6 tricks that make the Japanese the healthiest nation in the world. Interestingly, most Japanese believe that a crooked neck is one of the first signs of a short life.Japanese engineer and aikido master Katsuzo Nishi was very sickly from childhood. His doctor told his parents that the boy would not live to be 20 years old. To improve his health, his parents sent Katsudzo to a monastery, where he spent 3 years.
Looking for ways to improve his health, Nishi read not only many books modern doctors, but also ancient treatises on Eastern and European medicine. The result of many years of work was the work of Katsudzo, in which he describes the system he created for healing the body. The work was published in 1927, when the author was 44 years old.
A few health rules from Katsuzo Nishi
6 tricks that make the Japanese the healthiest nation in the world
1. Hard bed
A curvature of the spine that is not so a rare occurrence may lead to various diseases internal organs. Therefore, you need to monitor your posture and posture not only during the day, but also at night.
Nishi believed that a straight spine makes a person a couple of centimeters taller, and also has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive organs.
2. A hard cushion instead of a pillow
Interestingly, most Japanese believe that a crooked neck is one of the first signs of a short life.
During sleep, it is difficult for us to control the position of our neck, so Nishi recommends replacing a regular pillow with a hard cushion that will lie in such a way that the 3rd and 4th vertebrae will be on it.
At first this will cause discomfort, so wrap the roller with something soft, removing these layers over time.
3. Exercise “Goldfish”
Lie down on a flat, hard surface. Stretch your arms up.
Place your feet so that they are perpendicular to the floor. Extend your left heel forward and simultaneously pull left hand up without lifting it from the floor. Repeat the same for right heel And right hand. The entire exercise takes 2 minutes.
Next, place your palms on top of each other, bend your elbows and place them under the 3rd and 4th cervical vertebrae, bring your legs together and your feet slightly apart to the sides. Move your feet left and right so that your whole body vibrates. Do the exercise for 2 minutes.
4. Improving capillary blood circulation
Lie down on a hard, flat surface. Place a hard cushion under the 3rd and 4th cervical vertebrae.Raise your arms and legs up, bend them slightly and relax them at the elbows and knees.Start making vibrating movements with your arms and legs. Do all this for 1-3 minutes.
5. Closing feet and palms
Lie down on a hard surface and place a hard cushion under the 3rd and 4th cervical vertebrae. Bend your legs at the knees, without lifting them off the floor, and close your feet. must be repeated 10 times.
Bring your palms together perpendicular to your body and squeeze the fingertips of your left and right hands. Repeat the same movements, but now close not only your fingers, but also your palms. Without opening your palms, raise your hands up and lower them to your solar plexus.
Turn your closed palms towards your face, place your hands behind your head without changing the position of your palms, and then return them to your solar plexus.
6. Belly and spine
Sit on the floor in the lotus position and clasp the ankle of the “upper” leg with your hands, lower your shoulders. Repeat all exercises 10 times. After each block of exercises, do the following: extend your arms in front and place your palms perpendicular to the floor.
Turn your head towards your left shoulder and look at your back, repeat this with your right shoulder. Do the same, raising your arms above your head.
Katsuzo Nishi argued that everything that a person needs for health is inherent in us, the main thing is not to succumb to laziness and reveal our potential.
Japan tops the top ten healthiest countries in the world, according to a large-scale survey International research, dedicated to health and disease in 187 countries. Russia ended up in 97th place in the ranking of healthy states. As the study showed, people began to live longer, but, alas, the statistics are spoiled by the diseases that plague humanity.
Japan has held the title of the healthiest nation for many years - it first took the top line of the “health ranking” 23 years ago. Moreover, neither the male nor the female part of the population complains about health here. "We don't know whether it's because of their amazing diet or good healthcare, or maybe it's all down to their genes. But whatever the case may be, after two decades the Japanese are still the healthiest nation in the world," said Dr. Lauren Brown, one of the study's authors.
Scientists divided the health rating into “male” and “female”. Japan topped both of these rankings. Singapore took second place in the list of countries with a healthy male population, and women's list - South Korea. The third place in the "men's" list was taken by Switzerland, and in the "women's" list - Spain, reports The Week Magazine.
4. Spain
5. Italy
6. Australia
7. Canada
8. Andorra
9. Israel
10. South Korea
4. Singapore
5. Taiwan
6. Switzerland
7. Andorra
8. Italy
9. Australia
10. France
In the consolidated ranking of healthy countries, Russia is in 97th place, MedVesti reports.
