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Hawaii is Happy (Cakes)
Hawaii ranks high in happiness in Poll
Hawaii residents had the highest well-being rate in the United States in 2009, pulling ahead of 2008 leader Utah, Gallup Poll results indicated
First Lady Obama says "Let's Move It" for healthy kids
THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama today announced an ambitious national goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight and unveiled a nationwide campaign – Let’s Move – to help achieve it.
February 14 – Welcome the Year of the Tiger
A poetic conjunction of events celebrates Valentines Day and Tibetan/Chinese New Year ushering in the year of the metal Tiger. Those in the know describe this Tiger time as a mood swinging, vigorous and hard-working year.
Healthy Chocolate in Hawaii
Did you know that cocoa is actually a FRUIT and that it grows in Hawaii? "Chocolate nourishes and preserves health entire, yet causes a pleasant and natural sleep and rest," wrote Dr. William Hughes, an English physician in 1672. Need to an excuse to eat more chocolate? Cacao is one of the most healthy fruits commonly eaten. Here are some tips on enjoying the health benefits of cacao.
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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1/28 Volcano House Closes for Renovations January 2010
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Personal Health
1/1 52 Stress Reducers for 2010

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Past News
2010 Sale! 20% off for 10 Days Hawaii Health Guide- Healthy Recipes: Bad air quality from fires and vog brings health warnings for Big Island Invitation to Big Island Health and Wellness Alliance meeting at Dragonfly Ranch Sunday, Jan. 10 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

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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