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  • 明けましておめでとうございます！

    明けましておめでとうございます！

    Hello everyone, Happy New Year! Today is January 3, 2024, and we have just started a new year.

    At the beginning of the new year, it’s important for us to have hope and to look back at the past. I hope this new year will be full of happiness and success for all of you.

    Unfortunately, this year started with a big earthquake in Japan. A lot of people are having a hard time because of the earthquake that happened on January 1st in the Noto Peninsula. I want to send my deepest sympathies to those affected. I hope you can get back to safe and peaceful days soon.

    Also, there are still wars and troubles happening around the world. I’m really worried about what’s happening in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. Let’s think about the people in these areas as the new year begins and what we can do for peace.

    I hope 2024 will be a year where we can overcome difficulties and find new hope. I believe each of us can help make the world a peaceful place, even with small actions.

    Please continue to support me this year. I wish you and your family a healthy, safe, and happy year.

  • Meridian head massage on a mat.

    Meridian head massage on a mat.

    Japan Body Care Academy is a school that trains therapists. Still, we also have people who want to learn Oriental medicine and the Taniguchi Method to maintain the health of their families.

    So we sometimes lay mats on the floor and practice giving treatments without a bed.

    Here is a video of us practicing meridian head care on a mat at our Tokyo School in Higashi-Ginza, Tokyo.



    https://youtu.be/xqNP6SIuQ2U

  • Painful days

    Painful days

    For three years, I have been affected in many ways by the spread of the new coronavirus.

    All of my school’s classes were canceled and sales dropped to almost zero,

    I still clearly remember the days I was at my wit’s end.

    However, there was not only a negative impact but also a positive one.

    I was able to spend more time with my family.

    I have been living between Tokyo and Osaka for the past 24 years,

    I had lived with my 23-year-old eldest daughter and 20-year-old second daughter for only half of my life.

    However, I have been at home in Osaka for the past three years, so I am with them every day,

    I didn’t really know what my daughters were thinking,

    I couldn’t communicate with them well, and sometimes I felt it was painful to be home.

    At that time, what helped me was Yin Yang Five Elements Therapy.

    It was also the online seminar on  Yin Yang Five Elements Therapy that helped me fill the depressed profits in Corona,

    In fact, Yin-Yang Five Elements Therapy also saved our parent-child relationship.

    I wanted to be able to communicate better with my daughters,

    I showed them books on Yin-Yang Five Elements Therapy and drew diagrams to explain our relationship.

    At first, it wasn’t easy to get them to take me seriously,

    I tried to get them interested in it and explained it to them repeatedly.

    As a result, they became interested in  Yin Yang Five Elements Therapy,

    At the same time, our relationship gradually improved, and we created our original parent-child relationship.

  • About Dry Head Massage for Sleep Disorder Problems KEIRAKU HEAD CARE

    Did you have a good sleep last night? A number of people using PC and smartphones are increasing. According to newspapers, Japanese people spend another age of about 4 hours per day using them. People who over use them have a problem with their body. That is sleep disturbance. How about you? Hello. Hi, Mr. Shi Taniguchi, practitioner in acupuncture and Moxibustion.

    And she answers set up. I am director of Japan. What do you care? Which is a school teaching kata techniques. Kata. It’s also not a technique. Mixed science and Japanese dry massage based on Orientalism and which have been passed down in Japan since ancient times. Now our main school is located in Tokyo, Japan. But we teach Kata also in Rwanda, East Africa.

    In Rwanda. We teach the Kata, especially to the visually impaired therapists, to mothers who have disabled children or single mothers and we help human to be successful in society. As I mentioned before, seeing sleep disturbance induces concentration. It gives us a negative influence for studying and the working all over. It is said that sleep disturbance rises risk of either the disease, depression and dementia.

    If you cannot sleep at the night, you might have a problem of a sleep disturbance. But please don’t worry. Among the techniques which I teach, there are techniques to improve sleep disturbance that is part of healthcare. In the case of healthcare, we approach to the meridian. That is a passage of the energy in one’s head and do shiatsu to acupressure points.

