Tokyo Living

After a bit of a hiatus, the Tokyo Living Podcast is back. On this episode Sam chats with Devon Van Onselen, the strength and conditioning coach for Japan Cricket. We discuss his background in the profession, how he came into his role in Japan, and the growth of the sport in this country. Tokyo Living Podcast is brought to you by Club 360, changing lives through health and fitness and Elana Jade beauty spa, your Oasis in the heart of Tokyo. https://cricket.or.jp/en/ https://www.club360.jp https://www.elanajade.com

On this episode of the Tokyo Living Podcast Health Snippets we discuss some of the myths and misconceptions around stretching

On this episode I discuss "shippu" or topical pain relief patches, which are particularly popular here in Japan. What are they, and do they actually work?

Anyone who has attended an undokai or sports festival here in Japan will know that it is very different to those in other countries. On today's health snippet we discuss the ins and outs of the undokai.

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On this episode I discuss Japan's famous fighting sport, Sumo. We go into the history, as well as some of the physical aspects of the athletes.

On this episode I discuss the benefits associated with slower eating.

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On this episode I discuss something we see quite commonly here in Japan, the "knock knee" syndrome. Why does it happen and what are the implications?

On this episode I discuss the latest research regarding the effect of weight loss on knee osteoarthritis

You may have seen people in parks and even workplaces performing group exercise together in the morning. On this episode I talk about the history of this practice

On this episode I discuss why we often see older Japanese people with an extremely rounded back

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In this episode Sam speaks to Japanese fitness industry legend Chuck Wilson about his remarkable journey, his lifelong quest to help people improve their lives, and his views and experience with the Japanese medical system.

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Weight loss drugs such as ozempic and mounjaro have gathered a lot of popularity in the last few years. In this episode, our resident physician Dr Tom Lomax is back on the show to provide an update on his experience prescribing these medications, the differences between the new drugs, and the importance of maintaining exercise and activity during treatment.

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On this episode our resident physician Dr Tom Lomax is back on the show to discuss the science, treatment and testing recommendations for prostate cancer

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On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of running footwear.

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On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of sports related concussion.

On this episode dietician Victoria Lindsay is back on the show to discuss artificial sweeteners, with a specific focus on aspartame, which has recently be controversially reclassified by the world health organisation.

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In this clip I address a common diagnostic label in Japan, the "flat" or "straight" neck. WE discuss whether this is actually problematic and it is something that should be addressed.

In this clip I address a recent article in the Washington Post discussing whether pickle juice may be effective for muscle cramping.

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On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses a recent paper regarding opioids and back pack that has gained a great deal of media attention over the past few weeks. Youtube edition: https://youtu.be/Ioh0__M7Ybg

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