Tag: Health

  • The Element of Earth

    The Element of Earth

    Kenko was the Shape of Health, and also the Element of Earth. She understood better than anyone the importance of nature for life in Esperia. Through her connection with the planet, she could sense the need to protect it—not only for the beauty of the countless life forms that lived upon its surface, but also…

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  • Leader by Example

    Leader by Example

    Kenko, the Shape of Health and the Element of Earth, wasn’t the most eloquent of the Shapes. Her lessons were often very practical, and though she didn’t think much about it, she was the type who led by example. Of course, using one’s own body requires more than words. For exercise, theory alone isn’t enough—you…

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  • Daily Light Exercises

    Daily Light Exercises

    While a sedentary lifestyle has brought many benefits—such as wider access to education and advances in science—it has also led to a less desirable effect: a lack of daily light exercise. Together with a good night’s sleep and proper nutrition, daily light exercise is essential for a healthy life! If you can add endurance and…

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  • Mental Overload

    Mental Overload

    Simba, our lovely little monkey-like creature, heard something extremely valuable. Not only does the body have limits, but so does the mind! If you exercise too much, it can lead to injuries. The same is true for mental health. The mind is like a reservoir that can fill with all kinds of emotions. Sometimes it…

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  • Mental Health

    Mental Health

    Simba was a mysterious, monkey-like creature living in Esperia. Though not an Esper, through experience and trial and error, he had succeeded in developing his own version of the StarDust. But something was still missing. He often experienced a roller coaster of emotions—sometimes feeling very sad when imagining a world without the 7 Shapes, and…

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  • When the appetite is good, everything is good

    When the appetite is good, everything is good

    This may seem obvious, but we often forget: the food we eat is transformed into the energy our brain and body rely on. Low-quality food means low-quality energy, which can eventually make us more prone to obesity or illness. Mankind has made tremendous progress in understanding nutrition and what a healthy diet looks like. Developing…

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  • Addictions

    Addictions

    Addictions can take many forms. Some are seemingly obvious, and many are aware of them: sugar-laden food, soda, alcohol or tobacco, smartphones and social media, games
 Others are less willing to be acknowledged, making them harder to detect. hese include the commercials that keep you “hooked” on the latest products, the social media posts that…

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  • Paper books over screens

    Paper books over screens

    The reality is that screens have taken over the world—smartphones, tablets, computers—all within just a few decades. We also now understand that, physiologically speaking, it is recommended for young children to avoid screens as much as possible and instead use paper books. It is better for their brain development. And when we consider that our…

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  • Food is your energy

    Food is your energy

    In Esperia, the Espers soon understood that, in order to create harmony, they needed to prioritize their most fundamental needs. Being magical creatures, they found their source of energy in the natural balance of their elements. The Espers colored with the Earth element, for example, felt revitalized when in contact with mountains. Cha Cha was…

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  • Be in shape

    Be in shape

    Today’s modern world, especially in many wealthy countries, is facing an issue: obesity. We now have many machines that make our lives easier and more effortless. But just as wisdom is gained by reflecting on problems, your body—and how in shape you are—is a reflection of how dedicated you are to yourself and to those…

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