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Kuakini Health System president and CEO Gary K. Kajiwara was presented The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, by Consul General of Japan Koichi Ito on Feb. 1 at the Japanese Consulate. Kajiwara was recognized for his contributions to strengthening and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the United States in the....

WHO/WHAT: The Hawaii United Okinawa Association will have their annual Senior Health & Fitness Fair. There will be workshops, new products and services for seniors; health, safety, financial and cultural booth; and information for...

Satoimo Slime Helps Liver Cleanse Poisons (Part 4) Although satoimo is mainly comprised of starch, it contains fewer calories and less than half the starch of a sweet potato. Because satoimo contains both fiber and vitamin...

OKRA SLIME BUILDS STAMINA (Part 3) Okra first appeared in Japan in the early Meiji Era, circa the late 18th century. Only recently, however, has it found its way into the mainstream Japanese diet. The slimy...

MEDICARE 411 By Greg Dill

In Japanese, a person with a spirited willingness to do his best when it matters most is said to have nebarigoshi––literally, “stick-to-it hips.” The Japanese claim sticky, slimy foods like natto, a wonderful fermented...

MEDICARE 411 By Greg Dill

Taurine, a substance famous for its antioxidant properties, is another important nutrient you should be getting in order to boost your brain. “Taurine has long been known for increasing male virility. It helps absorb and...

PREVENTING ANEMIA WITH B12, THE "RED VITAMIN" (Part 8) Everyone knows that balanced nutrition from the foods you eat is important to maintaining your health. Vitamin B12, in particular, has attracted a great deal of...

MEDICARE 411 By Greg Dill