The Body Show

What have we learned about health literacy and communication over the past year? Nurse expert Claire Santos is in the studio sharing her expertise with work as a Covid testing worker, contact tracer, vaccine clinic organizer and more. She has a special message for everyone trying to understand where to find the facts about the pandemic and how to protect themselves.

Could back pain be caused by weak... hamstring muscles? Dr. Mitchell Yass explains why this is absolutely the case, and what different approaches he has learned over the past 30 years on how to treat muscle strains effectively with a unique system of isolated muscle strengthening. If you have ever had a pulled muscle, this show will explain how the source of the pain might be from an area you leas...

Take a breath, now before you breathe out, take another one... and another one.... that's what it's like to have COPD. For people with this condition, getting infections like covid and the flu - it can be deadly. What's the best way to prevent this? Val Chang of the COPD Coalition is on the show, sharing her research on the best face masks, the best way to protect your lungs, and more.

What causes the common skin rashes we see so often? When your hands get red, is it a sign of something serious? What's the best first aid for a cut? Dr. Ryan Sato, dermatologist, will be on the show, explaining how to know when simple skin changes are minor issues, and when it might just mean a whole lot more.

Stressed lately? What can you do about it? Dr. Martin Johnson has great tips on for even the busiest people to consider, and helps everyone find ways to achieve greater balance in these ever-changing challenging times.

How has covid changed the medical aid in dying practices here in the islands? Samantha Trad is in the studio from Compassion and Choices to share the latest data from Hawaii and how the pandemic has affected access to this legally approved option for those with terminal illnesses.

Join author and psychotherapist Cheryl Krauter on her personal journey of the trauma of the sudden death of her husband, to the healing powers of fly fishing, and the symbolism of honoring the dead in ways that help inspire the living to let go, and live on. This 2 part series was just impossible to fit into one show, you won’t want to miss the story from beginning to end. Her newly published book...

Join author and psychotherapist Cheryl Krauter on her personal journey of the trauma of the sudden death of her husband, to the healing powers of fly fishing, and the symbolism of honoring the dead in ways that help inspire the living to let go, and live on. This 2 part series was just impossible to fit into one show, you won’t want to miss the story from beginning to end. Her newly published book...

Do you ever doze off during the day at work, or feel a wave of exhaustion come over while driving? It could just be a sign you need more rest, but for some it’s a sign of narcolepsy. We'll have a sleep specialist from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience on the show to share how to know if you have this serious condition and what can be done to help!

At any given time, Hawaii has about one week of red blood cells available for transfusion readily on hand. Dr. Kim-Ann Nguyen, President and CEO of the Blood Bank of Hawaii is on the show sharing how important blood donation is to keep the supply available and how this saves lives.

On today's episode of The Body Show, we will hear from Dr. Kore Liow from Pacific Neuroscience about the latest research on Alzheimer's Disease done here in Hawaii, and the controversial new drug approval by the FDA.

Who needs to be concerned about sun exposure and skin cancer? All of us, no matter how much we think a tan can help! We’ll hear from Dr. Rebecca Luria, board certified dermatologist, about how to stay safe in the sun this summer, and all year long.

Snorkeling is a lot of fun but may not be the low risk activity that you think it is! Strong swimming skills are not enough to save someone in serious trouble. This episode, Carol Wilcox describes the groundbreaking findings about the Snorkel Safety Study that explains what warning signs every snorkeler should know before entering the water.

If you have an urgent medical condition, could the doctor be just a video call away? Is the care for most conditions the same? Where is the world of telemedicine going as the pandemic restrictions are lifted, and people can return to see their doctors? We will talk with the founders of Cloudwell Health about their solution for local patients to get care from the convenience of their own home.

Forest bathing.... wait, does this involve soap? Not so fast, there is no water involved, unless it comes from the sky. This Japanese tradition has been studied and found to reduce stress, improve the function of the immune system, and to be beneficial for a variety of health reasons, and all it takes is a step out in nature. Certified forest therapy guide Phyllis Look is in the studio, sharing th...

May is skin cancer awareness month. are you at risk? If you spend time in the sun the answer is yes. 80% of skin cancers can be prevented by limiting exposure and using sunscreen. Dr. Rebecca Luria, board certified dermatologist, is on the show, sharing what the different types of skin cancer are and how it’s never too late to prevent skin damage from the deadly rays of the sun!

Nurses are the most trusted profession in the US year after year and play such an important role in healthcare.

Hawai?i has a meth problem, and according to our guest today, it is only getting worse. Dr. Mark Baker, emergency room physician at Pali Momi Medical Center shares his experience on the front lines of the meth epidemic here in the islands. It will take the community to work together to help solve this problem, and he has started the charge. www.endmeth.org.

Nurses are the most trusted profession in the US year after year and play such an important role in healthcare.

April is National Sex Assault Awareness month. This affects all of us in some way and prevention requires a community-wide response.

If you have been thinking that you might not have the same memory function as you used to, you are not alone! Neuropsychologist Dr. Rachel Song will share her expertise on the assessment and diagnosis of various conditions such as dementia, parkinson's, and more.

Dr. Tony Trpkovski of Niu Health is on the show, sharing how his latest program of primary care at $10/month is working here in Hawaii.

Can diabetes be prevented? Given the increasing rates of this condition in the islands, what research is being done locally to help? Dr. Mariana Gerschenson, Associate Dean for Research and Professor at JABSOM along with Dr. Marjorie Mau, principal investigator of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Hawaii and Professor of Native Hawaiian Health are on the show sharing the latest in what we are doi...

People know about arteries and veins, but have you heard about the lymphatic system? That's a part of the circulation that helps the immune system to fight infection. When there's a problem with the lymphatics, there are downstream affects that can harm the body if not diagnosed or treated early. Louise Tanswell of Lymphacare Hawaii shares her expertise on the ways to diagnose and treat lymphedema...

Do you know what medications you or your loved ones take, what doses, and why? Having this information on hand could save a life! Each year millions of people go to the emergency room, and many of those do not know what pills they are taking. Despite the advances of electronic records, your doctor's list might not be accessible to the ER when it's needed the most.