Hawaii Health Guide: Health Talk News

EarthDay April 20, Sustainable Coastlines Cleanup

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

April 20, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii will host the state’s biggest ever beach cleanup, hitting the shoreline from Makapuu to Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

2013 is off to a tragic start on Kauai as water deaths toll reaches 5 in first 2 months of year

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

2013 is off to a tragic start on Kauai. In less than two months, Kaua‘i’s waters have claimed the lives of six individuals — five of them tourists — compared to a total of four drownings, two ocean and two freshwater, in 2012.

Herbal Safety Guide

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Herb Safety A-Z, Includes Dosage and Contraindications

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The Secrets of Chinatown Herbal Shops

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Just what is in all those bottles in Chinatown herbal medicine shops? We took a tour to find out... Ever pass a Chinese herbal medicine shop and wonder what all those bizarre ingredients are? Well, wonder no more. Leon Letoto of Hawaii Healing Garden Festival recently took us on a Chinatown tour to help demystify them.

5TH KA‘U COFFEE FESTIVAL

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

5TH KA‘U COFFEE FESTIVAL Ka‘u, Hawai‘i Island—The Ka‘u Coffee Festival perks with java-jumping fun starting April 27 and culminating the weekend of May 4-5 with a ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday and coffee education on Sunday. Serving as an economic stimulus for the rural Ka‘u region, the festival is supported by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture.

The 9th Annual Kauai Wellness Expo

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

The 9th Annual Kauai Wellness Expo Malama Na Ohana - Care for the Family Kauai War Memorial Convention Center February 9-10, 2013 The 9th Annual Kauai Wellness Expo intention is to raise community awareness for Kauai's Health Vision: Malama kou kino, e na ohana, e na aina Take care of yourself, the family and the land

13 Ways Acupuncture Can Change Your Life in 2013

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Acupuncture helps us see the world differently—with more hope, openness, intention, gratitude, compassion, patience and clarity. In doing so, it changes us. Here are 13 specific ways that acupuncture can change your life in 2013.

Collard Green Recipes

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Collard Greens are frequently found in Southern Cooking, as well as in Brazil & Portugual. Here are some easy Collard Green Recipes to increase greens and calcium in your diet. Did you know that one cup of cooked collard greens will provide you with almost as much calcium as a cup of milk? Milk products are often considered the best source of calcium, so you may be surprised to find that while one cup of 2% milk provides 29% of the daily value (297 mg) for calcium, one cup of cooked collard greens contains almost as much: 23% of the daily value (226 mg)! And the collard greens have half the calories of the milk (50 calories compared to 121) with virtually no fat.

Breast Thermography for early detection of breast cancer

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

One in forty-eight women in Honolulu will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is a safe, accurate way to diminish these statistics, it’s breast thermography.

Dr. Vandana Shiva to Visit Hawai'i in January 15-17, 2013

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Dr. Vandana Shiva to Visit Hawai'i in January 15-17, 2013 The Internationally-Renowned Advocate of Food Justice Brings the Message “Seed Freedom is Food Freedom” to Local Audiences (Honolulu, Hawai‘i). Local food and sustainable agriculture enthusiasts are preparing for a highly anticipated visit from the internationally acclaimed activist and sustainable farming advocate Dr. Vandana Shiva. From January 15-17, Dr. Shiva will speak to legislators, students, Agricultural specialists and community members on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i about food justice and sustainable agriculture—issues that are gathering momentum as Hawai‘i attempts to address the question of its growing food insecurity.

CCIIO (Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight),

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

The senior leadership from CCIIO (Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight), the federal agency responsible for implementing health insurance exchanges, will be in Hawaiʻi this week. There will be a legislative briefing on Monday, January 7 and a public forum on Tuesday, January 8.

Food Poisoning on a Global Scale

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Food is supposed to provide us nourishment and health but because of the toxins it contains, what we consume has become a major threat to our health. Some toxic substances are added to our food physically, through adulteration, while some enter our food system chemically, through pesticide residues.

