On August 16-17, 2008 University of Hawaii-Maui Community College (UH-MCC) and the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM) will host the 1st Annual Maui ISLExpo (Island Sustainable Living Expo) on the UH-MCC campus in Kahului, Maui.  The 1st Annual Maui ISLExpo will offer: a variety of presentations and panel discussions from leading sustainability experts; eco-documentary screenings; edutainment and sustainability-related exhibits; and healthy, local foods and Hawaiian cultural learning opportunities. This event will be open to the public.  A significant attendance from a diverse audience is expected.

The Maui ISLExpo will focus on four core themes we believe to be some of the most important and pressing issues needing to be addressed in order to further sustainability on Maui Island. 

1. Island Energy Security – How can we as an island reduce our dependency on foreign, imported oil for meeting our energy needs and instead, provide clean affordable energy to our island residents?;
(Possible topics include: energy business models; traditional, current and emerging energy-related technologies; sustainable local bio-fuel production & processing; grid design & challenges to incorporating renewables; renewable energy production; energy efficiency & conservation; sustainable transportation models)

2. Island Food Security – How can we, as a part of a remote archipelago of islands, reduce our dependency on imported foods and revive local, sustainable agricultural production?;
(Possible topics include: agricultural models; traditional, current and emerging agricultural technologies and practices; opportunities & challenges to agriculture within an island context; linking buyers and farmers; shipping and transportation; export vs. local markets)

3. Island-based Local Economies – How can we promote the development of sustainable, local island-based economies and entrepreneurship?;
(Possible topics include: local food production, local biofuel production, local construction materials production, local eco- and agri-tourism; preservation of host culture; waste recycling/waste to energy; industrial ecology and symbiosis)

4. Sustainable Living Education – What are the most promising current and emerging models, best practices and lessons learned in sustainable living education being used in K-12 to college level educational institutions, which could be applied within our island’s context?
(Possible topics include: education pipelines; K-12: Independent & DOE Schools, Project East, Focus Maui Nui Youth Alliance; College level approaches; workforce development; public-private partnerships)

SLIM’s efforts are gaining momentum within our community and we are excited to be a part of the solution to addressing our island’s and the world’s sustainability challenges.  Additional detailed information, including a program agenda, will be posted on the SLIM website (www.sustainablemaui.org) as it becomes available.  Opportunities exist for volunteers wishing to participate in event planning and implementation.  Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities also exist for interested parties.

Contact:
Alex de Roode - Lead Coordinator, 1st Annual Maui ILSExpo
Executive Director, Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM)
www.sustainablemaui.org
deroode@hawaii.edu
(808) 984-3379

Commonly found in the Hawaiian environment such as beaches, sand, water, pubic facilities, health care settings.

Many healthy people carry staph bacteria in their noses without getting sick. But when the skin is punctured or broken, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause infections, which can lead to other health problems.

-MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a once-rare drug-resistant germ now appears to cause more than half of all skin infections treated in U.S. emergency rooms, say researchers who documented the superbug's startling spread in the general population by studying it in 11 cities.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=702 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=701 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=698 Amazon Medicine will be featured by Jerome River Black of Herbs America, at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival & Workshops June 21, 22 and 23. Jerome will be speaking and conducting workshops and presentations on Amazon medicines and “Super Foods” such as Maca, Camu Camu, Sangra De Grado.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=700 Second and third place winners receive gift certificates to restaurants, and other prizes.

All leis become the property of Hawaii Health Guide and will be sold at a silent auction on June 21 at the Kauai Healing Garden at Malama Kauai as a fundraiser for the Health & Wellness Scholarship Fund.