    It is typically in just 17 minutes, but you can sleep deeply and as soon as you get the head to care and you can sleep deeply in the night. Also, it is possible to improve the sleep disturbance. It goes without saying it is not effective with just one treatment, but you can keep effects of the head together by getting the two times a week.

    This problem consists of one, maybe two and 32 additional videos you can muster by using this program.

    The full-length version is now available on Udemy for an easy-to-buy price.

    https://www.udemy.com/course/keiraku-head-beginner/?referralCode=02802E7F8DA2029DF142

  • General Methods to Improve Sleep Disorders and Introduction to 経絡（Meridian） Head Care

    General Methods to Improve Sleep Disorders and Introduction to 経絡（Meridian） Head Care

    In our modern society, the number of people dealing with sleep disorders is increasing. These can have a significant impact on our health, but there are some general methods of improvement that can be easily incorporated into our lives.

    First is “deep breathing”. Try consciously doing deep breathing in your daily life, which can lead to a pleasant sense of fatigue and make it easier to fall asleep.

    Next, “moderate exercise” is also important. Appropriately exhausting your physical strength promotes good sleep. However, avoid doing this a few hours before bedtime. This is because the increase and subsequent decrease in body temperature due to exercise promote sleep.

    In addition, “avoiding the intake of caffeine” is also effective. Caffeine, which has a stimulating effect, is contained in coffee and tea.

    If your sleep disorder does not improve even after these, we recommend you to try a step ahead with “Meridian Head Care”.

    Meridian Head Care is a treatment method that focuses on stretching the meridians of the head, promoting physical and mental relaxation, and improving the quality of sleep. This method is recommended for those who wish to improve their own or their family’s sleeping environment.

    If you are interested, check out the following sites 

    https://www.udemy.com/course/keiraku-head-beginner/

    Meridian Head Care will support your healthy sleep and the first step to a beautiful tomorrow.

    Mitsutoshi Tanigucchi

  • Why is Shiatsu so popular in the West?

    Why is Shiatsu so popular in the West?

    Did you know that Shiatsu is popular in the West right now?

    So today, we summarize why Shiatsu is so popular in the West.

    Shiatsu’s Basic Philosophy

    The philosophy of shiatsu is based on the idea that life energy, or “chi,” flows through the body.

    This chi flows through meridians, which connect the entire body and regulate the flow of chi, thereby serving to maintain physical and mental health.

    Benefits of Shiatsu

    Shiatsu has been shown to relieve stress, relax muscles, promote digestion, and improve the immune system, among other benefits.

    In addition, by regulating the flow of chi (qi), it can help balance the entire body.

    Why is Shiatsu so popular in the U.S. and Europe?

    The first thing that can be said is the increasing demand for natural therapies.

    In recent years, the demand for natural therapies has increased in the United States and Europe.

    Shiatsu is accepted by many people because it is drug-free and carries little risk of side effects.

    Another is as a countermeasure for the stressful society.

    Modern society is under a lot of stress, and natural therapies are in demand as a countermeasure.

    Shiatsu is used by many people because it provides relaxation and reduces stress.

    And this is the last and also the most significant change.

    It is the growing awareness of health and wellness.

    In today’s increasingly health and wellness-conscious society, shiatsu is gaining attention as a form of self-care.

    Let me conclude with a summary of the future of Shiatsu.

    Because of its effectiveness and safety,

    Shiatsu is expected to continue to gain popularity in the United States and Europe.

    Furthermore, Shiatsu will become more and more accessible to those who wish to learn it, as more and more educational institutions and programs are being established to help those who wish to learn Shiatsu.

    And now, people in the West are beginning to realize that learning shiatsu can not only help them take care of their own health. but also contribute to the health and well-being of others.

    The spread of shiatsu education will play a role in raising awareness of health and wellness throughout society.

    However, although shiatsu is an ancient traditional therapy, its potential has not yet been fully explored.

    Combined with modern medicine, even more, people could benefit from shiatsu.

    And as the benefits of shiatsu combined with the natural approach and the growing interest in health and wellness continue,

    this trend will continue and shiatsu will become an important health practice for many more Westerners as well!

  • About Naturopathy

    Naturopathy is naturopathy or naturopathic medicine,

    It is a holistic healthcare system that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal itself and emphasizes the use of natural therapies to treat a variety of health conditions.

