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The Body Show: Forest Bathing Jun 01, 2021

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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 the evidence behind the movement of getting back to our ancestral home. Find out more about Forest Bathing Hawaii

The Body Show: Skin Cancer Awareness May 25, 2021

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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!

The Body Show: The Nursing Revolution (Part 1) May 24, 2021

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Nurses are the most trusted profession in the US year after year and play such an important role in healthcare. Our two part series will highlight their growing responsibilities and their key role to help transform the healthcare system now and into the future!

The Body Show: Tackling Meth in Hawaiʻi May 18, 2021

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Hawaiʻi 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 .

The Body Show: The Nursing Revolution (Part 2) May 11, 2021

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Nurses are the most trusted profession in the US year after year and play such an important role in healthcare. In Part 2 of this series weʻll highlight their growing responsibilities and their key role to help transform the healthcare system now and into the future!

The Body Show: Combating Sexual Assault Apr 27, 2021

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April is National Sex Assault Awareness month. This affects all of us in some way and prevention requires a community-wide response. We will be talking with leaders from the local Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) about their efforts to combat this problem right here at home

The Body Show: Assessing Memory Function Apr 20, 2021

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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.

The Body Show: Health Care at $10/Month Apr 13, 2021

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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.

The Body Show: Diabetes Prevention Apr 07, 2021

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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 doing locally to prevent the diabetes epidemic right here at home.

The Body Show: Understanding Your Lymphatic System Mar 30, 2021

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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, before it gets worse.

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