Paying respect to the “Fukushima 50” with the first anniversary of March 11 approaching James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times This article about the “Fukushima 50” is part of the Modern Tokyo Times series based on events on and after March 11, 2011. The first anniversary of this tragic event is within [...]
How to prepare delicious Ukrainian Borsch? Elane Wells Modern Tokyo Times The name Borsch (Borscht) in the ancient Slavic language means “red”. It also derives from the Slavic word “burak”, which stands for beetroot plant. Beetroot is one of the main ingredients of Borsch. It is also how Borsch turns red in color. History Borsch [...]
Andean region and healthy eating: What is Quinoa Stew? Manuel Pax and Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times Native to the Andean region of Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Bolivia, Quinoa is an ancient crop which has become highly popular in the last ten years. Quinoa seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals and even antioxidants. Quinoa [...]
Prostate Health for Every Age Christine Traxler, MD Modern Tokyo Times As you get older, the last thing you want to worry about is your prostate gland. And yet, the prostate gland grows over time in every man and most men have some prostate symptoms by the time they reach age 60. The symptoms may [...]
Anorexia Nervosa: a severe eating disorder related to multiple factors Christine Traxler, MD Modern Tokyo Times Anorexia nervosa is a severe eating disorder that involves obsession about one’s weight and obsession over the amount of food the individual eats and how much exercise they do. The patient with anorexia is often extremely thin and continues [...]
Japanese-style dishes to enjoy during the holidays Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times When in Japan during the holiday season try these 5 Japanese-style dishes to make your time in the Land of the Rising Sun an enjoyable and cultural one in which your taste buds will love! 1. Tempura Tempura or Japanese-style deep-fried seafood [...]
What is Breast Cancer? Christine Traxler, MD Modern Tokyo Times Breast cancer involves a change in the cellular structure of a breast cell so that it becomes cancerous and forms a tumor. It is a common disease, affecting about one in 8 women throughout their lifetime. Men get breast cancer as well but this is [...]
Keeping at a Healthy Weight Christine Traxler, MD Modern Tokyo Times Obesity is becoming one of the top health problems in the world today, particularly in developed countries such as the US. This is because food is plentiful and foods are ready-prepared in ways that pack on the calories, sugar and fat. Fortunately, there are [...]
Cosmetic Surgery Christine Traxler, MD Modern Tokyo Times Cosmetic surgery or “plastic surgery” is surgery which is used to correct flaws in the body deep within the tissue or perhaps to fix surface damage to the skin, such as laser surgery, Botox surgery. Plastic Surgery is usually done by a Cosmetic and Plastic surgeon. Plastic [...]
Anti-Aging Products for Men and Women Christine Traxler, MD Modern Tokyo Times Women as early as their 30s are watching their wrinkles and worrying about every sign of age their face shows. They start using over the counter skin creams that run up to $500 in order to have some hope of making their face [...]
Three Tips to Improve Your Memory for Life Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times Do you ever wish that you had a better memory? Most people go on in their day-to-day lives wishing they could just recall what they know or have learned when they need the information. Unfortunately, the majority of people don’t think [...]
Sensible Weight Loss: You Can Lose Weight if You Follow This Mindset Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times Do you want to lose weight, but you never seem to be able to keep it off for the long-term? It is possible with the right program and the proper mindset. What is the correct Mindset? This [...]
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