Why is spring considered a season where colds are more likely?

Spring, especially from March to April, experiences 'flower chill' where temperatures can drop suddenly in the evenings after warm days. This sudden exposure to cold when the body is relaxed can make one more susceptible to colds than during winter.

What is the main approach of the book 'Nurturing Mind and Body: Four Seasons of Kampo Living'?

The book is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and offers practical advice on lifestyle, diet, and specific foods to help manage seasonal discomforts and improve overall well-being throughout the year.

Who is the supervisor of the book?

The book is supervised by Daisuke Sakurai, a Registered Seller, Kampo expert, and International Chinese Medicine Specialist Class A, who has extensive training and experience in TCM.

What kind of seasonal issues does the book address?

The book addresses various seasonal issues such as susceptibility to colds during 'flower chill,' swelling and fatigue during the rainy season, heatstroke concerns, discomforts during cold autumn days, and worsening of pain during colder periods.

Does the book include recipes?

Yes, the book includes delicious recipes designed to help readers incorporate the recommended foods for seasonal health management into their diet.

Are you more likely to catch a cold in spring than in winter? Foods to balance 'coldness and circulation'.

Published Mar 30, 2026 9:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 7 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Shinsei Publishing releases a new book on seasonal health management based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.

With the motto of making everyone's 'difficult' into 'easy', Shinsei Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Yasuhiro Tominaga), which handles numerous practical books, released 『心と体をいたわる　春夏秋冬　季節の漢方生活』 (Nurturing Mind and Body: Four Seasons of Kampo Living) on March 30, 2026 (Monday).

【Amazon】 https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4405094748 【Rakuten Books】 https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18471543/

Seasonal discomforts can be improved! Let's spend better days with a lifestyle and diet based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Many people feel sluggish or unwell during seasonal changes or before the weather turns bad. The period from March to April, when cherry blossoms begin to bloom, is prone to 'flower chill,' where it's warm during the day but suddenly gets cold in the evening. As the body starts to relax in the pleasant warmth, the cold enters, leading to a 'spring-specific chill' that makes you more susceptible to colds than in winter.

This book is a guide to how to spend your time, what measures to take, and what foods to eat during such times.

Under the supervision of Kampo expert Daisuke Sakurai, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it covers:

・Days with heavy pollen counts ・The rainy season when swelling and heaviness are severe ・Days when you think, 'Could it be heatstroke?!' ・Cold, rainy autumn days ・Periods when cold weather worsens lower back pain and menstrual cramps

It introduces tips and foods for making the year-round living easier, tailored to your specific concerns, and also provides delicious recipes to incorporate these foods sufficiently.

Supervisor Information Daisuke Sakurai Registered Seller, Kampo Expert, International Chinese Medicine Specialist Class A. Graduated from San Francisco State University, Department of Psychology, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Studied psychology and alternative medicine at San Francisco State University, developing a deep interest in the connection between 'mind' and 'body.' After returning to Japan, he studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Iskra Chinese Medicine Training Institute and completed clinical training at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University (Respiratory Department, Nephrology Department, Bi Syndrome Department) and Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dermatology Department). He obtained the International Chinese Medicine Specialist Class A (International Licensed Acupuncturist) qualification. He is currently affiliated with the Japan Society for the Study of Chinese Medicine and regularly holds seminars and popularization activities for Kampo and health preservation with fellow Chinese medicine practitioners nationwide. His life's work is to convey the classical theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine in an easy-to-understand way, adapted for modern life. On social media and in lectures, he focuses on 'gentle, easy-to-understand, and immediately applicable Traditional Chinese Medicine,' discussing the balance of the body and mind.

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