The Body Show

If the time comes, and you or a loved one is suffering and in pain, what can be done to help? Some states have legalized the ending of life with a physician's help. How do you feel about it? We'll be talking about the medical considerations of death with dignity here in Hawaii.

It's inevitable, we're all going to get there sooner or later, and as we approach our senior years, sometimes things get a lot more complicated, and our memory starts to slip just when we need it the most. Dr. Patricia Borman will be in the studio to share some tips we can all use to keep our brains and bodies healthy and strong.

High tech, high touch patient care - it's here and Dermatologist Dr. Ryan Sato from Kuakini is going to share his novel approach to making skin care very user friendly for all of us.

What kind of exercises are best for the maturing adult? Well, Dr. Rachel Coel from Queens Medical Center is here to help! Balance issues, arthritis, osteoporosis, all of these affect joint health and knowing what to do now can only help prevent problems in the future. We'll talk about aging and exercise today on the show.

Depression: it's a tough topic to talk about, especially for new mothers. But these days with earlier recognition, help is available. Psychiatrist Dr. Sheila Wendler is in the studio, ready to explore more about postpartum depression and the hormonal connection between our emotions and our mental health.

Pain is such an individualized experience, and medication can help, but sometimes, too much of it can hurt - a lot. Today on the show we'll hear from a local nurse, Claire Santos, who has dealt with the harsh reality of addiction in her own family, and what constructive efforts need to take place to prevent anyone else from suffering the same fate.

Childbirth has changed over the last century, improving the health of the mother and baby along the way. But modern science has made cesarean sections much more common than perhaps they should be. Dr. Eileen Ogasawara Chun and Midwife Amanda Lawry will be in the studio to share their perspective on why going back to the basics might be the best after all.

Happy Valentine's Day! What's the best gift to give to those you love? Well, keeping your heart healthy of course! Dr. Anne Leake from Queen's West will be in the studio to discuss the latest in the management of cholesterol, sugar, blood pressure and more, all to keep your heart as healthy as possible, all year long.

Heart valve disease is one of the most common heart problems, affecting 1 in 8 patients over the age of 75. Just a decade ago, there weren't a lot of options for people with valve issues. Luckily, all that has changed. Dr. Christian Spies, interventional cardiologist will explain how more lives can be saved than ever before.

Measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, hepatitis, pneumonia – what do these all have in common? Vaccines to prevent them. Today on The Body show we’ll have nationally renowned Dr. Bill Atkinson, who spent 25 years at the CDC, live on the show to help explain why shots exist and why we all need them.

Weight management - it's not just about having surgery these days, there are multiple ways to work on having a healthier body this year. Dr. Cedric Lorenzo of Queen's West Oahu will be in the studio to share his team approach to achieving healthy weight goals for 2015.

Dr. Roger White, author of "Slimming with Daniel" is in the studio, here to help us start the year off right with realistic health goals, and some inspirational stories as well.

Do you find yourself getting a bit more stressed over the holidays? Too much to do, so little time? Well you are not alone, this can be the most difficult time of year for many of us. This week we talk to an expert about how to stay sane this season and start 2015 with a healthy state of mind!

In Hawai‘i we get to play in the sun year round…but what lurks in those UV rays can be the start of melanoma and other skin cancers. Our panel of experts compares notes on what you need to know.

Autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can have profound effects on the body and inadequate treatment early on can lead to misery later in life. Dr. Tracy Kurano, rheumatologist at Straub Clinic will be in the studio to explain more about these immune system issues and more.

It's holiday season, and everyone has a lot to do, and not a whole lot of time to do it. Naturopath Diana Joy Ostroff is going to be in the studio, sharing her hints on what to do to avoid getting sick during this fun season, and how to stay healthy all year long with natural supplements and lifestyle choices that can help at any age. Today on the Body Show, 5pm on HPR-2

The right medication at the right time for the right person...That's the goal of choosing wisely, and something that all patients should discuss with their providers. Dr. Mark Baker will be in the studio exploring a program designed to help people and their primary care providers to find the best way to navigate the ever-changing health care environment to make sure they get what they need. Today...

(due to technical problems the show starts at 23:18 into the show)

Your face is the most recognizable part of your body. For some people affected by injuries, trauma, cancer and more, facial reconstruction can change that very part that everyone sees first. Dr. Daniel Alam was part of the team that did the first full face transplant a few years ago, and shared the latest on the surgical techniques for these delicate surgeries on such an important part of the body...

How can the holidays be fun, and healthy? Dr. Peggy Latare, pediatrician from Kaiser Permanente and Certified diabetes educator and nutritionist Sally Belles from Straub Clinic are in the studio to share their tips on keeping active and enjoying some treats during the next two months.

Parkinson's disease is a serious neurologic condition that causes progressive loss of movement of the body, and can devastate anyone who is affected by it - and their families. Dr. Panida Piboolnurak from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience will be in the studio. She's just finished a fellowship in Parkinson's and wants to share the latest on what we know about this condition and what can be done to treat...

Happy feet, we all want to avoid having foot pain at the end of the day, but what can we do about conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, and arthritis that can help to keep us walking throughout our lives? Dr. Karen Yamaguchi, will be in the studio, to share her secret about having pain free feet.

Liver disease is the fourth leading cause of death for middle aged adults in the US. Hepatitis C is one of the causes, and is being diagnosed at the highest rate in those born between 1945 and 1965. Have you been tested? Liver specialist Dr. Naoki Tsai and internist Dr. Marina Roytman are in the studio to share the latest.

Our eyes, the windows to our world, are one of the most important senses that many of us have, and the loss of sight is devastating. Macular degeneration, diabetic eye damage, cataracts, all of these can affect our ability to see, especially as we get older. On this show, we’ll talk with Dr. James Lai, an expert about the latest in the treatment of these common eye diseases and what to do now to p...

When you are sick and can’t speak for yourself, the most important document you might need to have is an advanced directive. What is it and how can it help your family? On this show we’ll talk with Dr. Carolin Hubbard, an expert in palliative care and how to make the decisions now that will help you and everyone you love with end of life care.