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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: 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...
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. At... 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 —
The other day, I was speaking with a woman in her sixties."I love traveling, you know. But lately, my knees hurt, and I can't walk for very long."She smiled as... 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...