Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, Health
The majority of patients who come into my office do not realize they lock or hyper-extend their knees while standing or walking. They often do this out of habit or because of weakness. Generally, locking your knees transfers stress from supporting muscles to the knee joint, compressing it. The result is decreased mobility and blood flow and increased friction that can lead to pain or wearing away of the joint.
Kona Smith, Director, Ohana Hearing Care | May 24, 2019 | Health, June - July 2019
When you think of great partnerships, what comes to mind? Abbott and Costello? Sonny and Cher? Cecilio and Kapono? How about your brain and your ears? Your hearing health depends greatly on how well your brain and ears work together. Your brain counts on the ears to collect sounds and deliver them to be interpreted as meaningful information. It is this partnership that enables us to understand and communicate with others.
Generations Magazine Staff | May 24, 2019 | Health, June - July 2019
Last year in the United States, sales of organic food and products topped $48 billion — that’s up almost 10 percent over the previous year, according to the Organic Trade Association. And while this growing industry is showing no signs of stopping, organic farming is hardly a trend; it’s how our parents and grandparents tended to their crops and cattle. Then in the 1950s, pesticides and artificial fertilizers were introduced — creating what is now called “conventionally-grown” food. So what’s the difference and why does it matter?
Arlene Thomas, Retired Teacher and Entrepreneur | Apr 5, 2019 | April - May 2019, Column
Last school year I fell down half a flight of stairs, bruising my left hip. It was an accident where I was just happy I didn’t break anything. At age 63, I should have been more careful! X-rays indicated the need for a hip replacement but, since I’d been practicing self-care for the past fifteen years by using wellness products, I thought I already had everything needed for my body to heal itself.
Dr. Kai Morigawara | Apr 5, 2019 | April - May 2019, Health
A healthy joint is like two smooth pieces of paper sliding against each other. Arthritis, joint damage, is like adding crinkles to the papers, with the friction causing pain and problems. However, in severe cases, and even with bone-on-bone degeneration, having no pain with “activities of daily living” is easily obtainable with a lot of hard work and the right treatments.
Sarah Ruppenthal, freelance writer | Apr 10, 2018 | April - May 2018, Living Life
It all started with a new pair of shoes. Twenty-nine years ago, Honolulu resident Joan Davis decided to reclaim her health. “I was having some health problems,” she says. “It was time to make a change.” So, the then-49-year-old bought a pair of athletic shoes and...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Feb 1, 2018 | February - March 2018, Health
There is no better gift that you can give your loved one than taking care of your health and staying fit. Living well means that you will be able to enjoy your time together for decades to come.
Martha Khlopin, Radio Host of “Morning Drive With Martha" | Oct 1, 2017 | October - November 2017, Programs & Services
Have you taken your car in for its 10,000-mile service checkup? If you are like most car owners who need a reliable car that can go the distance, you schedule an appointment the moment your mechanic sends a reminder. The bumper-to-bumper inspection requires a trained...
James Carter | Oct 1, 2017 | Health, October - November 2017
For thousands of years, the tradition of calligraphy has been considered the highest form of art in many ancient cultures. In China and Japan, for instance, calligraphy, or “beautiful writing,” has served as more than just an alluring visual. The roots of...
Michael W. K. Yee, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms
With all the uncertainties of the future, it’s difficult for people to know exactly how much to save for retirement. While it may be relatively easy to gauge just how much you’ll need for everyday living expenses like food and housing, other expenses, such as the...