Archive for December, 2004
Become Well: Foods That Can Keep You Healthy
During your life in Japan, your body and mind will undergo a series of challenges: a new culture, a foreign language, a new work environment, different weather, new foods, etc. The pressure of adaptation can create a lot of stress on your body and drain your energy. One can prevent many problems just by eating well, sleeping enough and staying physically active.
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Underestimating Stress
Stress is defined as any stimulus or factor that threatens the health of the body or has an adverse effect on its functioning.
Extreme stress (for example, wounds from an accident) can cause great changes in the body, such as a drastic drop in blood pressure. In these acute cases, Western medicine can be beneficial. However, medication can help the symptoms of stress, but it will not cure the problem until you remove the causative factors.
Mild stress can be a contributory factor in conditions such as ulcers, migraines, heart attacks, eczema, diabetes, and even cancer.
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