The Body Show

Is what you eat what ails you? Gout, migraines, gastrointestinal distress, all of these conditions are directly linked to our diet, and sometimes knowing what the cause is can make all the difference. Sally Belles, CDE is in the studio, and we're going to discover if what you eat might be making you sick.  That's today at 5pm on HPR2

Chronic pain can be disabling, and no amount of prescription pain killers can give you back the life you led before the pain started. However, help is in sight, and there are new approaches to chronic pain management that can help. 

  The liver, you can't live without one, and sometimes it can be inflamed, a condition we call hepatitis. Infections, alcohol, medications, cholesterol, and more can all affect the liver and cause a lot of harm. How can you find out if you have a problem? Dr. Robert Decker from Kaiser Permanente is in the studio to tell us more.   That's today at 5pm on HPR2!

  Cancers of the head and neck can be devastating, not only physically, but also emotionally as their treatment often changes one's entire appearance to the world. How are these tumors found and what can be done to treat them? Today we'll talk with an ear nose and throat expert and an oncologist to find out more. 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder doesn't just affect one person in a family, it can touch everyone involved on a daily basis. How is this condition diagnosed, and what does that mean for those who are suffering from this? Where is help available? Dr. Leslie Mooreland is in the studio to tell us more about how the military are addressing PTSD in soldiers and their family. 

  Essential oils.... are they really that important? Can the cure for what ails us really be from herbs and botanicals? Research into using these shows some definite promise. Jennifer Naragon, a local oilist is in the studio, here to tell us more. 

The pancreas, when things go wrong with this tiny little organ, major havoc can occur. Diabetes, digestive problems, and even cancer are all big problems that have very little warning signs, and are all very serious. Dr. Robert Wong is in the studio, and we're talking about the latest in diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic disease.  

  Genetics can predetermine a lot of things about our health, but how necessary is genetic testing for things like breast cancer, heart disease, and overall health? Dr. Thomas Slavin is in the studio, here to tell us more about how a simple blood test might just be able to predict our health future. 

Atkin's, South Beach, Jenny Craig, what's the best diet out there to keep healthy? Is there any magic secret to losing weight? Do we need to take a lot of supplements every day?  Nutritionist Sally Belles is going to be joining us, sharing her expertise about the building blocks of nutrition, and how what you eat can make all the difference.  

May is Asthma Month, and if you or someone you love suffer from this health condition, there are new treatments and guidelines you need to know about. Dr. Jeff Kam is in the studio, here to tell us more. 

  It's all in the eyes, and that's what todays' show is all about. Eyelid surgery, cosmetic procedures, and more. Dr. Melanie Tantisara is in the studio, talking about the latest in eye health, both inside and out!

What if the next time you saw your doctor, no one asked you about your insurance, and you knew what your visit would cost, and that once you left, no bills would come in the mail? Sound impossible? Maybe it is, but this week we will discuss what a single payer system might look like , and how this may be a future step in America's health care.

Ever hit your head and wonder if it's normal to feel pain for days afterwards? Know the difference between a headache and concussion? Host Dr. Kathy Kozak welcomes her guests Dr. Ben Chun, Sports Medicine, and Dr. Monique Canonico, Neurology at Kaiser Permanente, who are going to help explain the difference between a simple pain in the head, and when that could be a sign of something life-threatening.

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day and we will be talking about the local efforts in Hawaii from the Compassion and Choices Hawaii organization to support, educate,  and advocate for choice and care at the end of life.