Diseases & Conditions

A Wholesome, Plant-Based Diet May Cut Risks and Complications of Diabetes

If the cost of treating a chronic health condition is weighing you down, you’re not alone. Last month, the World Economic Forum estimated that by the year 2030, the global cost of treating chronic health conditions will total $47 trillion dollars.¹ According to the National Institute of Health, diabetes alone affects almost 26 million people in the United States and national treatment costs for diabetes total $174 billion dollars per year. Furthermore, individuals diagnosed with diabetes have an average of twice as many medical expenses as non-diabetics.² Keep Reading →

ADD: Digging to the Root of the Cause

More and more attention is being focused on children and the increasing trend to prescribe them pharmaceutical drugs to counter their “inability” to pay attention. From symptoms such as unacceptably speaking out, to not being able to complete a task properly, or being too aggressive, Americans have sought out the solution from a pill. But with the number of prescriptions only increasing, it is clear that there is a dire need to understand the real cause and solution of the problem. Keep Reading →

Alcohol, Cancer Risk, and the Benefits of Being a Vegetarian

The consumption of alcohol is often argued to be safe and even beneficial for the body.. However, a new CNN report claims that “along with smoking and chronic infections, alcohol consumption is an important cause of several types of cancer.” Recent studies have shown that “excessive drinking raises the risk for cancer of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, colon, liver, and breast. It may also be linked with cancer of the pancreas and lung.” Keep Reading →

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

While I am relieved that the oil spill has been plugged and that recovery is underway, I remain haunted by the environmental disaster. As photos of oil coated birds and turtles blanketed the news, and I heard friends from Louisiana and Florida sharing their frustration over the devastation to the ecosystem that sustains their culture and way of life, I was struck by a feeling of utter powerlessness. The thought of all that oil gushing into the sea, every minute of every hour of every day, for over eighty days, has been a reminder to me of the limits of my control. Keep Reading →

Boost-up for Flu Season

A plant-based diet is the basis of a healthy, flu-fighting body. To give your immune system an extra boost as flu season arrives, consider the following tips:

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Cancer-Fighting Foods Helps Put Prevention In Your Own Hands!

According to the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Facts and Figures, 2011”, scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of the 571,950 cancer deaths expected to occur in 2011 will be related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, or poor nutrition and thus could be prevented. This highlights three recommendations in regard to nutrition, physical activity, and cancer prevention:

Maintain a healthy weight throughout life
Adopt a physically active lifestyle
Consume a healthy diet with an emphasis on plant sources

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Diabetes and Diet: A Crucial Combination for Health

With the rise in Type II diabetes over the last couple of decades, many people have taken notice of the dangers that are associated with its development as well as some of the potential causes. But many people have yet to understand what leads a body to have difficulties absorbing sugar and what options they have for regaining their health. Keep Reading →

Eating Red Meat Increases Cancer Risk, Study Shows

National Cancer Institute says the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the greater your risk of getting cancer.

The more red meat and processed meat you eat, the greater your risk of cancer, according to results of a National Cancer Institute study that was published in the December 2007 issue of the online journal PLoS Medicine.

In one of the largest studies of its kind, over 500,000 people aged 50-71 were monitored for nearly 8 years to track the connection between eating red meat, processed meats, and cancer. Keep Reading →

Economic Impact in the U.S. of Five Diet-Related Illnesses

Direct, Indirect Costs

Disease	Data Source	Cost (In Billions $)
Cardiovascular and stroke (2008)¹	American Heart Assn. and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute	$448.5
Obesity (2003)²	National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases and CDC	117
Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis (2003)³

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Eight Ways to Stay Strong and Healthy this Flu Season

Autumn is the favorite season for many Hawaii residents. Our autumn weather is as nice, if not better, than summer, with its calm temperatures and warm waters. However, the arrival of the cooling atmosphere also means the arrival of cold and flu season. Even if you can’t completely avoid getting sick this season, you can still lessen the duration and severity of a sickness with a strong immune system. Here are some tips to keep strong and healthy during the fall and winter months. You can considerably boost your immune system by following even a few of these suggestions:

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