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Three Easy Solutions to Stink Breath
[caption id="attachment_9797" align="alignright" width="135"] Michael Lutwin DDS Kalaheo Dental Group[/caption] At a recent Health & Wellness Day at Waimea Canyon Middle School, each 8th grade class asked about the same thing: What causes “stink breath,”…
Every Season is Heartworm Season in Hawaii
[caption id="attachment_9793" align="alignright" width="135"] Ella Arume[/caption]Heartworm aka Dirofilaria Immitis, is just what it sounds like. It’s a worm that grows in dog hearts. These worms are transmitted between dogs via mosquitos. Dogs aren’t the only…
Kauai’s Kids Are Your Kids
Last year, one in 11 Kaua`i teenagers attempted suicide. In response to this alarming statistic, an action committee was formed and the Kaua`i Resilience Project was born to provide solutions and hope for the community.…
Ocean Safety
[caption id="attachment_8787" align="alignright" width="135"] Monty Downs, M.D.PresidentKaua`i Lifeguard Association[/caption]Summertime issue already. Nothing makes 3 months go by faster than when I receive my notice that it’s time to submit the next quarter’s Kauai Family Magazine…
An Outlet for our Kupuna and Caregivers
[caption id="attachment_9761" align="alignright" width="155"] Jasmine YukimuraKauai Adult DayHealth Center[/caption]There is increasing evidence showing that leisure activities, such as mental and social activities, have beneficial effects on a variety of health outcomes, particularly for maintaining functional…