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The Connection Between Mental Health and Food: The Power of What We Eat Is Stronger Than You Might Think

This may sound a little sudden, but...Have you ever felt like this?“I don't know why, but I'm irritated.”“I just feel ki...
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My 2026 Update: What Happened When I Started Enjoying the Things I Love

Happy New Year! I hope you all have a wonderful year ahead!My posting pace has been a little slower lately.The reason? I...
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3 Things I Want to Hold On to for a Happy Life

It has been more than ten years since I first began experiencing symptoms of an autoimmune disease and chemical sensitiv...
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The Key to Relieving Stress Is Knowing Yourself: How to Stop Pushing Yourself Too Hard

When I became ill in my twenties and could no longer manage my everyday life as I had before, I began to rethink my enti...
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5 Habits to Help You Feel Better in Spring: How to Take Care of Your Mind and Body

Every year, I feel a little restless when spring arrives.I often experience ups and downs in my mood and feel more tired...
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Rainy Days Are a Chance to Rest: How to Reset and Recharge

An unusually long stretch of rainy weather for this time of year.I imagine many people find rainy days a little gloomy.B...
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What I Learned from Experiencing Sudden Hearing Loss: Listening to the Signals from My Body

In the fall of 2023, I experienced sudden hearing loss.One night, I woke up with intense heart palpitations, and when I ...
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The Mind and Body Are Connected: Supporting the Mind Through the Body, and the Body Through the Mind

I once saw these words written on the back of a café receipt:“Recover from mental fatigue through the body, and from phy...
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A Sake and Salt Bath: A Cozy Way to Stay Warm on Cold Days

It’s been so cold lately—just the kind of weather that makes you want to soak in a nice, warm bath.Recently, I’ve become...
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Bringing “Cleansing” Into Everyday Life: Refreshing Your Body and Mind

When you hear the word “cleansing,” what comes to mind?Taking a bath, drinking something that helps detoxify the body, s...
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Chemical Sensitivity and Mindset: Looking for What Sparks Joy Instead of Focusing on the Cause of Symptoms

Today, I’d like to share something I came to feel was important in preventing my chemical sensitivity symptoms from gett...
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What to Do When You’re Feeling Down: Sunlight and Walking to Reset Your Mind

This article is based on my personal experience. Symptoms and how they progress vary from person to person.When I was wr...