大和健康资讯 第102期（2012年2月）

Greetings

This month, Dr. Yuzo Endo (Hamamatsu Medical University, Department of First Pathology) has updated his column.

This time, you covered type III allergies, which cause conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. We also 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

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

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

◎ Type III allergy is an autoimmune disease in which substances formed by immune responses enter the bloodstream and cause tissue damage. Typical examples include systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. We provide detailed explanations including the mechanisms.

■ World Hells Report

U.S. Health-Related Market, 2012 Trend Forecast

◎ The protein boom in the United States is still ongoing, but what exactly are the trends in the U.S. health-related market in 2012? We report on the 2012 market forecasts from health-related magazines, organizations, and research firms.

■ Health Tips: Revisiting and Renewing Health

25) Autonomic nervous system imbalance, adjusted with breathing techniques

◎ Modern people are often stressed in various ways. Lifestyles tend to be night owls, which can sometimes lead to imbalances in the autonomic nervous system. Autonomic nervous system imbalances can cause various diseases such as depression. This time, we will introduce the easiest and most effective breathing methods for regulating the autonomic nervous system.

This Month's Menu

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

◎ Exhibited at Arab Health 2012

■ Because I'm curious

◎ Episode 23: Rapidly Increasing Mycoplasma Pneumonia

■Editor's Note

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

Daiwa Pharmaceutical participated in the largest health event in the Middle East held in Dubai (UAE) from January 23~26

We exhibited at the care sector exhibition 'Arab Health 2012'.

The exhibition also featured booths for medical devices and instruments, with many manufacturers, mainly European and Chinese, participating. In the functional food sector, contract manufacturing companies from Malaysia and Germany, as well as manufacturers from the United States, Denmark, Spain, and others, also participated.

Although it has not been officially announced so far, it appears that the number of exhibitors and visitors has increased compared to previous years, indicating a high level of attention to the Middle East region. Daiwa Pharmaceutical will continue to focus on developing the Middle Eastern market.

■ Concerns Body: Rapidly Increasing Mycoplasma Pneumonia

The unfamiliar disease called 'mycoplasma pneumonia' has been on the rise since last summer.

As the name suggests, pneumonia is caused by infection with a microorganism called mycoplasma.

Symptoms include a strong cough and fever (sometimes mild symptoms like mild fever), and the cough tends to persist for several weeks even after the fever subsides. With appropriate treatment, the cough usually subsides in about a week. Many children from early childhood to school-age age suffer from it.

It is called 'Olympic pneumonia' because it occurs once every four years, during the year the Summer Olympics is held, but in recent years, this is not the case, and a certain number of people are infected each year.

Especially in October~December last year, the number of patients was more than double the usual amount. In response to these circumstances, it was recently reported that a research team from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare would launch an investigation.

A particularly problematic issue is the increase in resistant bacteria to antibiotics commonly called "macrolide types." Although resistant bacteria are not said to cause severe illness or complete ineffectiveness of medication, it is important to take medication as prescribed to prevent further resistance from multiplying. Also, to avoid infection, it is important to live a lifestyle that does not weaken immunity.

■Editor's Note

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This month's seasonal ingredient is flounder. As the saying goes, "Flounder on the left and flounder on the right," this fish has two eyes on the left side of its body. In addition to vitamin B2 and niacin, the veranda of the flounder, known for its delicious flavor, contains plenty of collagen, making it rich in nutrients considered good for health and beauty. Moreover, it is high in protein and low in calories, making it delicious both in simmered dishes and sashimi.

It is also ideal as an ingredient for dieting.

Enjoy seasonal ingredients while using them for your health.

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