As the study states, total duration the lives of people in the world have increased. Scientists also recorded a 60 percent decrease in child mortality between 1990 and 2010.
At the same time, experts note an increase in the number of people unable to work due to illness. On average, women remain incapacitated for more years than men - 11.5 and 9.2, respectively. Experts explain the difference by the fact that women generally live longer than men. Among the diseases that most often lead to disability are called psychical deviations, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, loss of vision and hearing.
"We are moving to a world in which disability becomes the dominant issue as opposed to premature death," said Christopher J.L. Murray of the University of Washington, co-author of the study.
According to doctors, heart disease and strokes are the diseases that most often lead to fatal outcome. Diabetes and lung cancer also increased during the study period. Dangerous factor called an increase in the number of car accidents.
Scientists also compiled “male” and “female” ratings of the ten most unhealthy countries in the world. These “dozens” included mainly disadvantaged African states, such as: Burkina Faso, Chad, Democratic Republic Congo, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Burundi. Also on these lists were Haiti and Afghanistan.
They live well into their 90s and often exceed the 100 year mark. Health distinguishes their existence, but the underlying reasons are often cultural. Fundamentally, it's not just about individuals taking care of themselves. It is a nationwide phenomenon based on lifestyle.
Why are certain countries home to the happiest and healthiest people on Earth? What are they eating? How do their daily habits differ from other societies? The author discovers an exceptional similarity between these healthy nations scattered around the world.
1. Iceland
Thanks to its small population, Iceland is one of the least polluted countries in the world. But clean air is not the only reason why Icelanders are healthy. They also excel in gymnastics. Due to the cool weather for much of the year, Icelanders exercise, partly to combat the winter blues. The country has one of the highest life expectancies (72 years for men and 74 for women). It also has one of the most low levels infant mortality (2 deaths per 1,000 children). Iceland is considered the healthiest country in the world.
2. Japan
The World Health Organization (WHO) has calculated the countries where people live completely healthy the longest. Japan topped the list with 74.5 years. This is largely due to diet.
Every food in Japan looks like a work of art. The food is beautiful, tasty and simple at the same time. They are the world's largest consumers of fish, soy, seaweed and green tea. When they are already 80% full, they pause and wait for 10 minutes. Then they decide whether to continue or not. And in most cases they are full and do not need to continue eating.”
3. Sweden
Government policy encourages healthy lifestyles, including a positive work-life balance. The population loves to play fresh air, and with stunning scenery featuring hills, mountains and glacial lakes, it's easy. In addition to this, due to Sweden's location, the diet of the inhabitants contains large amounts of fish and fatty acids Omega. Their cooking methods also indicate the health of the nation. Instead of using copious amounts of oil, they boil, ferment, smoke and dry their products.
4. Okinawa
Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan. However, it deserves special mention, since it is generally accepted that the most healthy people on the ground. According to the study (long-livers of Okinawa), the rate of centenarians reaching 100 years of age may be the highest in the world - approximately 50 per 100,000 people. Supercentenarians also live here - people who have reached 110 years old. Okinawans attribute their not only long but healthy and happy lives to their consumption of tons of local fruits and vegetables, as well as tofu (bean curd) and seaweed. Their lives are also characterized by strict daily activities and relatively low stress.
5. New Zealand
Like Iceland, the lower population and less pollution make New Zealand a great place to call home. New Zealanders enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, hiking with rest stops in nature, fishing. Overall this is a great place to start on the path healthy image life. No matter where you live, you are always 90 minutes from the ocean.
“Plus, there is an abundance of healthy natural products. We eat fresh seafood (we often catch it ourselves) and local organic fruits and vegetables. Everyone grows something here, and neighbors put their crops up for sale. We get fresh salad at our children’s school, avocados in our own garden, and kiwis, apples and plums from neighbors,” says Jill Chalmers, who moved to New Zealand to join her husband.
6. Sardinia
Sardinia is Autonomous region Italy, home to a large population of centenarians. There is a clear sense of community in Sardinia. People are closely connected, and the elderly often live with their families. Men here often work as shepherds and walk 5 miles (8 km) a day. And the diet consists of whole grain tortillas, green beans, tomatoes, herbs, garlic, a variety of fruits, olive oil and pecorino cheese from pastured sheep (which is high in Omega 3s).
7. Finland
According to the magazine Forbes, just 30 years ago, Finland was stricken with one of the highest mortality rates from heart failure. As a result, the country has taken drastic measures to promote healthy lifestyles. The number of smokers has dropped significantly, and the consumption of fruits and vegetables has almost doubled. This good example what can be achieved if desired.
