Who would have imagined that the world’s deadliest poison, 100 times more toxic than cyanide and deadlier than Sarin nerve gas, would now be used to treat everything from sweaty palms, wrinkles, overactive bladder, chronic migraine, limb spasticity, voice tremor and premature ejaculation? Read more
At last, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Amid loss of life and damage to the economy wrought by the pandemic, the vaccine rollout is approaching critical mass, and herd immunity is within reach. Read more
So far, Hawaii has dodged the pandemic far better than the remainder of the country. Read more
The spirit of unity is essential to the way forward, not only on the islands, but for the global community. On this point, getting our COVID vaccinations is akin to doing our part for climate change. Read more
This year will be one of broad, gradual recovery, but there is a fierce gantlet yet to be run. Read more
As the COVID pandemic rages, sadly, many survivors do not fully recover. Read more
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My mom just passed away. I’d been caring for her around the clock in home hospice for close to a month. Three weeks before I arrived, she was discharged from the hospital following a two-week stay for COVID. Read more
“I am afraid of dying,” cried my mom as I stroked her forehead. She had just awakened from a nightmare. Read more
My mom just got out of the hospital after two weeks. She almost died from COVID. At 82 she had been completely independent, an avid quilter and reader, tech savvy, still driving, balancing her checkbook, with one eye always on the news. Read more
COVID-19’s long shadow stretches far beyond the infectious disease pandemic. Besides the obvious distress of the virus, nationwide protests and cries against racial injustice reflect a still greater cauldron of social and economic disparities that need to be addressed. Read more
There is a real chance that, when Hawaii once more accepts visitors from around the world, more waves of isolation might be called for. Read more
Death is definite. The average life expectancy in Hawaii is 81. Yet, despite strong aspirations and best estimates, the precise time of our death is unknown. Read more
Arguably, the best return on investment is adequate, quality sleep and a work-life balance that allows time for restful reflection — yes, a nap. Read more
The good news is that every insurance company covers the cost of a sleep study as well as treatment. Read more
The day has come when you can select a naturopathic physician to be your primary care doctor under the Hawaii Medical Service Association. Read more
The health care environment remains in a state of flux, impacts of climate change continue to advance, the long economic expansion is coming to an end and, on a national level, identity politics are as divisive as ever. Read more
The mission is to bring together the best of modern medicine and traditional health arts. Read more
In Hawaii most people have not one health insurance policy, but three. That’s right. Read more
Even in Hawaii it is essential to plan ahead and carefully shepherd our water resources for both the near and long term. Read more
Yes, even checking the news or the stock market can become an addiction. Read more
The Hawaii Book & Music Festival draws as many as 20,000 participants each year. Check out the Wellness in Hawaii track as an opportunity for healing in paradise. Read more
