大和健康资讯 第104期（2012年4月）

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Hello, this is Ishihara, the newsletter manager.

This month, Dr. Shigeru Taira from Okinawa Heartful Clinic has been giving an easy-to-understand column titled "Basic Knowledge of Aging," focusing on the generation and elimination of reactive oxygen species caused by mitochondrial abnormalities.

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

Topics

■ Anti-aging series by anti-aging medicine specialists

2) Basic knowledge of aging

Dr. Shigeru Taira, Director of Heartful Clinic

◎ Aging phenomena occur through various mechanisms, including DNA errors, abnormal protein accumulation, abnormal protein bonding, mutations, mitochondrial abnormalities, and oxidation by free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Dr. Taira explained this clearly from the perspective of his unique anti-aging medicine.

■ World Hells Report

US and EU approve of equivalence to organic certification standards

◎ The United States and the European Union (EU) have recognized the equivalence of each other's organic certification standards.

This will integrate the organic markets of the US and EU, creating a massive market worth $50 billion combined. It is highly anticipated that it will greatly promote the organic industry and contribute to global employment and industrial revitalization.

■ Health Tips: Revisiting and Renewing Health

27) Easy acupoint stimulation for modern diseases

◎ Speaking of modern diseases, the number of people complaining of mood disorders is now so high that it is often called depression. Stress from work and social relationships often leads to depression. This time, we will introduce acupoint stimulation that is effective for stress relief and depression prevention that modern people can easily do.

This Month's Menu

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

◎ Exhibited at NATURAL PRODUCT EXPO WEST 2012

◎ Inviting 20 doctors from Indonesia to Japan

■ Because I'm curious

◎ Episode 25: If Your Checkup Asks 'Arrhythmia'

■Editor's Note

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical

◎ Exhibited at NATURAL PRODUCT EXPO WEST 2012

DHD・USA, a local subsidiary in the United States, exhibited at the country's largest natural products-related exhibition. Once again, the event was held in Anaheim, California, from March 9 to March 11, with over 2,000 exhibitors and a record 60,000 visitors.

Originally, this exhibition was intended for retailers, but in recent years, visits by experts such as Homeopath Doctors have become more prominent, and this year, especially many healthcare professionals attended. In the United States, physicians are increasingly interested in natural products, and going forward, we plan to focus on marketing for health practitioners at EXPO EAST/WEST.

◎ Inviting 20 doctors from Indonesia to Japan

Daiwa Pharmaceutical invited 20 doctors who handle Biobran in Indonesia to Japan for a seminar on March 26~29.

This time, we especially had doctors who started handling this product participate to deepen their understanding.

At the seminar, our president, Yasuo Ninomiya, gave a company briefing, followed by a lecture titled "Immuno-modulatory effect of BioBran in medical intelligence." During the Q&A session, many questions were received regarding effective ways to take BioBran, indicating high interest. The future expansion of BioBran products in the U.S. is anticipated.

■ It's a concern: If someone asks "Arrhythmia" at a health checkup

You may have been told during a spring health checkup that you suspect arrhythmia. What exactly is "arrhythmia"?

Our hearts generate weak electrical impulses on their own, regularly contracting and expanding to pump blood throughout the body. When this rhythm is disrupted, causing the pulse to speed up, slow down, or even briefly skip a beat, this is collectively called an "arrhythmia."

Depending on the one-minute heart rate, it can be classified as "tachycardia," "slow" (bradycardia), or within the normal range. There are also types of arrhythmias that cause irregular pulse. The disease name also varies depending on the "room" of the heart (atria or ventricles) that causes the disease. It may occur temporarily due to stress or other heart diseases.

Symptoms may include palpitations, dizziness, or fainting, and sometimes none. Apart from symptoms, sudden cardiac impaired blood pumping or blood clots formed in the heart's chambers due to irregular pulse blocking cerebral blood vessels can be a serious problem.

However, not all arrhythmias carry this risk. There are arrhythmias that require treatment and those that can be ignored. If you are advised to undergo a follow-up examination or visit, follow their instructions.

■Editor's Note

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This month's seasonal ingredient is asparagus. Aspartic acid, one of the amino acids, is a derivative isolated from asparagus, which is the origin of its name.

This perennial lily is harvested from around spring, and depending on cultivation methods, it is divided into white asparagus and green asparagus, with a wide variety of cooking methods.

It is also rich in nutrients, including vitamins, as well as abundant aspartic acid and folic acid, making it useful for pregnant women.

Enjoy seasonal ingredients while using them for your health.

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