Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
It is estimated that 25.8 million men, women and children in the United States have diabetes. In Hawaii, there are 113,000 cases of diagnosed Diabetes and over 26,100 cases undiagnosed.
Avoiding Skin Cancer in Hawaii
Avoiding Skin Cancer in Hawaii:
Did you know that the highest incidence of serious skin cancers is right here in Hawaii? However, by taking certain simple skin care and dietary precautions, the risk of these cancers can be avoided or drastically reduced.
First, let me explain why Hawaii has the highest risk for skin cancer.
The U/V index- the measure of skin being exposed to the intensity of Ultra Violet rays- is the highest in the entire nation, both in winter and summer time.
The mountains, sea and sand reflect more U/V rays than any other geographical location. This predisposes the population to skin cancer and eye cataracts. In fact, the serious degenerative eye disease Polypoid Macular Degeneration is found only in the Hawaiian Islands.
Toxic compounds permeate our environment and they also permeate our bodies
At any given time, up to 500 different toxic chemicals can be found in a human blood or adipose (fat) tissue.
What is Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux is a fairly common condition in today’s society. Acid in the stomach rises up into the esophagus through a valve which separates the stomach from the esophagus. Symptoms include nausea, heartburn, burping, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, and many others.
Dessert Anyone?
You just finished a most delectable meal and the waiter asks “May I entice you with our fabulous Cherry Jubilee? Surely you left room.” Your head says “NO”. Yet somehow your lips are not connected to your head in that moment in time and the next thing you know, the cherry Jubilee has made it’s way down the hatch.
The Effect of Stress on You & Your Child’s Body
As Parent’s we are Role Models
Have you ever noticed how a little extra stress in your already busy life, can tend to throw your system into a tizzy? I had a classic example of this occur this morning.
Planning Meals
Its time to start planning Healthy Meals! One way to move from the “bacon & eggs/meat & potatoes” routine is to write a diet diary of what you usually eat and then gradually substitute healthy foods for the ones you want to eliminate. In this way, you can change as slowly as you need. Another…
Making Friends with Fiber
Fiber Making Friends with Fiber: Fiber is a great food friend, because it helps keep your body’s system clean and running in tip-top shape. It also helps prevent a lot of different symptoms and diseases like constipation and cancer. What is Fiber? Fiber is in a class all by itself. It is a natural part…
How the Brain Adapts
How the Brain Adapts ~ At my peer advisory group today, we watched a Ted Talk about what occurred in the psyche of a person having a stroke. It occurred to me how quickly we adjust and adapt to adversity when we are put into the situation requiring that of us. For instance, when the…
Heal Your Pain by Breathing and Stretching
Heal Your Pain by Breathing and Stretching “I am so happy that I went to yoga today. I had a bit of a strain in my back and I was not sure if it was wise to push it. However, my psyche was struggling with two days of inactivity and I noticed that my energy…