52 Stress Reducers for 2013

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Here are 52 Stress Reducers for 2013! 1. Enjoy waking up. Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning and stretch and breath. Don't just turn on the TV or the computer or open the newspaper. Morning mishaps will be less stressful. 2. Prepare for the morning the evening before. Set the breakfast table. Make lunches. Put out the clothes you or your children plan to wear. 3. Don't rely on your memory. Write down appointment times, when to pick up the laundry, when library books are due, etc. ("The palest ink is better than the most retentive memory."- Old Chinese Proverb) 4. Do nothing you have to lie about later. 5. Make copies of all keys. Bury a house key in a secret spot in the garden. Carry a duplicate car key in your wallet, apart from your key ring.

10 Tips For Reducing Jet Lag when traveling to Hawaii

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

1. Pack Smart! In addition to savoring your vacation destination planning, think about what activities and adventures you plan to enjoy, then pack accordingly. If you plan to walk the lava fields of Volcano’s National Park on the Big Island keep in mind that some lava is very sharp and proper hiking shoes are necessary. If you plan to explore trails through rainforests bring shoes you don’t mind getting really muddy or plan to purchase a pair of water moccasins while in Hawaii (around $10) The islands of Hawaii have many diverse ecosystems, each with different climates. Generally it is around 70 degrees F at sunny beaches around the islands. Cooler in higher elevations or as evening progresses.You do not need to bring a suit, dress slacks, or fancy cloths to the islands. Snorkel gear can be rented for around $2.00/day. The casual attitude and dress code for the islands is "hang loose".

Hawaii Naturopathic Doctor Authors New Book Invites Women to "Great Sex, Naturally"

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Honolulu Naturapahtic Physician Dr. Laurie Steelsmith, ND, offers frank talk based on her many years of experience as offering her combined training as both a naturapathic doctor and integrating oriental medicine and acupuncture to her patients. In her new book she offers hundreds of tips to enhance women’s sexual vitality in her second book, "Great Sex, Naturally," which hit bookstores July 17. “This book is about helping women to be ultimately healthy,” she says. “It’s not just to help them have better sex, but to have a better life

Time to make a Wish on a Falling Star, from Hawaii Perseids peaks Aug 11-13th

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Hawaii is a great place to watch shooting stars during the annual Perseid meteor showers. This year the best viewing is Aug 11-13th, with the peak in the early morning of Aug 12th. On the nights of Aug. 11th through 13th, the best predictable meteor shower of the year will send shooting stars across the entire sky

Two Museums and a Royal Palace - Friday Aug 10th

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

For the first time ever, Honolulu Museum of Art teams up with Bishop Museum and ‘Iolani Palace for a "culture hop" a unique night of cultural exploration, music and fun. After purchasing a bracelet for $10 at any of the three locations, you may take a free trolley between the venues to fully experience Honolulu's first ever culture hop. You can join in the event at any location. Wherever you start, you will receive a bracelet that will allow entry to all three venues. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 4-12, children 3 and under are free. Includes entry to all three locations. Free for members of all three institutions.

12 Tips for an Awesome, Eco-friendly Healing Retreat Vacation in Hawaii

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Want to make the most of your healing retreat in Hawaii? Whether you're creating a do-it-yourself retreat vacation or working with a guide, check out these tips for leaving your cares behind, making space for personal transformation, and engaging the magic of the land, where paradise is an everyday gift: Hawaii!

Venus Transit Viewable from Hawaii June 5 2012

info@hawaiihealthguide.com — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

On June 5, 2012, from noon until dusk, the Transit of Venus across the face of the sun will be visible in Hawaii. Of great interest to all who aspire to be Kilo hoku. Astrologer, astronomer; to observe and study the stars. The Venus transits occur in pairs of two, twelve years apart. The last transit was in 2004, the next won't be until 2117. During this time the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa will provide facilities for the public to safely view the transit of Venus—Venus crossing the disk of the sun—at Waikīkī Beach, at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, and at Ko Olina Resort near Lagoon 4. The transit of Venus is a rare event that will not be repeated until 2117. Hawaii and Alaska are the only states where this event can be viewed in its entirety. In the contiguous 48 states, the sun will set before the transit is over. In Honolulu, the transit will begin at 12:10 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m.