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Albatross chick with drooping wings, a disorder of the nervous system brought on by eating lead paint chips from Midway's decaying buildings. (Photo by Myra Finkelstein)
Midway Island Lead a deadly mix for Albatross chicks
Despite being located in the National Wildlife Refuge, the Laysan Albatross nesting grounds at Midway are a lethal nesting ground for over 130,000 Laysan Albatross chicks since jurisdiction of Midway was transferred from the Navy to the Department of the Interior (DOI) in 1996. The chicks are dying from lead exposure.
Avocado Festival - Big Island Style
Learn all about the avocado—which is known to lower bad cholesterol while packing potassium, B vitamins and fiber— at the fourth annual Hawai‘i Avocado Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The free community, Zero Waste event is at the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden on Hwy. 11 and offers a wealth of activities for attendees of all ages. Opening Pule by Kumu Keala Ching.
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Volcano House Closes for Renovations January 2010
Volcano House, the park’s National Register historic hotel, is famous for its spectacular location on the caldera rim. Volcano house has recently changed ownership and was closed on January 1, 2010
Easy super foods to add in 2010
From Baked Beans to Grapefruit: Here are easy-to-buy superfoods could help you to live a healthier, flat-bellied and longer life (New York Times nutritionist)
Volunteer to count whales in 2010!
Anyone who wants to help in this year's whale count can sign up now. Volunteers working with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary count humpback whales spotted around the islands over a four-hour period and record their behavior.
Community
1/27 2010 HonuGuide Helps Raise Funds & Awareness
1/19 2010 Sale! 20% off for 10 Days
1/17 Hawaii Health Guide- Healthy Recipes:
1/8 Bad air quality from fires and vog brings health warnings for Big Island
1/7 Invitation to Big Island Health and Wellness Alliance meeting at Dragonfly Ranch Sunday, Jan. 10
Personal Health
1/1 52 Stress Reducers for 2010

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Past News
Lomi Legacy Aunty Margaret Machado Passes on Big Island VOG — A Thermostat That Bites Go-Ginji! Cranberry Lilikoi Sauce Recipe © 2009 HAWAII HEALING GARDEN FESTIVAL & Solstice Celebration: HAWAI"I - BIG ISLAND December 20th Big Island Ag declared National Disaster Zone from Vog damage. The Secret Life of the Soul Hawaii may be exempted from national health care bill Organic Farming in Hawaii gets research funding boost Iron Man (and Woman) rack up double and triple wins. Community asked to share input on Hawaii self sufficiency

Hurricane Tips from Red Cross
Red Cross
The Red Cross recommends residents in hurricane prone areas be prepared to take the following action and precautions:

Hawaii ranks 2nd in Best Places to Live Poll
by Katherine FIsher
Hawaii Residents reported enjoying a higher quality of life than others in the U.S. Hawaii ranked second, after Utah, in a recent poll on rating places for happiness, health and wellbeing. In general, states in the Western US ranked higher then the Eastern, or Southern States. The survey attempts to measure people's well-being. It examines their eating and exercise habits, work environment and access to basic necessities and other criteria.

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10 Tips For Reducing Vog Effects
by Hawaii Health Guide.com

Vog is Air Pollution produced by Volcanic activity. Volcanos can produce gases and acidic aerosols that contain Hydrogen Sulfides and acid forming Sulfur compounds.

The Big Island is an active volcano. Diifferent phases of volcanic activity cause changing air quality. For some people Vog is a serious health challenge.

 

 

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