These sweltering hot days just keep coming, don’t they? It’s hard not to worry about how long our bodies can hold up if this heat continues. ( ; ; )

Taking care of our health is an important form of self-care. How do you all manage your well-being?

As for me, I’ve always been prone to anemia and have actually fainted twice in the bathroom due to it. 😅

Feeling that this intense heat could pose a real danger, I decided to start supplementing iron and purchased a cast iron kettle!

In Japan, cast iron kettles used to be a household staple. Nowadays, electric kettles are more common, but recently I’ve gotten into the habit of boiling water in a cast iron kettle, cooling it, and drinking it as water or warm water. Even tea brewed with it tastes milder and so delicious♪

One benefit of using a cast iron kettle is that a small amount of divalent iron (Fe²⁺) dissolves into the water, which is a non-heme iron that our bodies can absorb more easily — great for iron supplementation.

★ Helps prevent and improve iron deficiency anemia

★ Especially recommended for menstruating women

★ Pregnant or breastfeeding women

★ Vegetarians and vegans (who may lack heme iron from food)

Iron is also essential for producing red blood cells, so it improves oxygen transportation and boosts metabolism.

As a result, many people feel “less cold” and “less tired” too!

Until now, I used to buy boxes of bottled mineral water at home, but I’ve completely fallen in love with the cast iron kettle. I still drink mineral water alongside it to ensure I get enough minerals—especially since it’s said to be better for heatstroke prevention.

Let’s all focus on building strong, resilient bodies now so we can stay healthy and energized throughout this scorching summer.

Please share your own tips for staying healthy too♪