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August 2024 It’s that time again when back-to-school health becomes a top family priority.  Here are some health tips for your young students, and young athletes: 1. SUPPORT YOUNG EYES ...

June 2024 Rashes, pimples, bumps, flakiness, puffiness, psoriasis, fungus and eczema - are these your issues?  Let me ask you a few more items. Skin health is not just a...

July 2024 Here are my top 12 tips to keep your skin healthy and protected so you can enjoy the summer sun responsibly. From wearing protective clothing and hats to timing your...

May 2024 I believe the highest degree is not “M.D.” or “Ph.D.” - it’s MOM.  Moms, the greatest gift you can give yourself, your children, and your own mom is: The...

May 2024 This is not intended to be medical advice.  Consult your healthcare provider before starting a new diet, exercise or health program.  *These Statements have not been evaluated by...

Excessive exercise can be a detriment to a having a robust heart. Moderate exercise is the key. If you’re a compulsive exercise addict which included long and hard sessions without...

Excessive exercise can be a detriment to a having a robust heart. Moderate exercise is the key. If you’re a compulsive exercise addict which included long and hard sessions without...

Following my own life-threatening “itis” illness, I thoroughly researched what diet would best balance my inflammation. After a few years of experimentation – and taste-reshaping – I came up with...

February 2024 My favorite Valentine from my dear wife Martha Vivian began: “To my wonderful, weird William Walentine.”  I responded: “Thank you, my virtuous Vivian Valentine.” As you readers know,...

January 2024 Over the last two decades, while diligently practicing the mantra of making health a personal hobby, I have uncovered a fascinating revelation: Those who embrace a lifestyle rich...

Circulation Celebration: Your 2024 Guide to Supporting Whole Body Health December 2023 One of my top teachings is: every organ in your body is only as healthy as the blood flow to...

September 2023 Most of you have heard of the Blue Zones. These are the historical, geographic and cultural areas of the World that have the highest quality of life and...

October 2023 Twenty-five years ago I suffered a serious medical illness – colon cancer – that changed my life, for the better.  As I poured through trusted scientific articles and...

YES! Nutrex Hawaii Ambassador Beata Tou, who works in hospitality enjoys swimming, competing in triathlons, rock climbing and yoga - all while living a plant based lifestyle. Regarding her diet,...

Sticking to a vegetarian diet can sometimes mean getting creative, because one has to find suitable alternatives for essential proteins most commonly obtained through meat, poultry, and fish. Luckily, there...

September 2023 Let’s dive right into my top ten tools for cultivating a resilient, positive mindset, where small steps pave the way for big impacts in joyful living.  TOOL #1:...

There’s always a new “miracle supplement” arriving on the market, but many fail to live up to the hype. That’s not the case with Astaxanthin. This carotenoid is making serious waves...

When it comes to aging, some people seem to have all the luck. They appear to be untouched by the ravages of time, getting better with age while those around...

Eye Health Vision and eye health are among the first things to depreciate as we get older. This can happen because the lenses inside the eyes become less and less...

In a word, yes! Spirulina, like many other plant-based super foods, is absolutely safe for kids to eat. As food, spirulina represents a complete vegan protein source. When it is sourced...

The months of August and September signals the end of summer and back to school for many families. While the summer is all for fun and play, the start of...

What Is Spirulina? Spirulina is well-known to be a healthy addition to one’s diet. It is a blue-green microalgae that is technically classified as a cyanobacteria and is found in a...

GO GREEN FOR GOOD HEALTH July 2023 My go-green story.  As I was undergoing my own health transformation in my quest for longevity (not only a long life but a healthy...

What Is Microalgae? Microalgae are microscopic cyanobacteria that flourish in both salt- and freshwater sources. The ideal environment for microalgae growth is through the process of photosynthesis, where the combination...

June 2023 Remember Dr. Mom preaching: “Put more color on your plate”?  I want to expand this to: “Put more color on your plate – all day long!”  As you learned...

By: Sharon Lehman, RD If you’re looking for additional antioxidant support to boost your health, you may be wondering which antioxidant reigns supreme.  Astaxanthin is one of the most potent...

With school out and summer in full swing, many of us are soaking up the sun’s rays with freshly tanned skin, enjoying picnics, BBQs and other outdoor adventures. To continue...

MAY 2023 If you or a loved one suffer from an “-itis”, here are my top nutritional tips to support your healing.  An “-itis,” also called inflammation, is caused by an imbalance...

May 2023 Old school pushups are the fundamental exercise to enhance core stability, back strength both anterior and posteriorly simultaneously elevating strength gains for the triceps, shoulders, back and chest....

Recent research has shown that two nutrients derived from algae may help reverse the external signs of aging and improve skin appearance from the inside out. These powerful nutrients are...

Lucky enough to call Hawaii my home for my entire life, I feel I have a personal responsibility to help protect the beautiful but fragile environment around me. As summer...

Beauty is not just skin deep. In fact, skin appearance can tell you a lot about your overall health. For example, dull or tired looking skin might be a sign...

While seeing patients in my medical practice, I spend a lot of time explaining to them, in simple and memorable terms, why it’s important to pay more attention to keeping...

For those who live an active lifestyle or are trying to make a change in their life through the benefits of exercise, then BioAstin®  Hawaiian Astaxanthin® and Hawaiian Spirulina®  are...

Recover Faster with BioAstin Runners exert a lot of focus and time on training for their event – pushing for long runs, exhausting uphill sessions and leg-numbing workouts – but...

If you are an athlete in any competitive sense or if you exercise just a few times a week, you may be supplementing your training regimen with things like protein...

You do not have to be a vegan or vegetarian to help our planet. Excess meat is not the greatest thing for your health and our planet, in fact, it’s...

Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970. While we at Nutrex Hawaii do our best to make a greener difference every day on our...

As you learned in our January article, my theme for 2023 is blood vessel health, meaning every organ of your body is only as healthy as the blood vessels feeding it...

March 2023  In our previous article (“Better Blood Vessels – Better Brain Health”) you learned how movement (aka “exercise”) helps open your body’s own internal medicine pharmacy and you are...

Diet and stress have a lot to do with one another. Let’s learn more about some of the things we eat and how they may affect our stress levels. Skip...

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 3.4 million Americans aged 40 years or older suffer from visual impairment or are considered legally blind. The CDC's study...

The grocery store is a place that can be a great source of health and nutrition, but it can often be a destination that’s filled with confusing choices. What should...

January 2023 In my now fifty years in medical practice and after helping many persons keep their New Year’s “resolutions,” I’ve learned what lasts and what doesn’t.  “Resolutions” are often...

Unbeknownst to most people, oxygen is both a blessing and a curse. Humans need oxygen in order to live, yet the simple act of breathing in oxygen results in the...

There is a fair amount of noise in the world of sports nutrition. As companies compete with one another to sell the best pre-workout, during exercise, and post-workout recovery products,...

One of the most widely recognized superfood supplements in the world, spirulina is a microscopic blue-green algae. This nutrient-dense dynamo flourishes best in noncontaminated freshwater sources, such as streams, lakes, and rivers,...

It’s well known that exercise has many health benefits. Exercise can help control your weight, reduce high blood pressure and even brighten your mood. But did you know that moderate...