You may have seen the popular Japanese meme making the rounds: Kuchisabishii (口寂しい):   When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely. It’s funny because it’s true. Most of us have eaten out of boredom, stress, or habit rather than true hunger. And once the laughter fades, what’s left is an uncomfortable truth: we often eat to cope, not to nourish . For many Tokyo expats and busy professionals, especially during prolonged periods of isolation or high stress,

A woman stands in a quiet room, leaning back and holding her lower back, visibly affected by the discomfort of chronic inflammation. Understanding Inflammation: A Tokyo Chiropractor’s Guide for Expats Inflammation often gets labeled as “bad,” especially since it contributes to most chronic diseases. But inflammation itself isn’t the villain; it's actually a necessary biological response to acute injury. The trouble begins when inflammation becomes chronic, lingering long afte

As the temperature drops and the autumn leaves fall in Tokyo, our bodies start adjusting to cooler weather, shorter days, and a new set of seasonal stressors. Autumn is a time when many people experience fatigue, lowered immunity, and even mood changes. That’s why it’s essential to prepare your body and nervous system now before the colds and flus hit. As a chiropractor in Tokyo, I see how to strengthen your immune system naturally through: Effective chiropractic adjustments

Many people know the common benefits of eating enough fibre: regular bowel movements lower cholesterol reduced risk of colorectal cancer But did you know that fibre also plays a key role in immune health ? If you suffer from allergies or asthma, this might surprise you because the right type of fibre can actually help reduce allergic reactions and asthma attacks . This is how a small change in your diet can strengthen your immune system and how holistic chiropractic care in T

You’re probably reading this blog on your phone right now, aren’t you? Take a second and check your arm position. Are your forearms angled down toward your lap? Is your head tilted forward as you look down at the screen? That familiar “cell phone posture” might feel normal, but it’s causing real problems for your neck, spine, and long-term health. If you’ve ever felt neck pain from looking down at your phone , or worried about developing posture problems from cell phone use ,

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“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass The pandemic dramatically reshaped how we learn...

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