大和健康资讯 第65期（2009年1月）

Greetings

This month, you can also find the latest health information from Dr. Ichisugi on the website.

We also have useful information such as the latest health advice.

This year as well, we will continue to provide health information and more, so we appreciate your continued patronage.

Daiwa Pharmaceutical Homepage Series Health Information

■ Health advice from doctors

◎ Forensic Medicine Dr. Health Information

Metabolic syndrome

6) Eat fish and soy products.

(Dr. Masahito Ichisugi, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University)

■ World Hells Report

◎ Fermented foods that help regulate gut health

Research support at the U.S. Alternative Medicine Research Center

■ Health Tips

◎ Learn from Health Sayings

Eat a little, drink a little, and rest early.

This is a global cure-all.

This Month's Menu

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

◎ DHD USA, a local subsidiary in the United States, exhibited at the Las Vegas exhibition

■ Latest Information on Integrative Medicine [35] How to View Hospital-Specific '5-Year Cancer Survival Rates'

■Editor's Note ~Speaking of the New Year~

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

◎ DHD USA, a local subsidiary in the United States, exhibited at the Las Vegas exhibition

On December 12~14, our U.S. local subsidiary, Daiwa Health Development (DHD) USA, also participated in the exhibition "A4MLas Vegas" held at the Las Vegas (Venetian Hotel) and showcased its flagship products.

This exhibition was organized by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, a nonprofit organization focused on anti-aging activities in the United States. DHD USA showcased the physician-grade product "BRM4" containing rice bran arabinoxylane (BioBran) and the product "Plasmanex1" containing NKCP.

This time, two doctors also gave presentations. Regarding BRM4, the presentation was titled "Epigenetics & Immunosenescence Reversal - An Evidence Based Anti-Aging Paradigm," and for Plasmanex1, the presentation was titled "Modern Day Coagulation Battles: The Constellation of Metabolic Storms That End in Thrombotic Disasters." They explained the relationship between immunity and longevity, as well as the causes and strategies for metabolic syndrome.

■ Latest Information on Integrated Medicine

[35] How to View the '5-Year Cancer Survival Rate' by Hospital

Recently, it has become increasingly common for hospitals to publish information such as cancer treatment outcomes and survival rates, but there are important points to keep in mind when reading the data.

First, the background of patients at each hospital is different. For cancer, there are many early-stage patients and many patients with other conditions—there are many different cases. Be sure to check the "Stage I/IV Ratio." The higher this number, the more early-stage cancer there is, and if the 5-year survival rate is the same as others, it's better to take this with a discount.

As the term "5-year survival rate" suggests, patients in this data started treatment more than five years ago (up to 2000). There are many cancers where treatment has advanced dramatically compared to that time. The 5-year survival rate for patients receiving the latest medical care cannot be determined from hospital rankings.

Also, if many patients stop visiting midway, accuracy decreases. Even with follow-up surveys, some patients may refuse to answer.

Without getting caught up in numbers, you need to judge whether you can trust the doctor or medical institution, referring to the opinions of others and the second opinions of other doctors (which are not covered by health insurance).

■Editor's Note ~Speaking of New Year~

When it comes to New Year, many people probably first think of osechi cuisine.

So, what exactly is osechi cuisine?

"Osechi" refers to a festive dish eaten to celebrate the New Year.

However, originally, osechi did not refer only to New Year's celebratory dishes.

This term began to be called after the war.

The name 'Osechi' is an abbreviation of 'Osechiku,' and it is also known as 'Setkyo,' 'Setai,' or 'Festival.' These refer to important festival days of the year when the gods are offered, and on these days, foods chosen for each time are offered to the gods.

Then, we receive the hand-down and thank God for His blessings.

Yes, the roots of osechi lie in the familiar modern "Peach Festival" and "Tango no Sekku," represented by those "seasonal festivals." In the past, all offerings eaten during these festivals were called "osechi cuisine." However, with changes in lifestyle, "setkyo" came to be written as "sekuku," and the custom of offering to the gods disappeared. And only the New Year's dishes, which are the first and most popular during the festival, came to be called "osechi."

Now, alongside osechi dishes, when it comes to New Year's, mochi is the main dish.

Every year, there are many accidents where mochi gets stuck in the throat, but if it happens, how should you handle it?

Below, we refer to the Cabinet Office Food Safety Committee / Preventing Foodborne Choking Accidents.

1) Observation of symptoms

First, check if you are breathing normally. If food gets stuck in your esophagus, try trying to see if you can swallow it with water. If you lose your ability to speak or cough violently immediately after the blockage, it may be that a foreign object has entered your airway. If the object is not properly removed, your face may gradually turn purple during struggle, eventually leading to loss of consciousness. Before you get into such a state, don't overdo it and call an ambulance.

2) First Aid - For Adults -

First, try asking things like, "Is your throat blocked?"

If the person is unable to make a normal voice and can only manage to nod or make minimal movements, judge it as "choking" and promptly call an ambulance. If they are able to cough, have them continue coughing as much as possible.

* Coughing is the most effective way to remove foreign objects.

Additionally, remove the foreign object using the following methods.

<If the foreign object is stuck and the person is conscious>

1. Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)

① Have the person stand or sit, and hug them from behind by going under their arms. At this time, the person providing aid should keep their body close to the person.

② While hugging from behind, use one hand to locate the person's navel, make a fist with the other hand, and place the thumb side above the abdomen (above the navel, well below the solar plexus).

③ Make a fist with the hand that located the navel and thrust it quickly upward toward yourself.

* If repeated attempts are ineffective, switch to back blows.

2. Back blows

① The person providing aid kneels and turns the victim toward themselves, laying them on their side.

② Using the base of the hand, forcefully strike multiple times between the shoulder blades.

* Back blows may also be performed with the victim in a sitting or standing position.

<If time has passed since choking and the person is unconscious>

If there is no response to calling, or if the person becomes unresponsive during first aid, immediately begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

① Call 119 to request an ambulance. (If outdoors, ask surrounding people to make the call.)

② Ensure the airway is clear and perform two rescue breaths.

③ If a foreign object is visible in the mouth during CPR, promptly remove it.

④ If no object is visible in the mouth, continue the cycle of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths.

<If the object stuck in the throat is visible in the mouth>

If the object stuck in the throat can be seen in the mouth, open the mouth using the cross-finger method and remove the foreign object.

Removing a foreign object using the cross-finger method

① Turn the face to the side.

② Cross the thumb and index finger, placing the thumb on the upper teeth and the index finger on the lower teeth.

③ Twist the thumb and index finger to open the patient's mouth.

④ Wrap gauze or similar around one index finger and remove the foreign object from the mouth. Removing objects deep in the throat with a finger is difficult and may push the object further in, so do not force your finger into the back of the throat.

Next month, we will continue to provide information on domestic and international exhibitions and columns.

We appreciate your continued support.

We look forward to receiving your opinions and feedback.

The next issue of "e-Health Kawaraban" is scheduled to be distributed on February 10.