもばらつき […]

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Do 16-Hour Fasts and Weekend Fasts Increase the Risk of Gallstones? Gallbladder Care Tips Every Woman in Her 40s Should Know

February 28, 2026

The Fasting Craze and Women in Their 40s: In recent years, more and more women have been adopting practices such as “16-hour fasting” and “weekend fasting.” While these methods are gaining attention for their effectiveness in beauty, maintaining a healthy figure, and resetting gut health, did you know that fasting actually carries a hidden risk of “gallstones”? […]

Traditional East Asian Medicine × Molecular Nutrition

Why Do Acupuncture Clinics Offer Nutritional Counseling and Exercise Programs?

January 15, 2026

20年前には珍しかった女性パーソナルトレーナーもともとはパーソナルトレーナーとして、スポーツクラブでマンツーマンの運動指導を行っていました。ありがたいことに、多くのクライアントと二人三脚で目標を叶えてきましたが、残念 […]

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An Eastern Medicine Analysis Method for Listening to the Body’s Voice Through the Pulse

December 23, 2025

“Doctor, can you really tell that much just from my pulse?” Patients sometimes express their surprise. One day, the pulse of a patient who comes in every week felt different than usual. When I asked, “Did you eat anything cold yesterday?” they replied, “Actually, yes. I had some ice cream […]

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Is glucose the only source of energy for the brain? Are ketone bodies dangerous?

December 11, 2025

The Brain’s Fuel: Glucose Is Essential Our brains rely on glucose as their primary source of energy. Adults are said to need about 120 grams of glucose per day. This is an essential nutrient that supports concentration and judgment. “The brain needs sugar” […]

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