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A 10-Year Journey with DTS
A 10-Year Journey with DTS
Recently, we received a message from Lisa, one of our long-standing customers, along with her latest health check results. She has been using DTS for around ten years, and we... Read more...
Expert Session: Is Weakness in the Legs and Lower Back Simply a Sign of Age?
Expert Session: Is Weakness in the Legs and Lower Back Simply a Sign of Age?
It May Be Time to Reconsider How We Care for the “Kidneys” I started playing soft tennis when I was in middle school. During high school, I was fortunate enough... Read more...
Expert Session: Stress Care from a Traditional Eastern Asian Medicine Perspective - Starting with a Cup of Tea
Expert Session: Stress Care from a Traditional Eastern Asian Medicine Perspective - Starting with a Cup of Tea
Tea is an Easy Place to Begin with Food-Based Wellness “Isn’t it difficult to prepare medicinal food every day?”“How many hours does it take to make medicinal food?” These are... Read more...
Expert Session: Supporting Your Aging Pet’s Health
Expert Session: Supporting Your Aging Pet’s Health
Traditional Eastern Medicine, pet wellbeing, and Kidney care Yakuzen, or food therapy based on the principles of Traditional Eastern Asian medicine, focuses on using food to support health, maintain balance,... Read more...
Expert Session: Sleep and Ageing: A Kampo Approach to Healthier Sleep
Expert Session: Sleep and Ageing: A Kampo Approach to Healthier Sleep
Do you find it difficult to fall asleep, wake up during the night, or wake earlier than you would like in the morning? As autumn begins, daylight hours gradually become... Read more...
Expert Session: Medication and Supplements — A Pharmacist’s Guide to Using Them Safely
Expert Session: Medication and Supplements — A Pharmacist’s Guide to Using Them Safely
“Is it safe to take this supplement together with the medication I’m currently taking from the hospital?” As a pharmacist, I have worked with many patients, supporting them with their... Read more...
Expert Session: Why Does Nourishing the Body Through Food Matter After 50?
Expert Session: Why Does Nourishing the Body Through Food Matter After 50?
Understanding How Your Body Shifts After 50 After the age of 50, many people begin to notice changes in their bodies that feel different from before. Fatigue may take longer... Read more...
Why Investing in Your Brain After 40 is the Best Move You Can Make
Why Investing in Your Brain After 40 is the Best Move You Can Make
Once you reach your 40s, priorities in your wellness routine naturally shift. It’s no longer just about skincare or staying fit. Now, brain health becomes the most important factor for... Read more...
Supporting Your Body’s Natural Clearing & Circulation: A Kampo Perspective
Supporting Your Body’s Natural Clearing & Circulation: A Kampo Perspective
Modern life places a quiet, continuous demand on the body. Busy schedules, irregular meals, lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, sedentary routines and the many environmental factors we encounter every day... Read more...
Heavy Legs by 3 PM? The Ultimate Guide to De-Bloating for Office Workers
Heavy Legs by 3 PM? The Ultimate Guide to De-Bloating for Office Workers
If you work in an office, you probably know the feeling: by mid-afternoon, your legs start to feel heavy, your ankles look swollen, and even your shoes begin to feel... Read more...
The Gentle Approach to Prevention: Making Everyday Wellness a Priority
The Gentle Approach to Prevention: Making Everyday Wellness a Priority
Prevention is often associated with something negative: a problem to avoid, a warning to respond to, or a future health concern that has not yet appeared. But there is another,... Read more...
Expert Session: Medicinal Cuisine to Reset Summer Fatigue – Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys Through Food Therapy
Expert Session: Medicinal Cuisine to Reset Summer Fatigue – Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys Through Food Therapy
Understanding Summer Fatigue from the Perspective of Traditional East Asian Medicine In Traditional East Asian Medicine, summer fatigue is mainly caused by two factors. The first is sweating. Traditional East... Read more...
Why Quality and Stability Matter in Daily Wellness
Why Quality and Stability Matter in Daily Wellness
When something becomes part of your daily routine, consistency becomes part of its value. Choosing a supplement is easy when you are simply trying something new. Choosing one to take... Read more...
Expert Session: Finding Balance – When to Add and When to Let Go
Expert Session: Finding Balance – When to Add and When to Let Go
“I’m struggling with feeling cold. What should I eat?” “I sleep, but I still feel exhausted. What do I need?” These are questions I often hear when people come to... Read more...
Finding the Right Balance: Understanding Flexible Dosage
Finding the Right Balance: Understanding Flexible Dosage
When beginning a new wellness routine, it is natural to wonder whether the same daily amount should always be taken. In reality, our lifestyles and circumstances change throughout the year.... Read more...
Beyond the Tablet Count: Understanding Kampo Formulation
Beyond the Tablet Count: Understanding Kampo Formulation
When you first see a recommended intake of 8-12 tablets a day, it is understandable to wonder whether that is a lot. Compared with many modern supplements that are taken... Read more...
The Value of Ongoing Wellness Support: Caring for Balance Over Time
The Value of Ongoing Wellness Support: Caring for Balance Over Time
Health is often approached in terms of problems that need to be solved. When something feels wrong, we look for a solution. When we begin to feel better, the natural... Read more...
Your Body Is Always Talking—Are You Listening?
Your Body Is Always Talking—Are You Listening?