    Naturopathic principles include the belief that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself, that prevention is preferable to cure, and that treatment should address the root causes of disease, not just the symptoms.

    History of Naturopathy

    Although it is known that Benedict Rust founded the naturopathic profession in the United States in 1901 and worked with other leaders to build this profession,

    Naturopaths claim Hippocrates, the “father of medicine” in ancient Greece, as the first advocate of naturopathy before the term existed.

    Benefits of Naturopathy

    Holistic Approach

    Naturopathy takes into account physical, mental, emotional, and environmental factors in diagnosing and treating patients. This allows for more effective and personalized treatment.

    Focus on Prevention

    By focusing on disease prevention through lifestyle modification, nutrition, and stress management techniques, naturopathic physicians help patients maintain optimal health and avoid chronic disease.

    Natural Therapies

    Natural therapies, such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling, are used and often have fewer side effects than conventional treatments.

    Patient Empowerment

    Naturopathy encourages patients to take an active role in their own health and to be informed about their treatment options.

    Risks of Naturopathy

    Delay or misdiagnosis

    In some cases, sole reliance on naturopathic treatments can delay the diagnosis or treatment of serious medical conditions, with serious consequences.

    Lack of regulation

    Regulation and licensing of naturopathic physicians vary from country to country, and oversight may be inadequate in some areas, which may pose potential risks to patients.

    Ineffective treatments

    Some naturopathic treatments may not be evidence-based or scientifically proven and may result in ineffective treatments or further harm to patients.

    Future Outlook for Naturopathies

    Integrated Medicine

    There is a trend toward combining conventional and alternative medical practices to provide a more comprehensive approach to health care. Naturopathic medicine is expected to play an important role in this movement.

    Research and Development

    As more research is conducted on naturopathic treatments and their efficacy, the credibility and acceptance of naturopathic medicine throughout the medical community may improve.

    Increased Education and Regulation

    As demand for naturopathic medicine increases, more educational opportunities and regulatory frameworks will be developed, which will result in better-trained professionals and improved patient safety.

    In conclusion, naturopathic medicine is a holistic healthcare system focused on prevention and natural cures with several advantages.

    However, there are also risks associated with this practice, including misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.

    The future prospects for naturopathic medicine are promising, along with a growing interest in integrative medicine, expanded research, and increased education and regulation.

    Conclusion.

    I have been active in the industry since I was 18 years old.

    I have created acupuncture, shiatsu, aromatherapy, bodywork, and meditation methods, as well as relationship-building methods utilizing the Yin-Yang and Five Elements theories, and I have seen Naturopathy around the world,

    I have seen Naturopathy around the world, and I feel that it has evolved further in recent years, not only in theory and technique but also in spirituality in addition to this.

    And the invisible power, which many people would not accept before, is gradually being recognized.

    I would like to continue to utilize Naturopathy for myself and further deepen my understanding of it.

    Mitsutoshi Taniguchi

  • The “Kojiki” was written in 712

    The “Kojiki” was written in 712

    In mythology, there is a story about a god who healed a wounded rabbit.
    　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   　
    The god used a medicine he had.

    The Kojiki was written in 712.

    So this story is much earlier.

    It seems that there were medicines in Japan such a long time ago.

    It is a very interesting story.

  • Japan has mythologies

    Japan has mythologies

    Japan has mythologies, and there are “Kojiki” and “Nihonsyoki”, books that summarize these mythologies.

    The hero of the mythology is, of course, a god.

    However, when we study ancient history, 

    we can understand that mythological characters are human beings, people who actually existed.

    In Japan, there is a culture that after the death of a person who has served society, 

    that person is worshipped as a god.

    　　　　　　
    It is a very interesting story.

  • Ancient Japanese history and Oriental medicine

    Ancient Japanese history and Oriental medicine

    My specialty is Oriental medicine.
    It is said that Oriental medicine was introduced to Japan with Buddhism around 500 A.D. and developed from there.
    However, when I look into the ancient history of Japan, it seems that Oriental medicine existed in Japan much earlier.
    I would like to study the ancient history of Japan again.