The four categories are
1. Edible Lei
2. Medicinal Lei,
3. Aromatherapy Lei
4. Recycled materials Lei]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=697 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=696 Yoga as a life style combines asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), yama (moral behavior), meditation, and philosophy. The purpose of yoga is to reach Samadhi, a higher consciousness, while balancing the mind, body and spirit. Thousands of research studies have been undertaken to prove that a regular yoga practice gives people the power to control stress, blood pressure, body weight, and body temperature among many other bodily functions. Many of these health problems are commonly treated with prescription drugs. If you are looking for an alternative, yoga may be the answer.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=695 Nina is one of the most disciplined people I have ever come across. Her dedication to her own health and well being is inspirational to those around her. This devotion is perfectly complemented by her empathy and respect for others. These qualities will make her a powerful teacher. Nina is currently taking Yoga Teacher Training courses in Virginia. "Even though my home in Hawai’i is 5,000 mile away, there is a place that comforts my soul only 3 hours away. It is an amazing place all tucked away in this little corner of the world, where I never would have chosen to come. Yet, here are all these people and we share this common bond through Yoga." “Yoga is for everyone. The physical aspect may lead to more, but if not, enjoy those yoga classes and take a class today, now!” Nina plans to continue sharing her enthusiasm for yoga with the world. She will be taking more teacher trainings and “would love to work with seniors. Maybe I will have a Yoga studio/veggie café/cooking school/retreat center/organic garden center? Who knows?” Hawaii can only hope that a jewel like Nina returns to spread her passion, experience and wisdom with us.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=694 Since the industrial revolution began about 200 years ago, carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels and the production of cement has been released into the atmosphere and absorbed by our oceans. The marine uptake of carbon dioxide has caused a 30% increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions leading to a reduction in surface seawater pH. If current fuel consumption trends continue there will be a 3 fold increase by 2100. Ocean acidification is happening in addition to, and could potentially intensify, global climate change. Action needs to be taken now to reduce this rate as much as possible. We can help by cutting our own carbon emissions. Carpool, drive less, hang clothes on the line, eat less meat, buy local, go solar! The ways you can help are endless! Enjoy Hawaii’s coral reefs and allow protecting them to be your motivation to reduce your carbon footprint!]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=693 Paula Fuga is set to play at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival, June 21st on Kauai. Be sure to get there because she won't be in Hawaii long. For much of the summer she is joining Jack Johnson on a whirl wind superstar tour. Paula joins us at the Hawaii Healing Garden Festival because making music has been a powerful healing tool for Paula. “Music is a part of a healing process for me. I write songs like ‘Lilikoi’ about becoming one with in, trying to love myself. That is such a big part of healing. Music helps heal anything in life. There are periods where we latch on to a certain song, melodies and lyrics stay with you for a long time, it becomes a mantra and sinks in, takes root in your heart and heals.”]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=692 Are you falling down more and enjoying it less? Have you been falling down on the job – literally? Would you like to learn a safe, easy way to fall down and not get hurt? We have a saying in martial arts "Always face danger." Always turn towards danger so you can see it to help think of a way to deal with it. Learning to fall lightly involves learning to land. Landing greatly improves bone strength, and getting up off the ground several times is excellent muscle conditioning! It also helps overcome fears and anxieties in many areas. It can even remove emotional obstacles from learning.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=691 Zachary Hitchcock teaches Ashtanga yoga classes all over Oahu. He hasn't always lived a life of balance. He shares what inspires him to teach yoga as well as his story from its indulgent beginnings to today's feelings of lasting peace and his hopes for the future.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=690

This beautiful hardback book is not a how to. In fact the legal notice warns that lomilomi must be learned directly from a teacher.

Despite the lack of do it yourself information after spending just a few minutes browsing through the short quotes and soft, gorgeous photos I was compelled to call a lomilomi practitioner I know and make an appointment. I am grateful to the book as I thoroughly enjoyed my session.

The text and photos compliment each other pleasingly and emphasize that lomilomi is not just a Hawaiian word for the same old massage. Their subject is a sacred art full of rich tradition and distinctive systems of healing. The book does not go into detail about 'opu huli or ho'oponopono but gives the reader just enough information to send him looking for more.
Although not meant to teach lomilomi to therapists an appropriate place to find this book would be their office. The waiting room of a spa or treatment center offering lomilomi would do well to have this book on hand. The simple yet straightforward text is incredibly convincing - you need lomilomi.

Hawaiian Massage would also make a great gift for someone visiting Hawaii and looking forward to a relaxing vacation. This would be a superb way to introduce a new visitor to lomilomi and make a tasteful and unique souvenir for their coffee table at home.

The book itself is a work of art and a fine tribute to the 36 practitioners featured throughout.

Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi: Sacred Touch of Aloha
by R. Makana Risser Chai (Author), John C. Kalani Zak (Illustrator)

http://www.lomilomibook.com

Speakers will include local experts like Katherine Fischer of the Hawai‘i Health Guide, who has offered the “Healing Garden” series of events on Kaua‘i, as well as national and international professionals. The President of the Gilroy Garlic Festival]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=682 Haleakala Hike and Camp: Practical Tips and Info Here's some basic guidelines, tips and information for a successful hike through Haleakala Crater.]]> info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.hawaiihealthguide.com/healthtalk/display.htm?id=684 info@hawaiihealthguide.com Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100