Choose to Snooze

As we scramble to make do in these tough economic times, the quest for rest continues. According to an Institute of Medicine study released in 2006, an estimated 50 million to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from sleep disorders that interfere with their daily activities and adversely affect their health and longevity. More »

Revisiting the Kinetic Link Principle

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The last time I looked at the kinetic link principle, I had a very biased front view perspective of the golf swing. And perhaps even the scientists have had this bias in developing this theory too since they may have been used to seeing golf swings from the front. But after viewing 1000’s of high speed videos from back, side and odd angled views of PGA tour players and long drive competitors, it is obvious that this bias may be the very reason we have not understood the swing properly. More »

'Keiki Fitness Challenge' Targets Statewide Obesity Epidemic

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“Cutty’s Keiki Fitness Challenge” is a three-month program that encourages good health for keiki and their families by increasing awareness of the benefits of eating well and exercising – while having fun at the same time. More »

The Gift of Words

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At 85, my mother suffered a debilitating stroke that resulted in progressively diminishing speech. For a few years, she'd speak in short sentences, but as the years passed, her words became fewer and fewer. Then, she lost all speech. More »

What Kind of Car Would You Want to Be?

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If your muscles could be some type of vehicle, which would you rather be? Top Fuel Dragsters, Toyota Prius or mopeds? More »

Conditions Treated by Chiropractors

Various studies and surveys from the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe indicate that 95% of all chiropractic patients see their chiropractor to find relief from neuromusculoskeletal pain (pain involving the nerves, muscles and/or bones). Of course, the majority of complaints that fall under this category is back pain, neck pain and headaches. More »

Home Safety Assessment

Under the prescription of a medical doctor, a physical or occupational therapist can make a home visit to assess for patient safety. Home safety assessments can be a helpful tool to determine if the home is accessible and the ideal set up for a patient. More »

Headache Syndrome

The "McKenzie Method" characterizes a headache as a mechanical syndrome.  The cause of mechanical headache syndrome is unknown although it usually, but not exclusively, involves the 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd segments of the neck. More »

Pancreatic Cancer: Pain Management

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. Individuals with pancreatic cancer are often present with non-specific symptoms which may contribute to the delay of proper diagnosis. Symptoms may include weight loss, nausea, abdominal discomfort and upper and/or lower back pains. More »

Jogging for Fun

I'm not exactly the prototypical runner. I don't subscribe to any running magazines. I don't train with a road runners club. And I've never bothered to log my mileage. Maybe if I made more of a commitment to a regular running regimen, I'd impose some discipline on my casual exercise routine. More »

Telemedicine and Telehealth in Hawaii

A 76-year-old woman living in rural Ka'u on the Big Island suffers from congestive heart failure and severe arthritis. She needs to see her physician, but lives several hours from the nearest clinic. Thanks to telemedicine, the doctor comes to her in a virtual house call, via a videoconferencing device in the woman's home that lets her speak with, and be seen by, her physician. More »

A Primer on Parkinson's - Gentle exercises can help condition and strengthen muscles

It may start with a slight, barely noticeable trembling in one hand. The torso, arms or legs may become rigid or stiff; movements such as walking become slower. Tone of voice becomes flat, softer and a little hoarse. Gradually, the symptoms become more pronounced; tremors may affect the arms, legs, jaw and face. Simple tasks -- talking, chewing and swallowing -- become difficult. More »