Hawaii Health Guide: Health Talk News Hawaii Statewide community and environmental health news and commentary on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/images/hawaii/logo-rss.gif Hawaii Health Guide Logo http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/ Feed provided by hawaiihealthguide.com. Click to visit. Copyright 2005, Hawaii Health Guide webmaster@hawaiihealthguide.com Tennis Blossoms in the Healing Garden http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=702 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 HEALTHY TENNIS! Hawaii Healing Garden Festival Workshop Keeps You Healthy http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=701 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Amazon Medicine - Lectures & Workshops Featured at Hawaii Healing Garden Festival http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=698 Amazon Medicine will be featured by Jerome River Black of Herbs America, at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival & Workshops June 21, 22 and 23. Jerome will be speaking and conducting workshops and presentations on Amazon medicines and “Super Foods” such as Maca, Camu Camu, Sangra De Grado.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Special Kauai Lei Contest at Hawaii Healing Garden http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=700 Second and third place winners receive gift certificates to restaurants, and other prizes.

All leis become the property of Hawaii Health Guide and will be sold at a silent auction on June 21 at the Kauai Healing Garden at Malama Kauai as a fundraiser for the Health & Wellness Scholarship Fund.

The four categories are
1. Edible Lei
2. Medicinal Lei,
3. Aromatherapy Lei
4. Recycled materials Lei]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Patagonia offers grants to Oahu conservation groups http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=697 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Science of Yoga http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=696 Yoga as a life style combines asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), yama (moral behavior), meditation, and philosophy. The purpose of yoga is to reach Samadhi, a higher consciousness, while balancing the mind, body and spirit. Thousands of research studies have been undertaken to prove that a regular yoga practice gives people the power to control stress, blood pressure, body weight, and body temperature among many other bodily functions. Many of these health problems are commonly treated with prescription drugs. If you are looking for an alternative, yoga may be the answer.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Local yogini finds herself in Yogaville, VA http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=695 Nina is one of the most disciplined people I have ever come across. Her dedication to her own health and well being is inspirational to those around her. This devotion is perfectly complemented by her empathy and respect for others. These qualities will make her a powerful teacher. Nina is currently taking Yoga Teacher Training courses in Virginia. "Even though my home in Hawai’i is 5,000 mile away, there is a place that comforts my soul only 3 hours away. It is an amazing place all tucked away in this little corner of the world, where I never would have chosen to come. Yet, here are all these people and we share this common bond through Yoga." “Yoga is for everyone. The physical aspect may lead to more, but if not, enjoy those yoga classes and take a class today, now!” Nina plans to continue sharing her enthusiasm for yoga with the world. She will be taking more teacher trainings and “would love to work with seniors. Maybe I will have a Yoga studio/veggie café/cooking school/retreat center/organic garden center? Who knows?” Hawaii can only hope that a jewel like Nina returns to spread her passion, experience and wisdom with us.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Ocean Acidification http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=694 Since the industrial revolution began about 200 years ago, carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels and the production of cement has been released into the atmosphere and absorbed by our oceans. The marine uptake of carbon dioxide has caused a 30% increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions leading to a reduction in surface seawater pH. If current fuel consumption trends continue there will be a 3 fold increase by 2100. Ocean acidification is happening in addition to, and could potentially intensify, global climate change. Action needs to be taken now to reduce this rate as much as possible. We can help by cutting our own carbon emissions. Carpool, drive less, hang clothes on the line, eat less meat, buy local, go solar! The ways you can help are endless! Enjoy Hawaii’s coral reefs and allow protecting them to be your motivation to reduce your carbon footprint!]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Paula Fuga performs on Kauai June 21st http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=693 Paula Fuga is set to play at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival, June 21st on Kauai. Be sure to get there because she won't be in Hawaii long. For much of the summer she is joining Jack Johnson on a whirl wind superstar tour. Paula joins us at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival because making music has been a powerful healing tool for Paula. “Music is a part of a healing process for me. I write songs like ‘Lilikoi’ about becoming one with in, trying to love myself. That is such a big part of healing. Music helps heal anything in life. There are periods where we latch on to a certain song, melodies and lyrics stay with you for a long time, it becomes a mantra and sinks in, takes root in your heart and heals.”]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Taking falls lightly http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=692 Are you falling down more and enjoying it less? Have you been falling down on the job – literally? Would you like to learn a safe, easy way to fall down and not get hurt? We have a saying in martial arts "Always face danger." Always turn towards danger so you can see it to help think of a way to deal with it. Learning to fall lightly involves learning to land. Landing greatly improves bone strength, and getting up off the ground several times is excellent muscle conditioning! It also helps overcome fears and anxieties in many areas. It can even remove emotional obstacles from learning.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Will work for self-realization http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=691 Zachary Hitchcock teaches Ashtanga yoga classes all over Oahu. He hasn't always lived a life of balance. He shares what inspires him to teach yoga as well as his story from its indulgent beginnings to today's feelings of lasting peace and his hopes for the future.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Book Review: Hawaiian Massage - Lomilomi http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=690

