大和健康资讯 第93期（2011年5月）

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Hello, this is Ishihara, the newsletter manager.

In this month's column by Dr. Endo, we will finally take inflammation head-on.

Swelling and pus that occur when injuring fingers or other parts are generally recognized as inflammation, but even without bleeding, tankobs or sunburn can be properly classified as inflammation. Even without injuries or bacterial infections, inflammation inevitably occurs. Starting with this kind of "non-specific inflammation," we will delve into the world of inflammation.

In addition, we will deliver a wealth of content including the World Health Report. Please enjoy.

Topics

■ Health Strategy Series from the Perspective of a Pathology Specialist, Part 2: Inflammation and Immunity

4) What is the Self and what is the non-Self?

Dr. Yuzo Endo, MD, Hamamatsu Medical University (First Pathology)

◎ From this time on, we will finally take inflammation head-on.

Why do tankobs or sunburn cause inflammation even though there is no bleeding?

Let's take a look at the reasons behind that.

■ World Hells Report

Publication of the 3rd Edition of the 2010 American Nutrition Guidelines: Healthy Eating Patterns

◎ This time, we will report an overview of the 2010 edition of the American Nutrition Guidelines.

Chapter 3, "Healthy Eating Patterns," specifically introduces the benefits of Mediterranean diets and vegetarian diets centered on vegetables and fruits.

■ Health Tips: Revisiting and Renewing Health

16) Radiation hormesis

◎ We are exposed to natural radiation from space and the earth on a daily basis, and we absorb radioactive substances from our food. Exposure to large amounts of radiation at once is dangerous, but what about the small amounts?

This Month's Menu

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

◎ Exhibited at Tokyo Forum

■ Because I'm curious

◎ Episode 14: The Great Earthquake and Economy Class Syndrome

■Editor's Note

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

Daiwa Pharmaceutical exhibited at the "Healthy Food Ingredients, Materials, OEM Exhibition 2011" (hosted by Health Business Magazine Co., Ltd.) held at the Tokyo International Forum (4/5~6).

Now in its 14th year, this exhibition is the only domestic event specializing in the sales and OEM manufacturing of health food ingredients.

On the second day, at the exhibitor seminar, we gave a lecture titled "Daiwa Yakusen's Advanced Functional Food Ingredients and OEM Supply of Foods for Specified Health Uses," allowing us to share the latest information about our company.

■ Concerning Factors: The Great Earthquake and Economy Class Syndrome

One of the diseases that draws attention during disasters such as earthquakes is Economy Class Syndrome.

What they have in common is the 'same posture' and 'blood clots' (blood clots).

Economy class syndrome is a series of diseases in which a blood clot forms in the veins below the knee, which are carried by the bloodstream to the lungs and block the blood vessels in the lungs. It can be life-threatening. Medically, it has long been known as "venous thromboembolism," but it became known by this name in the general public after a case that occurred immediately after arriving in narrow economy class on a plane was reported.

During disasters, people may live in cars or evacuate to tight spaces, maintaining the same posture for long periods. This is exactly the same situation as economy class, leading to the risk of blood clots.

Furthermore, reducing the number of times you need to go to the bathroom and reducing fluid intake and increasing blood stickiness may be common during disasters and on airplanes. Instead of running the blood, it makes blood clots more likely to form. To prevent this, it is important to move your legs as needed, especially the ankles.

It is said that moving the front end is beneficial. There are also special stockings that improve blood flow in the legs. As dietary adjustments, avoiding water intake and supplementing nattokinase, which is said to help prevent blood clots, are also good options.

■Editor's Note

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Now, May 5th is Wakame Day, established by the Japan Wakame Association, so this month we'll be focusing on wakame.

Early May marks the end of the harvesting season for fresh wakame and the time when it hits the market. Wakame is harvested all over Japan and is one of the essential ingredients on the dining table. While it contains a well-balanced and abundant mineral content, it contains almost no protein or fat, making it popular as a beauty food and widely used in diet foods. Additionally, recent studies have revealed that alginate in wakame has blood pressure-lowering effects and contains trace amounts of fucoxanthin, which is said to be effective for obesity.

Enjoy seasonal ingredients while using them for your health.

Notice

This is information about Dr. Shigeru Taira from Okinawa Heartful Clinic, who currently writes a column on Daiwa Yakuhin's website.

Dr. Dai is active in promoting integrative medicine, supplement therapy, and complementary and alternative medicine in various forms.

● May 21 (Sat) 13:40~ Osaka

We will hold a lecture on lactic acid.

For inquiries, please contact the following

Mr. Ikema, Hakujukai Medical Corporation Secretary Section

Tel＆Fax：098-995-0220

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