Although long healthy life depends on various factors, the listed countries have a lot in common. Many of them do not suffer from pollution and prioritize stress management and a favorable work-life balance. They rarely eat meat, if at all. Protein sources include fish and tofu. And at the same time they eat local fruits and vegetables in abundance.
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The British website Clinic Compare has determined the ranking of the most unhealthy countries in the world. The study used data from the World Health Organization, the World Lung Health Association, and the CIA World Factbook. Information on 179 countries was analyzed. Factors considered were alcohol and tobacco consumption per capita per year, as well as the problem of excess weight. Equal ratings were determined for each item.
An analysis was also carried out various diseases non-infectious nature, including diseases of cardio-vascular system, diabetes and cancer pathologies. They were taken into account, since in most cases these diseases develop against the background unhealthy image life: alcohol and tobacco abuse, as well as due to poor nutrition. Below is a list of powers included in the top 20.
The most interesting thing is that the leading positions among unhealthy countries were taken by states located in Eastern Europe.
20th place - Ukraine
Ukraine occupies the last place in the top twenty. This country has a large drinking population. Each citizen consumes more than 12 liters of alcohol per year. Among other states, Ukraine entered the top ten drinking nations, taking 8th position.
19th place - United Kingdom of Great Britain
This country has high level economy. It is the world's largest food retailer. But still, it also made it into the top 20 most unhealthy nations. Many residents of the state have overweight, and also abuse alcoholic beverages and smoking.
18th place - Romania
The people living in this state have a bad habit - smoking. On average, each resident smokes 1,619 cigarettes per year.
17th place - Greece
Obesity is a major health problem in this country. More than 25% of the entire population suffers from this pathology.
16th place - Australia
Australia entered the top 20 drinking countries, taking 17th position in the ranking. On average, each resident consumes up to 11.2 liters of alcohol per year.
15th place - Lebanon
This country is the world's largest supplier of two types of tobacco. It is not surprising that residents of the state suffer from nicotine addiction.
14th place - Canada
Poor nutrition is the main cause of excess weight. In Canada, obesity is found in 30% of the population. Despite the fact that there are no problems with food in the country, many continue to abuse fast food and fatty foods.
13th place - Belgium
In this European country, citizens have a serious addiction to nicotine and alcohol. In the world rankings, Belgium is in seventh position for alcohol and tobacco abuse.
12th place - Estonia
This Baltic state It is no coincidence that it was included in the list of unhealthy nations. Here, about 24.5% of residents are obese varying degrees. And alcohol consumption per capita per year is more than 12 liters.
11th place - Bulgaria
As in other eastern European countries oh, in Bulgaria there are all the same problems: obesity of the population, addiction to alcoholic beverages and addiction to nicotine.
10th place - Lithuania and the United States of America
Lithuanians drink a lot of alcohol. In year average alcohol consumption is more than 18 liters per person.
Among all the countries in the top ten of the ranking, the United States is the only one that is located outside of Europe. Residents of this state, which is at least 35% of all adult citizens, are overweight. The country ranks 9th in the obesity rankings. Most people classify being overweight as dangerous.
9th place - Luxembourg
Despite the fact that Luxembourg is a rather small state, this did not prevent it from being included in this list. The reason is that 25% of residents are overweight.
8th place - Poland
Poland has 2 main problems that put it in the top 10 unhealthy countries. These include smoking and drinking alcohol. There are 1,369 cigarettes and 12.3 pure alcohol per Pole per year.
7th place - Croatia
The main problem of residents of most European countries is the addiction to strong drink. Croatia was no exception. Each citizen consumes at least 13 liters of alcohol per year.
6th place - Hungary
Hungarians are considered to be an unhealthy nation due to their addiction to smoking. According to statistics, each citizen consumes 1,774 cigarettes per year.
5th place - Slovakia
In this country, more than a quarter of all citizens have problems with excess weight, which entails the development of cardiovascular pathologies. Also, many Slovaks are dependent on alcoholic beverages.
4th place - Republic of Belarus
3rd place - Slovenia
Slovenia has the largest selection of tobacco products in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that each citizen uses 2,637 tobacco products per year.
2nd place - Russian Federation
1st place - Czech Republic
Oddly enough, Afghanistan turned out to be the healthiest country. It has the lowest percentage of population obesity - 2.7%. Regarding smoking, each citizen consumes no more than 83 cigarettes per year. Since alcohol is prohibited in Afghanistan, so drinking people there is practically none here.
The four healthiest countries also include Guinea, Niger and Nepal.
