Why I Decided to Help People Worldwide – The Turning Point That Led Me Abroad
The tragedy of the child of a longtime acquaintance changed my life.
It happened three years ago. This young man (then 28) developed a tic disorder in junior high school, which worsened by his final year of high school, leading to school refusal.
He somehow managed to attend university, but daily life must have been extremely difficult. One day, he casually said, “I haven’t been sleeping well lately, maybe I should try a sleeping pill,” and started taking medication prescribed by a doctor.
That was the beginning of a nightmare.
Possibly due to side effects, he became emotionally unstable, and his self-harming behavior escalated. He suffered a retinal detachment and faced the risk of losing his vision, so he constantly wore boxing gloves to prevent injury. He began trying to bite his tongue or poke his fingers into his eyes, and his mother had to stay by his side at all times, unable even to use the bathroom freely.
Sometimes, the self-harm would begin right in front of his mother. Taking him for drives would calm him slightly, so during the day, his mother drove him around, and in the evening, his father would take over after work and continue driving late into the night.
But such a life could not be sustained forever. The entire family, including relatives, tried every possible approach: hospitals, chiropractic care, acupuncture, supplements, and mental health clinics. Unfortunately, none had any effect.
Eventually, his parents reached their limits—
(*To be continued in the next article*)
✿ Why I Decided to Establish a Clinical Practice Abroad
Throughout my career, I have seen many patients suffering from autonomic nervous system disorders, mental health issues, and side effects of medications.
What I strongly feel is that many cases can recover without relying on drugs. However, in Japan’s medical system, medication is the standard approach, and long-term treatment is the norm. With around 70% of hospitals reportedly running in the red, they are forced to continue prescribing drugs to stay in business.
Even conditions that could truly be cured are denied the chance to recover due to the “system” and “structure.”
This reality fills me with deep frustration and helplessness.
And now, I am convinced:
“There are lives we cannot save in Japan. That’s why I must create a clinical environment abroad.”
I want to build a place where people can be healed from the root—freely, without dependence on drugs—where the natural healing power of body and mind can be nurtured and restored.
This journey all began with the experience of the child of a longtime acquaintance.
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