Rajio taisō were introduced to Japan in 1928 as a commemoration of the coronation of Emperor Hirohito. The idea for radio broadcast came from the US, where during the 1920s the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. sponsored 15-minute radio calisthenics in
Understanding Obesity
In 2004, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked obesity as the number one health risk facing America. Obesity currently results in an estimated 400,000 deaths a year in the United States and costs the national economy
The Benefits of Physical Exercise
Think exercise is all about toned abs and weight loss? It also makes you happier and smarter. Maybe you exercise to tone your thighs, build your biceps, or flatten your belly. Or maybe you work out to ward off the
About Travelers Insurance
Whether you’re hopping a flight to L.A. for a business trip or heading to Italy for the vacation of a lifetime, chances are you’ll be forking over some serious money. With airfare, hotel and car rental, not to mention changing
Health Benefits of Yogurt
Yogurt has long been associated with many nutrition and health benefits. One serving of yogurt provides approximately ten to fourteen grams of protein and one-third of your daily calcium requirements. Since yogurt is produced from fermented milk, it is easily
Hot Spring Therapy
Hot spring spas provide several benefits for the body besides just simple relaxation. The hot waters, usually filled with minerals, have been used by people for thousands of years to provide relief from a variety of ailments. Some of these
Stress Affects Both Body and Mind
Maybe it’s money trouble or the burden of caring for a sick relative. Maybe it’s your job. Maybe it’s the traffic. Whatever the cause, everyone seems stressed out these days. People once hotly debated the idea that stress can affect
Safety and Peace of Mind
Crime rates are on the rise and people are concerned about their family’s safety more than ever. Surveillance cameras have been proven to prevent vandalism, shop lifting, and other small crimes. Internet protocol cameras, or IP cameras, send data over
Gobo/Burdock Root Tea
Burdock, a root native to Europe and Asia, is the main source for a variety of herbal preparations. Burdock root tastes sweet and its texture is sticky. Burdock has been used as remedy for both fevers and colds, urinary tract