The Body Show

The Dash Diet - it's all about lowering salt intake and improving blood pressure. But how much does it really work? Can it help you to get off of your hypertensive medication? Certified dietician Sally Belles will help to explain the diet, and tips on how to make your food taste delicious while still being good for you!

  Medical Errors: no one wants to admit they happen, but they do, and we're going to do something not a lot of medical professionals want to do.... talk about it. How can we all be safe with the changes in medicine, electronic records, and more? Karen Uyeda, risk management director at Straub Clinic and Hospital is going to share some tips for your next medical encounter in the hospital, the clinic, the ER and your doctor's office. 

  A century ago, shoes were made individually for each person, and their particular foot needs were taken into consideration. Nowadays people all have to fit a fairly rigid list of sizes, and take what they can get. Next time on the body show, we’ll talk with Dr. David Yee about how to customize the fit of your shoes, and keep your feet happy all day long.

  

1 in 8 women in their lifetime will develop breast cancer. Are mammograms better than MRI's? What's the latest in personalized tumor genetics and how does that affect treatment? Dr. Sherin Shirazi is in the studio, here to help explain the new world of breast cancer treatment and how it's rapidly changing to help more women and save lives. 

  It's summertime, and just when we all want to wear shorts and enjoy the nice weather, we see those pesky little veins that seem to be popping out. What's the difference between a little visible vein and a sign of a more serious problem? Dr. Danelo Canete is in the studio, here to tell us more about which ones to worry about and which ones can easily be taken away in a quick office procedure. 

Is there a cure for diabetes? Can you ever get off of medication once you get started? What are the keys to success for controlling blood sugar? Today on the show we will have an interview with Dr. Osama Hamdy, author of the book "Diabetes Breakthrough" along with certified diabetes educator, Sally Belles who will bring it home and talk about how to make local foods healthier for all of us! 

Who gets TB these days, and how is it treated? Should we all be screened periodically to make sure we're safe? Dr. Elizabeth McNeill is in the studio, head of Hawaii's TB control branch , and she's going to talk about where the risk lies in Hawaii and what we can all do about it. 

Surfing...it sometimes seems like such a gentle sport, but often more injuries can happen in the water than on land. This week, Dr. Clayton Everline is in the studio. We’ll consider the most common ones, how they can be treated, and what to do so all of us can stay safe in the ocean. 

Have you ever heard people say you can't take a pain pill or you'll get addicted? Dr. Jorge Garcia, pain management specialist, will talk about the different options for pain relief, they work, and how to make the best choice if you are in pain.  

What does it take to be a vegetarian? Are there medical benefits? Are all sources of protein alike? What is the best way to stay healthy and eat right? Dr. William Harris of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii will be in the studio answering your questions about the vegetarian diet and how to make any food you eat as healthy as possible. 

Getting a diagnosis of cancer can be a devastating moment for people and their families. The American Cancer Society has been working to help. Dr. Neal Palalay will be in the studio to talk about the latest in cancer care right here in Hawaii.

There's a battle going on inside your body, deep in the bones. Builder cells want to make new bone, destroyer cells want to break it down. What can you do to keep your bones strong and prevent osteoporosis? Dr. Jennifer Loh, endocrinologist will help to share her top tips for bone health.

Asthma, it can make you feel like you are breathing through a straw! For those with severe asthma, there is a new treatment in town, bronchial thermoplasty. Dr. Warren Tamamoto chief of pulmonology at Kaiser Permanente is in the studio to tell us more. 

  Cholesterol blockages don’t discriminate, and they can happen anywhere in the body, particularly in the blood vessels to the heart, brain, arms, and legs. We’ll talk with vascular experts about how to know if you or someone you love have atherosclerotic vascular disease causing blood flow problems to your body, and how to fix it.   Today at 5pm on HPR2

When does something go from being a cut that won't heal to a wound that requires the attention of an expert? How long should it take for a skin tear to heal? We'll talk with experts from the Queen's Wound Care Center about how to know if it's healing, when you can safely take off bandages for good, and how to protect you or someone you love from getting a wound that just won't heal that requires medical attention.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm problem in the world, but how do you know if you have it? Is it serious? Can it cause bigger problems like strokes if it's not treated? We'll talk with cardiology expert Dr. David Singh about this heart problem and what to do if you or someone you love are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.

