What are Minor Health Complaints?
Have you ever felt a little sluggish, irritable, or had an upset stomach? Then the symptoms you experienced could be described as "minor health complaints." Minor health complaints refer to a subjective feeling of mild physical or mental discomfort. People can experience various conditions such as loss of vitality, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, as well as physical symptoms such as stiff shoulders, lower back pain, headaches, an upset stomach, and constipation. Many people recognize these symptoms in themselves. It is believed that they are caused by poor quality sleep, autonomic nervous system disorders, and disruptions in the intestinal environment. As the word "minor" suggests, many of these symptoms can often be improved by reviewing our daily habits, such as diet. However, if these things are left unaddressed without improving one's lifestyle, they can lead to unexpected illnesses. Even though it is considered "minor," it is still a health complaint and should not be taken lightly.
From Minor Health Complaints to Health
"Mibyo" is a that refers to a person's state of health as being somewhere between health and illness where abnormal values are found in blood tests and other examinations, but the patient has not yet developed any symptoms of an illness. On the other hand, "keido fucho" (minor health complaints) refers to a state where a person feels unwell despite having test values within the normal range. In other words, minor health complaints are the state between health and mibyo. The characteristic of minor health complaints is that, to the extent that a person is close to being healthy, they can recover their health by recognizing the condition early on and improving their eating habits and other lifestyle factors. In recent years, there are also simple Q&A tests available to determine minor health complaints related to both mental and physical health. Additionally, studies are being conducted to scientifically analyze minor health complaints and link it to nutritional and other components of food, which could help to improve one's diet and overall health.
