"That Malady Might Be Caused by 'Blood Flow'"
Life & Energy Co., Ltd. is launching corporate health seminars based on the "Magic Spine Loosening" self-care method to combat the vague maladies common among people in their 30s and 40s. The method, detailed in the bestselling book "Condition is 90% Blood Flow," focuses on improving blood circulation to boost productivity.
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"I'm tired from the morning," "The cold is unbearable," "I don't recover like I used to" --
Japanese people are getting through their days while harboring "vague maladies." A characteristic of this time of year is that many people in their 30s and 40s complain of poor health, particularly between late April and early May, when the tension of starting a new academic or fiscal year is released.
Life & Energy Co., Ltd. (Meguro-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yumiko Kataoka) is accelerating efforts to spread a self-care method focusing on "blood flow" from the perspective of "business improvement" and "performance enhancement" to address these social issues. We will launch full-scale health seminar training for corporations.
■ Breaking away from the illusion that "endurance is a virtue"
Through working with 40,000 bodies over the past 22 years, CEO Kataoka has faced a certain reality. Many people spend their daily lives with maladies without knowing "how to get themselves in order." Particularly for those in their 30s and 40s, work, family, and age-related changes overlap.
They tend to "put their own care on the back burner." There is a possibility that these issues will erupt all at once during the upcoming season.
■ Why "blood flow is 90%" - The simple answer derived by a leading expert
"Originally, the body can fix itself. People just don't know the method."
From her knowledge of anatomy and physiology and field experience, Kataoka concluded that many ailments such as stiff shoulders, feeling cold, fatigue, and signs of aging are caused by "stagnant blood flow." Based on this, she published the book "Condition is 90% Blood Flow" (KADOKAWA), which won first place in the sales ranking in the general or practical book category at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store, Yurindo Atre Ebisu Store, and Sanseido Yurakucho Store. What this book advocates is the "Magic Spine Loosening."
Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store Comprehensive Weekly Paperback Ranking No. 1 (March 2 to March 8, 2026)
Yurindo Atre Ebisu Store Comprehensive No. 1 (March 1 to March 7, 2026)
Sanseido Yurakucho Store Practical Book No. 1 (March 2 to March 8, 2026)
■ Just 5 minutes a day! "Magic Spine Loosening"
"Magic Spine Loosening" is designed as a self-care routine that anyone can easily practice.
- Promotes blood flow by loosening the area around the spine
- Approaches the autonomic nervous system by linking with breathing
- Can be practiced in the workplace as it can be done while seated
- Promotes business improvement through performance enhancement
A particularly unique feature is that it "gently loosens the surrounding muscles rather than moving the spine directly." This allows blood to circulate naturally, conditioning the body from the inside out.
■ From individual maladies to corporate issues - Expanding social significance -
In the modern workplace, "invisible maladies" such as chronic fatigue, poor concentration, and poor sleep quality affect productivity. Life & Energy Co., Ltd. believes that this should not be left to the individual, but is a theme that companies should address. In the future, through seminars for companies, we will provide practical programs that foster the "ability to heal oneself."
- We want to reduce the number of people who continue working while enduring poor health.
- We want to provide options that can be taken before relying on medical care.
- We want to create a society where everyone can face their own body.
- We want to reduce the number of people forced to leave their jobs for health reasons.
We believe that blood flow self-care, starting with spine loosening, is the first step towards that.
[Bibliographic Information]
Book Title: Condition is 90% Blood Flow: Improve Fatigue, Coldness, and Aging with "Magic Spine Loosening"!
Author: Yumiko Kataoka
Supervisor: Hitoshi Umeoka
Release Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
List Price: 1,650 yen (base price 1,500 yen + tax)
Format: A5 size / 160 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-607698-4
Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation
KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >>
■ Company Profile
Life & Energy Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Yumiko Kataoka
Location: Retera Nakameguro 501, 1-6-13 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0043
URL: https://www.lifeandenergy.co.jp/
Contact person: Kaneko
TEL: 03-6412-8639
MAIL: info@lifeandenergy.co.jp
Life & Energy Co., Ltd.