This beautiful hardback book is not a how to. In fact the legal notice warns that lomilomi must be learned directly from a teacher.

Despite the lack of do it yourself information after spending just a few minutes browsing through the short quotes and soft, gorgeous photos I was compelled to call a lomilomi practitioner I know and make an appointment. I am grateful to the book as I thoroughly enjoyed my session.

The text and photos compliment each other pleasingly and emphasize that lomilomi is not just a Hawaiian word for the same old massage. Their subject is a sacred art full of rich tradition and distinctive systems of healing. The book does not go into detail about 'opu huli or ho'oponopono but gives the reader just enough information to send him looking for more.
Although not meant to teach lomilomi to therapists an appropriate place to find this book would be their office. The waiting room of a spa or treatment center offering lomilomi would do well to have this book on hand. The simple yet straightforward text is incredibly convincing - you need lomilomi.

Hawaiian Massage would also make a great gift for someone visiting Hawaii and looking forward to a relaxing vacation. This would be a superb way to introduce a new visitor to lomilomi and make a tasteful and unique souvenir for their coffee table at home.

The book itself is a work of art and a fine tribute to the 36 practitioners featured throughout.

Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi: Sacred Touch of Aloha
by R. Makana Risser Chai (Author), John C. Kalani Zak (Illustrator)

http://www.lomilomibook.com

]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Waimea Valley Update http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=689 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Festivals are an economic engine for Kaua‘i http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=688 On May 16, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will bring to the Kaua‘i Marriott the 2008 Festivals and Events Seminar titled “Secrets for Growth.” This one-day workshop is designed to give event organizers the tools they need to make their event as successful as it can be.

Speakers will include local experts like Katherine Fischer of the Hawai‘i Health Guide, who has offered the “Healing Garden” series of events on Kaua‘i, as well as national and international professionals. The President of the Gilroy Garlic Festival]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Haleakala Hike and Camp: Practical Tips and Info http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=682 Haleakala Hike and Camp: Practical Tips and Info Here's some basic guidelines, tips and information for a successful hike through Haleakala Crater.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Hawaiian Style Recipe - Quick and Easy Lomilomi Salmon http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=684 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Hawaiian Style Recipe -Long Rice and Chicken Salad http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=685 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Hawaiian Style Recipe Healthy Haupia Pie http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=686 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Mother's Day Proclamation http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=687 While it is now a common act of kindness to remember our mother's with flowers on this special day, Mother's day began as a commitement to peace after the devestation of the Civil War Julia Ward Howe's is probably most famous for her poem, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." but she also wrote the Mother's Day Proclamation and wanted women to come together across national lines, to recognize what we hold in common above what divides us, and commit to finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts. The holiday was declared officially by states beginning in 1912. Woodrow Wilson, declared the first national Mother's Day in 1914.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Watch out for flying Koi fish in Hawaii! Boys' Day is May 5th http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=677 In Japan, In Japan, Tangu No Sekku, is a national holiday celebrating the nature of children while promoting their health and happiness. In observance of the holiday, families fly colorful flags in the shape of fish to represent their sons, is a national holiday celebrating the nature of children while promoting their health and happiness. In observance of the holiday, families fly colorful flags in the shape of fish to represent their sons.

Here in Hawaii, we can the beauty of this tradition too. Look for kites in the sky throughout May!]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100