The Body Show

Medical Aid in Dying has been approved in Hawaii for the past few years. What are the current proposals in the legislature to help expand access to this treatment for those who want it. We'll talk with an expert about the potential changes and what that might mean right here in the islands.

With all the ways to get around: ride sharing, friends, taxis, is there any reason to drink and drive? We'll talk with a panel of experts about the possibility of lowering the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration and why.

Mental health has become a major issue for many of us these days and the waiting time to see someone who can help could be quite a while. Dr. Theresa Wee, a pediatrician with decades of experience, shares some of her tips that everyone can follow immediately to improve their overall sense of well-being, starting with the food we eat, sleep habits and much more.

What happens when the heart actually stops working and when is it a medical emergency to get immediate treatment? Dr. Carol Lai from Straub Medical Center is on the show to explain the signs and symptoms of serious heart conditions, like congestive heart failure, what causes it, and why, even during a pandemic, treatment is essential.

One of the areas of health needs that is often overlooked is the need to keep our prisoner population from exposure and the quick spread of disease. We'll talk to a couple of experts about the current state of health in the judicial system, and what needs to be done about it.

Take a look outside these days and you might see some of the vog - a unique feature of our island skies that makes it hard for some of us to breathe well. In particular, anyone with COPD will be affected. We'll talk with the Hawaii COPD Coalition (www. Hawaiicopd.org) about how to breathe well even when it's hazy outside.

What's it like catching COVID these days? Does everyone have the same symptoms? What if you have been vaccinated? We'll talk with a nurse who was infected and hear firsthand what that experience was like, and what helped her recover the most.

For those who are recovering from substance abuse, how do you know if a sober living home is right for your next step? We'll talk with an expert about the ways to know how get the right kind of help.

Want to avoid having a heart attack? Dr. Sonny Wong from Hawai’i Heart + Vein shares how to prevent heart disease and sudden cardiac death, along with the risk factors for having blockages and how to make them shrink over time!

The Microbiome: it's the good bacteria that are on our skin and in our intestines that help keep our body working smoothly. We'll talk with an expert about how to support your body's bacteria and avoid damaging your microbiome.

Do you know what the difference is between tension headaches and migraines? What’s the latest in prevention and treatment? How might Botox help? Dr. Monique Canonico from Kaiser Permanente is on the line, for a two part symposium on all you ever needed to know about supplements, over the counter medications and prescriptions to treat and prevent these monster migraines for good!

Do you know what the difference is between tension headaches and migraines? What’s the latest in prevention and treatment? How might Botox help? Dr. Monique Canonico from Kaiser Permanente is on the line, for a two part symposium on all you ever needed to know about supplements, over the counter medications and prescriptions to treat and prevent these monster migraines for good!

Is it covid, the flu, or the common cold? RSV? How do you know the difference? Dr. Yogi Patel from Kaiser Permanente is on the show to explain what he tells his patients when they call in because they are sick.

Are you an organ donor? How do you become one? Queen’s Transplant Center is celebrating their 10 year anniversary of providing lifesaving surgeries for our island residents and those throughout the Pacific Rim. Dr. Linda Wong is on the show sharing her expertise about liver, kidney, and pancreatic transplant surgeries, why people need them, and how to increase the numbers of transplants we perform...

It’s party time, these days it’s safe to enjoy gathering together for the holidays but what can you do to make sure that your events are fun and healthy? Dr. Jinan Banna, RD and Professor of Nutrition at UH has a great way to focus your food on its body benefits and still enjoy the fun of the parties with friends and family!

Ten years ago, mother daughter duo Jeanne Clendenin and Liz DiCrosta, both from Hawaii, met up in San Francisco for a living donor liver transplant. Their story continues to this day because of the gift of life that Liz provided to her mom, and today we get to hear their story in celebration of their anniversary of their surgery. Fun fact: the liver can regenerate and grow larger after transplant...

The Medicare Alphabet Soup- what’s the difference between Part A, B, C, D….. how do you know of traditional Medicare or an Advantage plan is best for you? Dr. Eileen Hilton, founder of Crown Care is on the line, and she will have the latest groundbreaking legislation and how it may make paying for medications easier than ever for the people on all of types of Medicare insurance!

The emergency room is a very convenient place to go for care but should be reserved for the most urgent types of conditions. What exactly are those? Dr. Jason Fleming is back for a part 2 show on what are the common reasons people go to the ER, and what to expect when accidents happen and the ER is the only place that can help.

Covid changed out hospitals handle emergencies, and today we hear from the front lines with Dr. Jason Fleming, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Kuakini Medical Center. How would you know when your symptoms are bad enough to require emergency care for covid? What can be done? Are things different now with the latest surge of the omicron variant? Listen in to hear more.

Smart watches and now smart joints? The technology for joint replacements has changed, not just how the surgery is done but also implant design and materials. Dr. Joseph Varcadapine is on the show sharing his expertise on what’s evolved over the years and where we might be headed next in orthopedic care!

Grief is a part of life, but learning to move forward with the feelings of loss is a struggle that many are dealing with these days, especially since the covid pandemic. How can something as unique as art help? Dr. Theresa Wee is in the studio, sharing her experience with using this creative outlet to help her and others move through the process of grief. Even for the non-artist, this can be a won...

Neurofeedback trains the brain to function better similar to how running can help condition your heart. But what exactly is the process and how is it done? Courtnee Nunokawa, NP, founder of Balanced Brain Hawaii is on the studio, sharing her years of experience helping people to reset their brain by using this revolutionary technique.

Every Memory Deserves Respect – the title of a new book coauthored by our guest Dr. Deborah Korn, which is an acronym for EMDR, a type of psychotherapy that helps people with a history of trauma in their lives. Not just the big traumas, but even the smaller ones that can seem more insidious. Today on the Body Show we explore how these traumatic experiences can affect us later in life and ways to a...

Should the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration when driving be lowered? How might that keep our roadways safe and reduce the numbers of DUI’s causing accidents in the islands? Rick Collins, project director for the Hawai‘i Alcohol Policy Alliance and Thomas Billins, Acting Lieutenant for the Honolulu Police Department Traffic Division are on the show to explain why this is being considered...

Lymphedema is often an overlooked and misunderstood cause of leg, arm, and body swelling. Louise Tanswell has made it her goal to treat this condition with her unique hands-on approach. Learn more about how reducing the swelling can help get people back on their feet!