When was the last time you stopped and asked yourself a simple question? “How do I actually feel today?” Not what your smartwatch says. Not what your latest health check... Read more...
Day and Night Health Protection
Day and Night Health Protection
Small Daily Habits That Help Your Body Stay in Balance Have you ever felt exhausted all day, only to find yourself wide awake when it’s finally time to sleep? Or... Read more...
Why Consistency Matters Even After You Start Feeling Better
Why Consistency Matters Even After You Start Feeling Better
One of the most rewarding moments in any wellness journey is when you begin to notice a difference. Perhaps you’re waking up feeling more refreshed. Your energy is steadier throughout... Read more...
Your Wellness Journey Doesn’t End When You Start Feeling Better
Your Wellness Journey Doesn’t End When You Start Feeling Better
One of the most common questions people ask after starting a wellness supplement is: “How long should I keep taking it?” It’s a sensible question, but perhaps there’s an even... Read more...
How Healthy Sleep Habits Support a Healthy Aging Brain
How Healthy Sleep Habits Support a Healthy Aging Brain
Many people notice changes in their sleep as the years go by. It is common to experience lighter sleep and wake up more frequently during the night. Even if you... Read more...
From Tired to Thriving: How DTS Changed Judy’s Life
From Tired to Thriving: How DTS Changed Judy’s Life
Being a homemaker, I used to struggle most with always feeling low on energy. No matter how early I tried to sleep, I would still wake up several times during... Read more...
Can Nourishing Your Kidneys Help You Age More Gracefully?
Can Nourishing Your Kidneys Help You Age More Gracefully?
As we get older, our bodies naturally go through changes, and kidney function is no exception. Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste and balancing fluids, but over time,... Read more...
Expert Session: Understanding Your Body First
Expert Session: Understanding Your Body First
The Eastern Medicine Perspective on Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, and Your Constitution Have you ever tried foods that are said to be "good for your health," only to find that... Read more...
Has Feeling “Just a Little More Tired” Become Your New Normal?
Has Feeling “Just a Little More Tired” Become Your New Normal?
Many people don’t suddenly wake up one day feeling unhealthy. Instead, the changes happen slowly. Perhaps you’re a little more tired in the afternoon than you used to be. You... Read more...
When Positive Change Begins, Wellness Enters a New Stage
When Positive Change Begins, Wellness Enters a New Stage
Once a wellness routine has become part of daily life, the first positive changes can feel especially meaningful. You may feel more like yourself, move through the day with greater... Read more...
Expert Session: Why Do You Still Feel Tired Even After Sleeping?
Expert Session: Why Do You Still Feel Tired Even After Sleeping?
A Pharmacist and Personal Trainer Explain How to Build a Body That Doesn't Wear Out Easily "I slept in all weekend, but I still wake up on Monday morning feeling... Read more...
Expert Session: Why Don’t You Notice Changes Right Away When You Start Looking After Your Health?
Expert Session: Why Don’t You Notice Changes Right Away When You Start Looking After Your Health?
A 120-Day Perspective on Improving Your Health “I’ve started following a medicinal diet, but I’m not seeing any results.” This is something I hear quite often. Having worked as a... Read more...
Expert Session: Staying Healthy in Summer with Traditional East Asian Medicine
Expert Session: Staying Healthy in Summer with Traditional East Asian Medicine
~ Strategies for Heat and Dampness Pathogens and the Balance of the Heart, Liver, and Kidney ~ International Practitioner of Traditional East Asian Medicine: Tomomi Tamura "Every year when summer... Read more...
Expert Session: Why Kidney Health Is Connected to Daily Vitality
Expert Session: Why Kidney Health Is Connected to Daily Vitality
Why Kidney Health Leads to Everyday Energy When people hear the word “kidneys,” many may think of them as simply “organs that produce urine.” Of course, producing urine is one... Read more...
Expert Session: Why Consistency Is the Most Important Part of Self-Care (Yōjō)
Expert Session: Why Consistency Is the Most Important Part of Self-Care (Yōjō)
Have you ever started doing something for your health, only to find yourself giving it up before long? Perhaps you tried eating healthier, started exercising, or began taking nutritional supplements.... Read more...
Expert Session: A Body That Lets You Go Wherever You Want, Whenever You Want — Wellness That Nurtures Happiness —
Expert Session: A Body That Lets You Go Wherever You Want, Whenever You Want — Wellness That Nurtures Happiness —
When Pain Limits More Than Movement The other day, I was speaking with a woman in her sixties. "I love traveling, you know. But lately, my knees hurt, and I... Read more...
The First Positive Changes You May Notice
The First Positive Changes You May Notice
When people begin taking Kampo supplements, one of the first questions is often: what may I notice first? In many cases, the earliest changes begin in the most familiar parts... Read more...
The Power of Accumulation: Why True Wellness Takes Time to Unfold
The Power of Accumulation: Why True Wellness Takes Time to Unfold
In the rhythm of modern life, we have grown accustomed to expecting immediate responses from the body. When fatigue appears, we want fast recovery. When energy dips, we reach for... Read more...
Why Stopping and Starting Kampo Supplements May Reduce Their Effectiveness
Why Stopping and Starting Kampo Supplements May Reduce Their Effectiveness
Many people begin taking Kampo supplements with enthusiasm, but it’s not uncommon to stop once they start feeling better, forget doses during busy periods, or only take them when symptoms... Read more...