Category: Health

  • ‘It’s a Natural Part of Aging…’ Not So Fast!

    Aches and pains, having to avoid certain things, imbalance — people often have the misconception that these problems are a natural part of aging. There are physiological changes that naturally occur with aging, but these should only be contributing factors rather than the determining factor. The key factor is that the human body is highly…

  • Homeopathy Demystified

    In the world of natural medicine, nothing is so commonly misunderstood as homeopathy. Even among well-educated consumers who can name the best supplements for every condition under the sun, mystery prevails… Homeopathy is vastly different than allopathic medicine. Food, herbs, supplements and most allopathic medicines work on the biochemical level: Chemical constituents are digested and…

  • A Better Reason to Eat More

    I have said for years that eating more may be better for weight loss than eating less. At first, people are a bit shocked to hear this until they realize that I mean eating more food — but still eating fewer calories. How is this possible? Here is a simple example. If you eat an…

  • Strategies to Ease Morning Stiffness

    Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Or taking longer for joints and muscles to loosen due to stiffness? The basic causes of morning stiffness are lack of physical activity, not sleeping properly and chronic conditions like arthritis. Try these strategies to loosen up: • Five minutes of movement in bed can ease discomfort.…

  • You Are What You Drink’

    In the August-September issue of Generations Magazine®, I profiled experts in the medical field and reported what they had to say about ionized, restructured alkaline water, and its ability to improve health. The article generated more comments and requests than any of my previous three articles, so I will share more profiles and comments from…

  • Prevent Injury When Caring for Kids

    Even for the fittest of grandparents, taking care of grandkids can really take a toll on your body. The most common areas of injury are the neck, shoulders, back and knees. Here are tips to prevent those aches and pains. If you are inactive, wrestling on the floor or walking around the zoo can have…

  • The Link Between Diabetes & Hearing Loss

    Studies show hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with diabetes than those who do not have the disease, mainly due to poor circulation. Elevated blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow to certain areas. The lack of blood flow causes damage to the structures of the inner ear,…

  • Exercise for Better Body Functionality

    In 2012, at age 62, George Crowder retired from his profession as a regional fire prevention chief. “I was a highly qualified, able-bodied firefighter,” said George. “Besides emergency responses and standbys, much of the days was consumed in maintenance. In my younger days, I was invincible. If you wanted something moved or carried, I was…

  • What I Learned From Dr. McCauley

    What I Learned From Dr. McCauley by Alan Matsushima, Health and Wellness Consultant from the Oct-Nov 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life

  • Longevity for All

    Longevity for All by Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH from the Oct-Nov 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life

  • Walking on an Underwater Treadmill

    Walking on an Underwater Treadmill by Julie Moon, Physical Therapist from the Oct-Nov 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life

  • If Lois Can, Then How About You?

    If Lois Can, Then How About You? by Diane Cadinha, Certified Personal Trainer, ACE, NASM from the August-September 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life