Japanese people are getting through their days while harboring "vague maladies." A characteristic of this time of year is that many people in their 30s and 40s complain of poor health, particularly between late April and early May, when the tension of starting a new academic or fiscal year is released.
Life & Energy Co., Ltd. (Meguro-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yumiko Kataoka) is accelerating efforts to spread a self-care method focusing on "blood flow" from the perspective of "business improvement" and "performance enhancement" to address these social issues. We will launch full-scale health seminar training for corporations.
■ Breaking away from the illusion that "endurance is a virtue"
Through working with 40,000 bodies over the past 22 years, CEO Kataoka has faced a certain reality. Many people spend their daily lives with maladies without knowing "how to get themselves in order." Particularly for those in their 30s and 40s, work, family, and age-related changes overlap.
They tend to "put their own care on the back burner." There is a possibility that these issues will erupt all at once during the upcoming season.
■ Why "blood flow is 90%" - The simple answer derived by a leading expert
"Originally, the body can fix itself. People just don't know the method."
From her knowledge of anatomy and physiology and field experience, Kataoka concluded that many ailments such as stiff shoulders, feeling cold, fatigue, and signs of aging are caused by "stagnant blood flow." Based on this, she published the book "Condition is 90% Blood Flow" (KADOKAWA), which won first place in the sales ranking in the general or practical book category at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store, Yurindo Atre Ebisu Store, and Sanseido Yurakucho Store. What this book advocates is the "Magic Spine Loosening."
Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store Comprehensive Weekly Paperback Ranking No. 1 (March 2 to March 8, 2026)
Yurindo Atre Ebisu Store Comprehensive No. 1 (March 1 to March 7, 2026)
Sanseido Yurakucho Store Practical Book No. 1 (March 2 to March 8, 2026)
■ Just 5 minutes a day! "Magic Spine Loosening"
"Magic Spine Loosening" is designed as a self-care routine that anyone can easily practice.
- Promotes blood flow by loosening the area around the spine
- Approaches the autonomic nervous system by linking with breathing
- Can be practiced in the workplace as it can be done while seated
- Promotes business improvement through performance enhancement
A particularly unique feature is that it "gently loosens the surrounding muscles rather than moving the spine directly." This allows blood to circulate naturally, conditioning the body from the inside out.
■ From individual maladies to corporate issues - Expanding social significance -
In the modern workplace, "invisible maladies" such as chronic fatigue, poor concentration, and poor sleep quality affect productivity. Life & Energy Co., Ltd. believes that this should not be left to the individual, but is a theme that companies should address. In the future, through seminars for companies, we will provide practical programs that foster the "ability to heal oneself."
- We want to reduce the number of people who continue working while enduring poor health.
- We want to provide options that can be taken before relying on medical care.
- We want to create a society where everyone can face their own body.
- We want to reduce the number of people forced to leave their jobs for health reasons.
We believe that blood flow self-care, starting with spine loosening, is the first step towards that.
[Bibliographic Information]
Book Title: Condition is 90% Blood Flow: Improve Fatigue, Coldness, and Aging with "Magic Spine Loosening"!
Author: Yumiko Kataoka
Supervisor: Hitoshi Umeoka
Release Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
List Price: 1,650 yen (base price 1,500 yen + tax)
Format: A5 size / 160 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-607698-4
Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation
KADOKAWA Official Bibliographic Details Page >>
■ Company Profile
Life & Energy Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Yumiko Kataoka
Location: Retera Nakameguro 501, 1-6-13 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0043
URL: https://www.lifeandenergy.co.jp/
Contact person: Kaneko
TEL: 03-6412-8639
MAIL: info@lifeandenergy.co.jp
Life & Energy Co., Ltd.