Articles Archive
02 Sep 2014
Best Diet for Menopause: Which Foods should I Include?
Menopause is a period of extreme physical changes in a woman’s body. While estrogen levels are declining, there are ups and downs in hormone levels throughout the system. These fluctuations bring about the symptoms of menopause which can take a physical and emotional toll on some women. Additionally, women transitioning through menopause stages may be
02 Sep 2014
When Healthcare Isn’t healing
Healthcare isn’t healing when the interests of the patient are placed second to the interests of the doctor. This often happens in practice-centered models of care, instead of patient-centered models of care. The goal of the practice-centered model is to increase the practice size and make money, while the goal of the patient-centered model is
02 Sep 2014
5 Surprising Dietary Changes for Healthy Cholesterol Levels
You wield the power to achieve healthy cholesterol levels by eating a satisfying diet rich in “taboo” foods. In #8 of my article, 10 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Cholesterol, I explain how cholesterol isn’t what you think it is, and how cholesterol and your diet work together in different ways than you’ve
02 Sep 2014
10 Immune System Boosts to Try at Home
More than ever, people are aware of what an important role the immune system plays in everyday health. A strong immunity can help ward off infections from bacteria, viruses and other disease-causing pathogens and can help with repelling even serious conditions like cancer. What many people are not aware of, however, are how many at-home
02 Sep 2014
Eco-Friendly Food Tips for Natural Weight Loss
The following tips provide a streamlined process for making Eco-friendly food choices that promote natural weight loss. It turns out there’s an essential link between what’s healthier for the human body and what’s healthier for the environment! Remember, weight loss is not about dieting fads or even a number on a scale: it’s about choosing
02 Sep 2014
10 Superfoods That Help Fight Cancer
Cancer remains one of the most frightening conditions that a person can be diagnosed with, even though treatment options and prognoses are better than they were in past. The good news is that there are dietary means of both preventing and treating cancer – changes, in other words, that can be made in the foods
02 Sep 2014
Walk Yourself Healthy: 10 Ways Walking Improves Your Overall Health
There can be no denying that exercise is essential to one’s overall happiness and well-being. The amount of exercise required to maintain a healthy “you” can vary from person to person and depends on diet, genetics, and other factors. In general, though, fitting even 20-30 minutes of movement into your day can do wonders for
02 Sep 2014
Aspartame: In God we trust. All others pay cash!
The following is my testimony at a hearing at our Capitol in Honolulu to ban Aspartame. TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF HB2680: TO BAN THE USE OF ASPARTAME For Hearing in Room #16, 1:15 P. M. MONDAY, 02/25/08 PLEASE COPY AS COMMITTEE HANDOUT FOR THIS HEARING TO: CHAIR DAVID IGE; VICE CHAIR CAROL FUKUNAGA; MEMBERS OF
02 Sep 2014
6 Herbs That Can Heal You Better Than Medicine
More and more frequently nowadays, people are turning to herbal therapies to treat a number of health problems. Herbals therapies can prove particularly useful for treating the chronic conditions that are sometimes difficult to manage with traditional medical techniques. Below are just six of the many herbs that are used medicinally and are important in
02 Sep 2014
4 Foods With More Potassium Than a Banana
Potassium is playing an important role in muscle strength, heart health, nervous system and maintain other important organ systems in good condition. You should not underestimate the importance of this mineral in your diet, as if you don’t get enough, you may get a deficiency of it, which will lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, headaches
