May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025: Early Summer "Food-as-Medicine Recipes" to Revitalize Your Cells by Herbal Pharmacist Ai Okubo
From late May to June, when the rainy season begins, changes in atmospheric pressure and humidity can lead to fatigue, swelling, and digestive issues. Additionally, excessive stress, irregular eating habits, and lack of sleep can cause irritability, skin problems, and insomnia.
Therefore, in early summer, try incorporating watercress, a medicinal food that supports the "liver and spleen."
Although watercress is often thought of as just a garnish, it's actually a nutrient-rich vegetable containing vitamins C, E, and K, as well as iron and calcium.
Let's take good care of our bodies, which tend to get tired from the unfamiliar heat and humidity!
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