A pharmacist talks about the "essence of health"
Introduction | Where do you start in an information-filled age?
Nowadays, the world is overflowing with health information.
I think many people are confused about what the right answer is and what is right for them.
In this article, I will introduce some health methods from around the world that I have tried and tested over 20 years as a pharmacist.
I will talk about "why the perspective of 'pre-illness' is important now."
The reality of health as seen through the eyes of a pharmacist
The ever-increasing number of medicines in Japan's medical field
I have worked as a pharmacist for over 20 years, working in pharmacies in front of university hospitals and in home medical care.
What I saw at the scene was people who continued to take medication but still did not get better.
The number of drugs is not decreasing, but rather increasing...
This is because medicine is a "symptomatic treatment" and does not address the "cause."
Strengths and "blind spots" of Japanese healthcare
Japan's medical system is among the best in the world when it comes to emergency response, including emergency care and surgery.
But on the other hand,
The perspective of taking care of the "stage before you get sick = pre-illness" is too weak
This gap made me feel very uncomfortable.
What is the “essential perspective” that doesn’t get swayed by information?
Information isn’t made for you
Social media, TV, magazines, YouTube...
Health information surrounds us 24/7.
However, most of it is for corporate profit or sales purposes.
It is not information that is designed to be personalized for you.
- Celebrity promotion
- Flashy ad copy
- Production that stimulates desires with images and music
The more "good" something seems at first glance, the more important it is to take a more objective look at the contents.
Do you know the "blind spots" of Japanese supplements?
I have been involved in the testing and development of supplements.
In Japan, labeling requirements for health foods are lax, and some products do not even list the additives they contain.
In other words, even things that appear "safe" have hidden pitfalls.
That's why you need options that suit your own constitution and condition, rather than information that is one-size-fits-all.
Summary | First, let’s go back to the “essence”
"Extract" rather than "add"
Having this perspective is the first step to regaining the essence of health.
In this blog,
So that you can develop the ability to choose without being overwhelmed by information,
We will deliver wisdom that can be applied to everyday life from the perspective of pharmacists, researchers and practitioners.
Next episode: How to find the health regimen that suits you
Next time,
"How to develop the ability to choose without being confused by information"
I will now talk in detail about the strongest supplement I have discovered: water.
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