Mālama your body and your life. Hawaii health news and updates on alternative, natural healing, fitness, and medicine.
TV Shows
Natural Choices
New series with Dr. Laurie Steelsmith, naturopathic physician and acupuncturist.
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Breast Health
Shared stories from women in our Hawaiian community
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It's Your Choice
A drug education and prevention film for teens
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ICE - Hawaii's Crystal Meth Epidemic
History of meth post WWII, ice addiction, and the national epidemic.
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Classic 9
The best of vintage shows from KGMB9 Hawaii's first television station. Comedy to Concerts.
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Ocean Planet
Experience an extraordinary journey and discover exotic animals of the Ocean Planet
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Blue Winks
Beautiful footage of the Pacific's greatest treasures.
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History
Hawaii's history unfolds.
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A good look at the diet of several countries and the cost of what is eaten in one week. Prepare to be astounded.
Health, fitness, family and fun in Hawaii. Island Scene is delivered at no cost to all HMSA subscriber households.
'Imi Hale - Native Hawaiian Cancer Awareness, Research and Training Network.
"It's Anti-Hawaiian To Smoke"
On Invocation, renowned musician/composer, Ty Burhoe, offers a number of original compositions and incantations that create a melodic wave of devotion to wash over you during your home yoga practice, meditation, or bodywork sessions.
For those who believe that the meth epidemic is on the decline, they are mistaken. One simply has to listen to Hawaii's teenagers.
Natural Choices for Women’s Health offers a groundbreaking resource for women who want to approach health naturally.
Pacific Paddler is a bi-monthly magazine that celibrates the sport and culture of outrigger canoe paddling.
The best source for meth history, this documentary film includes riveting stories of ice (meth) addicts, children of addicts, young mothers and elders affected by meth and this addiction. DEA interviews, hidden camera excerpts, inside prison. Truthful depictions of the crisis. See companion film guide.
TRT: 60:00
This is the 2nd in a series of education and prevention programs used in schools, the work place, and in different communities where addiction to methamphetamine has become epidemic. Rare interviews and narrative by medical authorities.
TRT: 60:00
Authentic recipes by some of Hawaii's best fire fighter - chefs. Recipes are simple and local foods such as fresh ahi can be substituted with mainland ingredients. A companion one hour video special also available for purchase. Part of proceeds benefits Hawaii's Straub Burn Unit.
This special recording is a compilation of His Holiness' conversations and symposiums during his visits to Hawaii (1994); intermixed with recordings of rare Tibetan folk music; Hawaiian chants by kumu hula, John Lake; and an introduction by the late Rev. Abraham Akaka. All proceeds benefit Hawaii's Sakyadhita organization of Tibetan nuns.
The perfect companion for your trip to the beach, the park or just around town. Our PNTV eco-totes are made of sturdy 100% all-natural jute and come in two stylish colors.
For parents, caregivers and adults interested in online enrichment courses on Hawaiian culture and language. Monthly courses offered ($25) by KS, free books, posters, DVD for those who complete courses, Sign up is year round.
For high school students (DOE, Charter Schools, Continental U.S.). Semester course (Fall: July – Dec., Spring: Jan. – June). Courses aligned to national and Hawai’i state standards
A program featuring a series of 30-minute programs covering education, intended for families and educators of children in public and private K-12 schools in Hawai'i.
The OHA Mālama Loan is a 5-year, 5% fixed rate up to $75,000 for eligible Native Hawaiian consumers and businesses. The loan can be used by consumers for home improvement or educational purposes and by businesses to grow their operations. Loan applications are available at First Hawaiian Bank.
A collection of vintage "Fax to Da Max" short sketches from the library at KGMB9, Hawaii's first TV station. Rare collector's item. 20 segments. TRT: 10:07
Rap Reiplinger's classic comedy special. A landmark performance in local arts & entertainment. Enjoy your very own copy courtesy of KGMB9 Classic series.
