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Keep Your Knees Strong for a Century: Tips from a Japanese Doctor
Don't Let Knee Pain Hold You Back - Try These Exercises for happy longevity Don't let knee pain slow you down. In fact, around 10 million...
Atsuko
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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Discover the Secrets to Longevity: Inspiring Story of a 90-Year-Old Blind Lady's Joyful Daily Life
Uncover the simple secrets to living a long and happy life from a 90-year-old blind woman named Ms. Kazuko Tanaka. Despite losing her...
Atsuko
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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A 90-year-old blind woman's inspiring journey to overcoming adversity and finding joy
I recently had the privilege of speaking with a wonderful woman named Ms. Kazuko Tanaka. At 90 years old, she lives a happy and...
Atsuko
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Can we live a happy life no matter the circumstance?
I met a 90-year-old blind lady, Ms. Kazuko Tanaka. She is living proof that we can be happy and enjoy our life no matter our age or...
Atsuko
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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Training of the Great Peacock - How to Make Ourselves Happy
My grandmother was born in 1916 and passed away at the age of 91. She was left with 3 young kids and parents-in-law when her husband...
Atsuko
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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How to eat more variety of foods with less effort of cooking
Have you counted how many kinds of foods you eat in a day? The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan used to encourage us to...
Atsuko
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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What was on the longest-reign emperor’s dining table?
The emperor who had the longest period of reign in Japanese history was Emperor Hirohito, who was on the throne for 62 years until...
Atsuko
Nov 15, 20222 min read
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The Kotodama Effect: Revolutionize Your Life Through Word Choice
Changing your words changes your life. I have been observing energetic and healthy people. These people have one common trait: they don't...
Atsuko
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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A story of a 91-year-old fitness instructor
Recently I met a lady who blew my mind. (Well, I met her on Youtube😆) Her name is Taki Mika. She is a 91-year-old fitness instructor,...
Atsuko
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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The Dos and Don'ts in Japan to enjoy staying there to the fullest
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When you know the culture there, you will enjoy staying much much more. There are a lot of things the...
Atsuko
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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How to get enough protein without protein powder
You may sometimes overeat but are you getting enough protein? Research shows healthy centenarians in Japan take enough protein at each...
Atsuko
Sep 19, 20222 min read
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Simple steps to clear a blocked nose without medication
I used to suffer from a blocked nose because I have an allergy. After I knew how to deal with it, my nose condition became much better....
Atsuko
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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Medicinal Herb Tea from Japan – These common plants can be tea with health benefits
Human beings have made tea out of many herbs. We have been very creative and courageous. Sometimes the plants are just in front of us,...
Atsuko
Aug 23, 20222 min read
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One tweak that makes your green tea super flavorful even with a tea bag
Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture is famous for its low cancer death rates. Shizuoka is the top tea producer in Japan, its share amounting to...
Atsuko
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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How I overcame sugar cravings without willpower
My mom didn’t allow me to eat anything before dinner, saying “you cannot eat dinner if you eat something before it.” I was very unhappy...
Atsuko
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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Make mock Unagi Kabayaki (Japanese Grilled Eel) that tastes real
The Japanese love Unagi. There are 900 Unagi restaurants only in Tokyo. It is like this (Unagi Kabayaki). The Japanese eat Unagi on a...
Atsuko
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Just eat! No need to cook. 12 immune-boosting foods
Why do some people get Covid, but some don’t while both of them eat similar foods and breathe in the same place? Even in the same family,...
Atsuko
Jun 27, 20222 min read
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How to remove stress without meditating and journaling
When you are facing stressful circumstances, how do you handle them? You may meet someone who doesn’t treat you well. One thing I am sure...
Atsuko
Jun 14, 20223 min read
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An ideal way to end our lives (Not a sad story)
My Dad shared a story about his uncle, who was in his 90s, didn’t follow his doctor’s instructions and ended his life without being...
Atsuko
May 29, 20222 min read
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Easy & delicious way to eat carrots with the joy of cutting the material
What is your favorite way to eat carrots? I got to know a very easy & delicious recipe for carrots so I cannot wait to share it with you....
Atsuko
May 17, 20222 min read
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Can you tell healthy processed food from unhealthy ones?
When I was a child, I loved sausages. I was very happy when my mom put sausages in my lunch box. But that was until I learned processed...
Atsuko
May 3, 20222 min read
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What we can learn from Eiichi Shibusawa, the man of ikigai and longevity
Most people would say “yes if I can stay healthy and I can do whatever I want to do.” Ikigai is a Japanese word that means...
Atsuko
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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One simple step to improve your immune system
Even when I want to cry, asking myself why my life doesn’t go as I wish … as soon as I notice I am not sick in bed, I feel super...
Atsuko
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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Burdock tea – The popular antiaging tea in Japan. You can make it on your own
Burdock tea is popular tea known as “antiaging tea” after Dr. Yoshinori Nagumo introduced it. What is good about the tea is not only...
Atsuko
Mar 22, 20222 min read
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