Category: Beauty
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Walking Is Underrated: Rebuilding a Walking Habit in a Car-Centered Life
We’ve all heard it a thousand times:“Walking is good for your health.”And honestly… it really is. It’s a full-body, low-impact aerobic workout. It boosts circulation, supports brain function, helps manage stress—and best of all, it’s free. 🚃 Back in Tokyo, Walking Was Just Part of Daily Life When I lived in Tokyo, walking was just…
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Oil Pulling: A Simple Ritual for Oral Health, Beauty, and Inner Balance
The first time I heard about oil pulling, I thought—“Wait… 15 minutes of swishing oil in my mouth? No thanks.” But then a friend introduced me to it, and I gave it a shot.Surprisingly, it’s not only doable—it actually feels good. And more importantly, it comes with a lot of gentle wellness benefits. 💡 What…
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Himalayan Salt Baths: A Simple Ritual for Feeling Clear and Light
Bathing isn’t just about warming up the body—it can be a way to reset the mind and spirit, too. Himalayan salt baths are said to have spiritual benefits, especially when it comes to cleansing stagnant energy. While there’s no hard scientific proof that salt actually “washes away negativity,” I personally feel lighter, clearer, and more…
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Gentle Fasting That Worked for Me: My Experience with “Petit Fasting” and Going Gluten-Free
When people hear the word “fasting,” they often imagine extreme willpower and strict rules—no food, no joy, just survival. But in my case, it was more like a gentle reset.I’ve done several kinds of “petit fasting” over the years—not completely cutting out all food, but rather removing specific ingredients or making mindful choices for a…
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Feeling Constantly Tired? Your Mitochondria Might Be Asking for Help
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you sleep or rest, you’re still tired?Waking up already low on energy, struggling to focus, or feeling unmotivated for no clear reason? It might not be “just stress” or “just age.”You could be experiencing a slowdown in your mitochondrial function—the tiny powerhouses inside your cells that…