Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailSmart Landscape Watering Practices Most of us are well aware that Maui is currently experiencing a dry spell. Because we are so dependent on mother nature for water, the lack there of is reason enough to conserve as much of this precious resource as possible. As major participators in[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailFor Maui moms, this article could be titled, “Enjoy Your Maui Pregnancy,” since we are in the land of the “endless summer.” If you’re pregnant and wondering how to handle the heat and humidity, these tips may help: Drink plenty of water. During the warmer months, our bodies need[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailAs we welcome summer, let’s make a pact to get outside more! Get outside, get healthy!The health benefits of getting outside and being active for both adults and children are no secret. In fact, studies have shown that just being outside in itself can improve your physical and mental[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailCoping When Life Doesn’t Go According To Plan Life will sometimes throw us a curve ball. It’s part of what we call being human. So when disappointments come our way, how can we move forward gracefully and authentically? If plan A didn’t work out for your life, sit with[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail“Happy girls are the prettiest.” – Audrey Hepburn While outward beauty may fade, creating a healthy bedtime beauty routine to care for yourself is about more than trying to be “pretty.” Rather, it’s a way to protect your skin, hair and face from the effects of the environment. Here[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailStress is a natural physiological response in the body which prepares us to “fight or flight” when a life threatening situation arises. As a result, adrenaline surges into our bodies, making our hearts beat faster, pupils dilate, blood vessels constrict, and muscles contract. However, in today’s modern world, life[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailFive Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 1. Give the gift of photos Use sites like shutterfly.com or blurb.com to upload your photos (even from Instagram) and create photobooks or get the photographer of the family a gift certificate to finally get those photos off their iPhone. 2. One to[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailA thank you message to physicians from Maui Health System… To all doctors, far and wide: Each year on March 30 we celebrate National Doctors Day. In honor of this special day, Maui Health System would like to recognize and thank all of you. We celebrate you and the[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailAlways Running Late? Here Are Some Tips to Help You Be On Time Being late can cause real friction in your everyday life. From the kids getting a tardy slip to losing out on time with your doctor when you are late for an appointment, being late is a[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailAccess to free or low-cost mammograms Mamas…Screening Saves Lives! When it comes to breast cancer, the science is clear: screening saves lives. Largely thanks to mammography screening, 63 percent of breast cancers today are diagnosed at the localized stage. And when it’s caught this early, breast cancer has a[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailIMPORTANT: ARTICLE CORRECTION Myth: Breastfeeding is easy and everyone can do it. Fact: While breastfeeding is a mother’s natural way of nourishing her baby, it isn’t as easy for some mothers and it doesn’t always work as planned. This is why there are lactation specialists who can help in[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Willie Nelson said, “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” This doesn’t sound like rocket science, so how do you flip the switch? 1. Start Right Changing your tune can start first thing in the morning. Set the tone by starting your[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailBack to school and the colder months tend to be the toughest when it comes to childhood illnesses. During this time we tend to have more infectious diseases, so usually, you have more colds which create congestion in the respiratory airway and tend to block the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail10-Minute Workout for Busy Moms “It’s not about having time, it’s about making time.” Prior to having children perhaps you could easily spend a couple of hours in the gym. Now just getting out of the house takes a couple of hours, so thinking of driving to a gym[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailAs a parent, you are more than likely to have a lot on your plate. It can be tough to stay focused when you are so bombarded by every-day happenings such as emails, phone calls, loving interruptions from your children and spouse, and the ever present and ready online,[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailPromote Growth & Treat Thinning Hair: Eggs and Olive Oil Regardless if it’s age-related hair loss or thin hair in general, this mask may reduce hair loss and encourage thicker, faster growth. Eggs are packed with hair-healthy nutrients like protein, minerals, and several B-vitamins. This combination nourishes hair follicles[Read more]
