Acid reflux at night: habits that help and warning signs
Why heartburn flares after you lie down, what late dinners and izakaya nights have to do with it, and which signs mean it is time to see a doctor.
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How to dilute essential oils: a practical chart for skin
How many drops in 10, 30 or 50 ml? A dilution chart for face, body, children, pregnancy and baths, plus the oils with their own ceiling.
Mibyo: the idea of 'not yet ill' and how to use it sensibly
Not ill, not quite well: the old East Asian idea of mibyo, how it lines up with modern prevention, and how to keep it from being turned into a sales pitch.
Eating through Japan's humid summer
Hot, sticky nights steal the appetite. How Japanese home cooks keep eating well through summer: protein in cold meals, sensible salt and safe bento.
Katakori: why stiff shoulders are Japan's signature complaint
Stiff shoulders are one of the most common complaints in Japan. What katakori is, why it builds up, what helps, and when it needs a doctor.
Lavender oil: what the research does and doesn't show
Lavender is the oil nearly everyone owns. What the anxiety and sleep trials really found, why old oil causes rashes, and how to use it sensibly.
What is kampo? Japan's herbal medicine explained
Kampo is herbal medicine that ordinary Japanese doctors prescribe next to everyday drugs. Where it came from, how it is used, and how to stay safe with it.
Bloating after eating: common causes and when to get it checked
Most after-dinner bloating comes down to how fast and what we eat. How to ease it at home, and how to tell when it needs a doctor.