Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Aug 1, 2019 | August - September 2019, Health
Weekend warriors often develop shoulder discomfort when performing overhead movements while playing tennis, baseball or tackling DIY projects around the house. The longer you suffer, the more damage can occur. Here are simple tips to relieve some symptoms:
Rose Galera, Consultant/Training Specialist, Clean Plus Systems II | May 24, 2019 | Health, June - July 2019
Renewable cleaning is a smart “Green Cleaning” program that applies to general sanitation but focuses on the use of eco-friendly practices and products to create a healthier home environment. It utilizes safe and friendly natural cleaning products that are non-toxic, biodegradable and sustainable. Water is a key source for renewable cleaning because it is a favorable nonpolluting resource that is readily available.
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | May 24, 2019 | Health, June - July 2019
The reality is most of us sit too much. A study published by Microsoft revealed that U.S. workers spend an average of seven hours per day on a computer — more hours than they sleep at night! Sitting at a desk for hours on end can result in increased muscle tension at the neck, back and shoulders. And if it’s not addressed, over time it can lead to spinal pain, headaches and even more serious symptoms —pain, tingling or numbness down the arms. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy behind your desk:
Generations Magazine Staff | Feb 2, 2018 | February - March 2018, Giving Care
Last November, my mother’s side of the family flew to Las Vegas to see my cousin get married. Family trips usually include everyone, from newborns to our wise elders. So, of course, grandma came along for the trip!
Jennifer Hernandez RD, LD, registered dietitian, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2018 | February - March 2018, Health
March is National Kidney Month. Did you know that the risk for developing kidney disease in Hawai‘i is 30 percent higher than the mainland? One of the reasons we have a higher risk in Hawai‘i is due to our ethnicities, including Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific...
Rose Galera | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Living Life
The average person, especially kūpuna, spends 90 percent of his or her time indoors. Therefore, a clean, safe indoor environment is paramount. Uncirculated air and tightly constructed buildings can trigger allergies, asthma and illnesses. Traditional housecleaning...