TRT: 50 mins
Join Bo Derek for an amazing journey Above and Below the garden Island of Maui. Shot in spectacular high definition HDTV by an Emmy Award winning crew. Simply beautiful.
Listen to Frank B. Shaner, one of Hawaii's favorite radio personalities as he plays all characters in this hilarious compilation originated from the mind of the one and only Frankie B.
Hilarious comedy from way back when... 1984! Another Classic 9 from KGMB9's historic collection. To view clips visit the Family Channel's Classic TV.
TRT: 30 mins
Stay cool this summer and support Pacific Network and the show, Oahu Cool (Travel Channel). 100% combed cotton.
News Links
Live with Aloha, not Drugs
Website promotes the importance of being drug-free. read more
New Year, Healthier You
Make positive eating choices in the new year. read more
Flu Facts Quiz
Test your knowledge of the flu. read more
Jicama and Cucumber Salad
From Taste of Maui: Favorite Recipes from the Maui Culinary Academy read more
Y Exercise?
For the health of it. read more
Barefoot beats most running shoes
One of the key recommendations for runners has always been, “Wear good shoes.” read more
The flu in the first person
We've written at RaisingIslands.com about the H1N1 flu virus in a somewhat detached way, but now it read more
fluFACTS.com
In-depth Influenza Information read more
That’s What Friends Are For
Workout partners motivate HMSA Vice President Elisa Yadao to stay on track with her fitness routine. read more
Have Fun Being Healthy
Website helps kids of all ages learn to make healthy choices. read more
Ahead of the Class
UH West O‘ahu offers Hawai‘i’s only undergraduate degree in health care administration. read more
Cellular Telephones and Cancer: How Should Science Respond?
The first exposure of most people to new scientific or medical findings is through the media, partic read more
Mosquitoes, urban man and disease: a new look
Humans are a peripatetic bunch, and that creates real problems for controlling diseases--particularl read more
Migraine Pain
A health quiz on migraine headaches. read more
See All You Can See
Website teaches children to protect their eyes. read more
Text Messaging Trouble
Popular text messages may pose serious health risks. read more
Tired of hearing about swine flu? The other flu, avian, can be much worse
The threat of swine H1N1 flu is expected to increase as we move into flu season later this year, but read more
H1N1 Swine Flu hops to turkeys; threat not clear
Just when you thought it was safe to get a little sniffle, the swine flu virus has taken another pot read more
Itchy Eye? Don’t Rub. Scratching or rubbing an irritated eye can be harmful.
Do you discover that rubbing an itchy eye often worsens the irritation? read more
We Can! Website helps families lead healthy lifestyles.
Childhood obesity in Hawai‘i and the rest of the country continues to be a health epidemic, leading read more
Noisy Planet
Website teaches the importance of protecting our hearing. read more
Every Breath You Take
Health quiz on asthma. read more
Fish study shines light on mercury mystery
Finding has implications for health, aquaculture read more
File It: Keep a medical file to stay on top of your health.
Many people file credit card, utility and car repair bills. But how many of us organize our medica read more
Flu News: Get the latest on the H1N1 virus
This year’s H1N1 (swine) flu virus reminds us how vigilant we must be to protect ourselves and our f read more
Teen Girls' Body Burden of Hormone-Altering Cosmetics Chemicals
Adolescent exposures to cosmetic chemicals of concern read more
This flu's been around for years: Science
A new report in the journal Science suggests the Type A H1N1 swine flu virus that is spreading aroun read more
Local public health experts convene on human rights
There is increasing evidence that a major cause of poor health is social injustice." —Kris Coontz, read more
Keeping a brain healthy
Nutrition advice seems to change constantly. read more
Turning Point
New leadership at Lunalilo Trust aims to turn the ship around read more
When pigs fly: Swine flu a laboratory escapee?