Sprained ankles, broken arms, kids get into all sorts of accidents all the time. What's a parent to do? We'll talk with Dr. Jonathon Pellett from Shriner's Hospital about common orthopedic injuries in kids, and how best to treat these to avoid bigger problems in the future. 

We all know that we should eat fresh food that's less processed, but what should you do if your favorite dish is full of toxins? Are we inadvertently poisoning our food supply? Is it worth the cost to insure that your family eats from sustainable sources? Jack Kittinger, from the Conservation International Center of Hawaii is in the studio, and we're going to talk about the food supply chain and how this affects your next meal. 

Sometimes in life you are given a challenge, a loved one is sick, and no one can figure out what’s wrong. Treatments that might be available, but not here at home. Today on the body show, we’ll hear two incredible stories of hope, from a mother who just wouldn't quit and a woman who flew thousands of miles to save herself.

Infertility affects one in ten women in the US who want to get pregnant. The causes are many, including issues that affect men too. Dr. John Frattarelli is in the studio, here to talk about this common problem that might just be affecting someone you love. 

February is Heart Month, and in honor of Valentine's day we're going to talk about what you can do to prevent heart disease. Dr. Lorelei Repique, cardiologist, will share her tips to keep your heart healthy, and what to do if it's not!

Advanced care planning, it's one of the latest buzzwords in medicine but what does it really mean? Should you just leave your medical decisions to your loved ones to make if you can't do so yourself? This week we'll talk with experts about how to start this difficult conversation now, when you can really think about the consequences, and what you need to know to make the best decision for your future.  

So your doctor tells you to exercise more, but you have arthritis and your back hurts, and it feels worse when you go for a walk. What's a person to do? This week on the Body Show we talk with Ironman athlete and professional personal trainer KC Carlberg about how to keep moving while dealing with health challenges that make it harder to exercise regularly.

Acupuncture, it used to be on the fringe, but now major medical centers are using this as an adjunctive treatment for a variety of common illnesses, back pain, high blood pressure, and stomach problems. But how does it really work? Could this ancient art be making a comeback and become mainstream? Dr. Mike Zanoni is in the studio, ready to explain the healing art of acupuncture and how it might just fit in to your treatment plan

Weight loss, it isn't easy but where does the increasingly popular stomach surgery fit in? Could you be a candidate? Is it really lifesaving? Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Mark Grief, is in the studio to review the latest in weight loss surgery and if it really works.

We've all heard about people stranded at sea, stuck overnight on a hiking trail in the islands, are there things you can do to increase your chances of survival? Dr. Scott Renei is in the studio, wildnerness medicine expert to share his tips for how to stay alive if you are ever caught in the elements and need to be rescued.

Allergies can make a sunny day into a nightmare for those who are affected. Sniffling nose, watery eyes, these are just a few of the symptoms of allergies that you can get, and this time of year it's hard to know if it's allergies or getting sick. Dr. Matt Lau is in the studio, allergy and immunology expert, here to tell us more about how to get our allergies controlled all year long.  

Tis the season to smell the evergreen, but can you? If you notice recurrent sinus infections, less sense of smell, or regular sinus drainage, you might have chronic sinusitis, and the weather these days is certainly not helping.  Today on the Body Show we’ll talk with an expert about what could be predisposing you to sinus issues, and how to fix it. 

Depression around the holidays, it's more common than you think. What can you do if someone you love has been more than a little blue? Are there signs that we should all be watching out for? Dr. Martin Johnson will be in the studio, ready to help identify the warning symptoms that we can all watch out for as we gather with family for the holidays. 

If someone were to collapse right before your eyes, would you know what to do? Have you seen the automatic external defibrillators around town, and would you know how to use one if you needed to? Today on The Body Show we'll talk with an expert about how in an emergency any one of us can be a lifesaver if we know how.