Column: Resolve to get quality sleep during the upcoming year
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
Wealth of Health
Column: Sleep apnea can be the silent intruder
The good news is that every insurance company covers the cost of a sleep study as well as treatment. Read more
Column: HMSA now offering option to pick naturopathic doctor
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
Column: Building resilience is key for handling daily life
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
Column: Vision for life’s work inspired by meeting with Dalai Lama
The mission is to bring together the best of modern medicine and traditional health arts. Read more
Column: Sorting out different types of insurance
In Hawaii most people have not one health insurance policy, but three. That’s right. Read more
Column: Plan for water security, even here in the islands
Even in Hawaii it is essential to plan ahead and carefully shepherd our water resources for both the near and long term. Read more
Column: Gaming and bingeing are forms of addiction
Yes, even checking the news or the stock market can become an addiction. Read more
Column: Hawaii Book & Music Festival to feature living-well talks
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
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Column: Universal health care in isles is necessary and doable
Column: Health risks increase from heavy metals in coal and oil
Diet, for most individuals, is the largest source of exposure to heavy metals. Read more
Column: Keys to successful New Year’s resolutions for 2019
It’s time to consolidate New Year’s resolutions for 2019. What is most important for the year ahead, amid escalating climate change, political turmoil in Washington, D.C., economic uncertainty across the globe and big questions about the future of health care? Read more
Column: It’s high stakes for climate change and time to act
Recent environmental disasters, coupled with mounting research, demonstrate the profound impact of climate change to health and prosperity. Read more
Column: Proliferation of urgent care clinics in Hawaii is worrisome
The progressive proliferation of urgent care facilities in Hawaii is a worrisome sign. The people of Hawaii are better served by sustainable relationships with primary care providers. Read more
Column: Sharing the load can help prevent physician burnout
Hawaii is already struggling to solve a severe, ongoing physician shortage. Why are they burning out, and what can be done to prevent our doctors from running for the door? Read more
Column: Injured workers in Hawaii deserve much better care
We might complain about our jobs and look forward to our next vacation, but to work is a sacred honor. Read more
‘Integrity diffusion’ is now new epidemic in today’s world
Today’s society has an abundance of quality professionals you can trust. Read more
Dying well, living longer draw interest at local book festival
The recent Hawaii Book and Music Festival was another great success. It was the first time that the Wellness in Hawaii Program extended for two full days. Read more
Hawaii Book & Music Festival explores how to live well
This year, for the first time, the Hawaii Book & Music Festival will expand the “Wellness in Hawaii” track to two full days. Read more
Medically assisted death bill should not have been passed
Hawaii should not have passed a law to condone actively facilitating death. During this legislative session a Pandora’s box was opened for medically assisted death in the form of House Bill 2739. Read more
Seeking profit, firms plan withdrawal from health care
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