健康全般 · 2024/11/08

While I'm more experienced in vegan Italian cooking, I've recently been making Japanese dishes. One ingredient I've wanted to avoid is mirin! I also don’t want to use sake(alcohol)... So, I wondered if there was a way to bring out umami flavours while keeping things healthy—and that led me to liquid shio koji. Hanamaruki’s liquid shio koji is made with a new method that transforms shio koji into liquid form without using alcohol. Japanese dishes made with liquid shio koji taste absolutely...

美容 · 2024/11/06

What did you eat last night? What do you use to wash your body, and what skincare routine did you follow? When preparing for a wedding or birthday, what special care do you take? If answering the third question makes you more excited than the first or second, take note. People, especially women, are drawn to the feeling of "special." We love special care; it’s like a reward. But, the most important thing in life is often "consistency." What we do every day matters most. Today, I'd like to...

疲労回復 · 2024/10/31

Many of my clients work with computers, and spending long hours staring at a screen or maintaining the same posture at a desk often leads to that familiar sensation of a stiff neck or heavy shoulders. I’ve recently taken up video editing, and it’s easy to get lost in it for hours, so I’ve realised I need to be mindful of these effects myself. In modern society, the demands of work and daily habits often place strain on neck and shoulder muscles, leading to chronic discomfort. Today,...

肌 · 2024/10/29

In adolescence, we often refer to skin blemishes as 'acne', whereas for adults, we call them 'spots' or 'blemishes'. Although both are caused by clogged pores and sebum build-up, the terminology differs depending on age. Today, I’d like to delve into the differences between these two. 1. Skin Issues from Hormonal Imbalance During Adolescence Primary Causes During adolescence, hormonal growth spurts cause an increase in sex hormones like oestrogen and testosterone. These rapid hormonal changes...

健康全般 · 2024/10/25

In today’s society, there is growing awareness around health-conscious living and environmental responsibility. One approach gaining popularity is the plant-based lifestyle, which offers numerous benefits for weight loss, beauty, health, and even budget management. Today, let’s explore how a plant-based diet positively impacts our body and overall lifestyle. 1. Weight Loss Benefits and Advantages of a Plant-Based Diet Adopting a plant-based lifestyle can significantly aid in successful...