The H1N1 swine flu story is about to enter the crazy phase, in which conspiracy theorists begin joyo read more
Swine flu on path to match 1957 flu pandemic
The new flu, whether you call it swine or H1N1, is spreading fast and spreading widely. read more
Vol. 4: Swine flu: outright lies, hyperbole and grains of salt
As the swine flu (Influenza A H1N1) story settles into the long haul, there are still fascinating di read more
Vol. 3: Swine flu: outright lies, hyperbole and grains of salt
In our continuing series on silliness in the management of, response to and news coverage of swine f read more
Vol. 2: Swine flu: outright lies, hyperbole and grains of salt
As the real swine (H1N1) flu spreads across the world, the nuttiness of some reports and reactions c read more
Swine flu: outright lies, hyperbole and grains of salt
Half of what you read about swine flu in the coming weeks will be wrong, and much of the rest you ou read more
A healthier workplace study underway
"Designing Healthy Worksites" is the name of an innovative pilot project of 'Imi Hale and Papa Ola read more
Growing health the Native Hawaiian way
The concept of 'āina as a path to wellness is gaining ground read more
Who is culturally competent to treat mental health issues of Kanaka Maoli?
State health officials in June ended a major contract with Hale Na'au Pono, Wai'anae's largest provi read more
Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Lapa'au Traditional Kanaka Maoli Healing Practices
Historically, traditional kanaka maoli lapa'au (Hawaiian medicine) may be considered in three period read more
Pau Hana Inn bought by Moloka‘i Community Health Center
Moloka‘I Dispatch, August 7, 2009 read more
Hui No Ke Ola Pono gets Weinberg grant
Maui News, August 3, 2009 read more
Free HIV and hepatitis testing on hold
Maui News, August 1, 2009 read more
Future physicians train in neighbor island communities
247, July 30, 2009 read more
Episode 9: Native Hawaiian health
‘Āha‘i ‘Ōlelo Ola, KGMB, July 26, 2009 read more
Bay Clinic awarded $805,415 in reinvestment act funds
Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald, July 26, 2009 read more
Universal nightmare: Hawaii’s failed universal health care experiment
FoxNews.com, July 24, 2009 read more
Airline blues
The Molokai Dispatch, July 22, 2009 read more
Website helps families lead healthy lifestyles
Island Scene, July 22, 2009 read more
State shutters two mental health clinics
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 21, 2009 read more
Moku Ola: Native Hawaiians offered tools to help ‘help live your life well’
Maui News, July 20, 2009 read more
Molokai dialysis patients removed
Maui News, July 21, 2009 read more
A hospice mission to care
Midweek, July 15, 2009 read more
Healthy Start
Make realistic goals for the new year. read more
Tough Talk
Website helps families talk honestly about staying drug free. read more
Getting Healthy on the Hill
Kalawahine residents get fit and take care of each other. read more
Keeping In Touch
A family who skypes together, stays together read more
Move It!
There are many good reasons to exercise read more
Live Akamai
HMSA's Akamai Living website helps you live well by planing for the futre read more
The Last Boy Scout?
Brother Noland’s healthy lifestyle is based on music, hiking, camping, and helping troubled kids. read more
Tex-Mex Shrimp Stew
From Weight Watchers’ Mix It, Match It cookbook read more
The Skinny on Yogurt
This creamy treat is tasty, nutritious and healthful. read more
Fear Factor
What are you afraid of? read more
Get up and go!
Federal government website contains exercise guidelines. read more
Dean’s Tsukemono
From The Hawai’i Farmers Market Cookbook by the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation read more
The Benefits of Breaking Bread Together
One family’s reflections on the value of regular family meals. read more
Much Ado about Dutch
The Dutch oven is more than just a big ol’ pot. read more
Stuffed French Toast
From Weight Watchers’ Mix It, Match It cookbook read more
Family Faith
Challenges of helping care for a father with ALS. read more
For Crying Out Loud
Swearing can ease the pain. read more
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