大和健康资讯 第114期（2013年2月）

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Hello, this is Ishihara, the newsletter manager.

In this month's updated column by Professor Yuzo Endo, the main topic is representative viruses, the infections caused by their infection, and the host immune response. He wrote a bit more about viruses that you may have heard of at least once.

We also provide useful health information such as the World Health Report and health trivia, so please enjoy.

Topics

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

14) What is the Self? What is the Non-Self?

Dr. Yuzo Endo, Doctor of Medicine (First Pathology), Hamamatsu University of Medicine

◎ The paper by Twin Carnagel and Dohratey, published in Nature in 1974 on acquired immunity, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 22 years later in 1996. This paper elucidated the fundamental mechanisms of the cellular immune system.

■ World Hells Report

Brown rice and rice bran: functional benefits expected for immune enhancement

◎ Macrobiotics (hereafter Macrobiotics), which originated in Japan in the United States, is highly regarded as a healthy dietary method. Here, brown rice, the staple food of macrobiotics, is drawing attention. Following the previous discussion on soybeans, we will focus on Japanese ingredients that Americans are most interested in for health promotion.

■ Health Tips: Revisiting and Renewing Health

37) Preventing Lifestyle-Related Diseases with 'Chrononutrition'

◎ "Chrononutrition science" is gaining attention as a new guideline for nutritional management. As previously covered in this section, this time we will introduce how "eating time," "eating speed," and "eating order" affect the human body.

This Month's Menu

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

◎ NKCP Study Group 2013 Held

■ Because I'm curious

◎ Session 35: Clinical Guidelines for Everyday 'Back Pain'

■Editor's Note

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

On January 27, our company held the "NKCP Study Group 2013" at the Tokyo International Forum. At this seminar, clinical doctors from Japan, the United States, and the Philippines were invited to give lectures and participate in panel discussions. We shared accumulated data and clinical cases, and engaged in lively discussions on these topics, making it a fulfilling research meeting. "NKCP" is used and sold in 21 countries worldwide, mainly in Asia, North America, and Europe, and has obtained international patents such as the "blood viscosity reduction effect" in 7 countries. We will continue to actively promote awareness activities for this product both domestically and internationally.

■ Concerned Body: Clinical Guidelines for Everyday Lower Back Pain

In Japan, it is said that about 23 million people suffer from chronic pain (according to Mundi Pharma Co., Ltd.), and the most common area of pain is the lower back. Back pain is a symptom familiar to Japanese people. In November 2012, a specialized society issued guidelines for doctors regarding the treatment of such back pain. Patients and those of us who may become patients should also be aware of this. Since lower back pain is not a disease name but a symptom name, it is the underlying disease that causes lower back pain. There are spinal diseases, neurological diseases, internal organ diseases, and even psychogenic lower back pain. It is well known that stomach pain caused by stress can also affect the lower back. However, in reality, there are many cases of lower back pain whose cause is unclear. One reason why many people suffer from lower back pain may be this. Oral painkillers are recommended for treatment. If this is insufficient, a procedure was proposed to select medications that relieve muscle tension, ease anxiety, or stronger painkillers depending on the type of low back pain and the patient's condition. It is natural to want rest when in pain, but for chronic low back pain lasting more than three months since onset, exercise therapy (stretching, walking, gymnastics, etc.) is considered effective.

■Editor's Note

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Now, this month's seasonal ingredient is natto. Natto, loved for a long time in Japan, one of the world's leading fermented foods nation, contains various beneficial nutrients and is widely recognized as a healthy food. In recent years, it can be seen year-round in supermarkets, so it doesn't feel like a typical peak season, but the best time to eat soybeans is January~February, which is exactly when natto is in season. Its distinctive sticky component contains a lot of polysaccharides called polyglutamic acid, which is used in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and health foods. It is also rich in various enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and many other nutrients, making it an excellent food with low calories and high protein. Also, the natto bacteria (Bacillus subtilis natto), which converts soybeans into natto, are very strong; while the lactic acid bacteria damaged by stomach acid easily reach the intestines. Once natto bacteria reach the intestines, they are said to improve the intestinal environment and promote health.

Enjoy seasonal ingredients while using them for your health.

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