大和健康资讯 第201期（2020年5月）

This Month's Topics

■ Latest Information from Yamato Pharmaceuticals

◎ Published Paper: Rice Bran Arabinoxylan (MGN-3/Biobran) Mitigates Radiation-Induced Intestinal Damage in Mice via Mitochondria-Dependent Mechanisms

◎ Published Paper: Rice Bran Arabinoxylan (MGN-3/Biobran) Enhances the Effect of Radiation Therapy in Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma Mice

◎ Published Paper: Chemopreventive Effects of Rice Bran Arabinoxylan (MGN-3/Biobran) on Hepatocarcinogenesis in Rats

■ Infections and Immunity Series

1) Virus Infection and the Immune System

Dr. Yuzo Endo (Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology I)

We originally have a biological defense system and have evolved to be protected so as not to lose to the environment around us. Dr. Yuzo Endo (Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology I) will talk about virus infection and the immune system over six sessions.

■ World Health Report

Various Effects Expected from "Music Therapy"

Music interacts with us in many ways, and it is considered to be beneficial to health due to its effects. This time, we will introduce reports from overseas on the health benefits of music.

■ Health Tips: Revisiting Health Knowledge

124) Protect the Kidneys and Prevent Dementia!

Based on the 157th Gerontology and Geriatrics Public Lecture "Protect the Kidneys and Prevent Dementia!", we will consider preventing stroke and dementia from the perspective of chronic kidney disease in three sessions.

Food and Health Almanac

Grain Full and Broad Beans

Grain Full (Shoman) refers to the period from around May 21 to June 5, a season when everything grows vigorously under the sun. Before the rainy season, wheat fields sway with golden ears, rice paddies are busy with preparations for planting, and the environment is full of energy. In rivers, ayu fishing opens in June, and anglers line up with long rods; this is a seasonal custom from early summer to summer.

One food in season at this time is broad beans. As the rainy season approaches, humidity increases, which can infiltrate the body and cause problems such as indigestion, joint pain, headaches, stiff shoulders, and swelling. Broad beans help promote the excretion of this excess moisture. Broad beans, enjoyed as an early summer delicacy, are said to have been introduced to Japan from China in the early Edo period. They are said to have been named "broad beans" because the pods stand upright, pointing toward the sky. They contain protein and carbohydrates comparable to edamame, and the amino acid composition of their protein is excellent, providing high nutritional benefits. They are also rich in asparagine, known as an energy booster, and glutamic acid, which adds umami, making them a fitting food to build strength toward summer. Broad beans are famously fresh for only three days after harvesting. Once removed from the pod, freshness declines rapidly, so they should be shelled just before cooking. Simple grilling or boiling, or adding to rice, makes them delicious. Stir-fried broad beans with shrimp, using plenty of seasonings like green onions and ginger, provides a synergistic effect when combined with shrimp, which supports kidney function; this is recommended for those prone to swelling, cold legs and lower back, or frequent urination.

When temperatures rise suddenly, blood vessels expand, and the lungs may struggle to keep up, causing shortness of breath. At such times, exhale slowly. If all the air is not completely expelled, oxygen cannot fully circulate to all parts of the lungs, so exhaling comes first. After completely emptying the lungs, inhale fresh air. If you feel palpitations, slowly loosen the muscles around the shoulder blades to relieve congestion.

The next "e-Health Kawaraban" issue is scheduled for distribution around June 19.