June 17th |
Gout: A wake-up call for change
Many of us in Hawaii know at least one person suffering with gout. An estimated 8.3 million Americans are affected by the rheumatic disease, which is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read the Post
June 5th |
What drives you to live healthy?
In education circles, there’s always a lot of discussion about motivation. How do you get a student to do something? How do you get them to want to do something? And how do you harness that motivation and apply it to tasks? Read the Post
June 3rd |
Gardening in an urban jungle
One of our neighbors, I’m not sure who, left out a couple of plants – tomato, eggplant and chili pepper – to die. I haven’t seen the folks who I believe own the plants for quite some time. I feel like maybe Read the Post
May 30th |
We’re celebrating our first year – and looking ahead
A salad or a burger. A run or your favorite show. Non-fat or the good stuff. Every day, we’re all faced with lots of choices that affect our health. What we eat, how we use our time, how we handle stress – Read the Post
May 16th |
Patience and Stamina with Air Riflery
Since 1984, shooters from around the world have been competing in the 10-meter air rifle event in the summer Olympic Games. But competitors do not have a typical body type as you see in events such as swimming or gymnastics. Air rifle Read the Post
May 1st |
Lomilomi: More Than a Massage
Aloha Lomilomi greets you with its calming atmosphere. Aside from Woody, the resident wire-haired canine, the dim lighting and soothing music bears a similarity to a typical massage therapy studio. However, listen closely and you’ll hear Hawaiian chanting. It’s clear ancestors are Read the Post
April 1st |
Farmers’ Markets: Comparing Hawaii & California
It was in 1973 when Kalihi hosted Honolulu’s first People’s Open Market (POM). Forty years later, the program has more than 1 million shoppers at its 25 sites each year. The markets allow customers to lower their food costs while farmers have Read the Post
December 27th |
Chair Massage: Using Pain to Release the Pain
You might have seen them at conventions and special events: people sneaking off into quiet corners for a quick chair massage. Leaning in at a forward angle, they undergo mini 15-minute massage sessions. These relaxation areas are usually fringed with onlookers who Read the Post
December 14th |
How Are You Living #808strong?
It’s hard to believe that we’re closing in on our first year with being808. The response from our online community has been overwhelming. Every day, the #808strong hashtag is used in sharing everything from nutrition tips to health journey milestones. Whether it’s on Facebook, Read the Post
December 5th |
Male Menopause: What Causes It and How to Prevent It
From age 30, men can begin experiencing a gradual loss of energy and muscle strength, among the many symptoms as men approach male menopause. Yes, it’s a real thing. The actual term is andropause and it is related to the decline of Read the Post