Dr. Kathryn Taketa-Wong, ND LAc

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, JULY 29 AT NOON! 100 MILLION ADULTS SUFFER FROM CHRONIC INSOMNIA AND MILLIONS MORE HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING. TO BE EMPOWERED WITH YOUR HEALTH, JOIN THE DOCTOR AND LEARN HOW TO GET THE RESTFUL SLEEP THAT WE ALL NEED.
There is a long list of things that can be behind sleep problems, including noise, stress, light, disease, temperature, travel, medications, aging, food, pain, and more. A good night’s sleep typically leaves us feeling alert, refreshed, energetic, and more optimistic. Since many health choices are in our hands, there’s a lot we can accomplish on our own, once we know what to do.

Research on the necessity of good sleep shows just how important it really is. Sleep is when the brain clears out toxins. Poor sleep can leave us worn out, anxious, irritable, accident prone, and more. An ongoing lack of sleep has been closely associated with high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, obesity, diabetes, depression, anxiety, memory loss, a weakened immune system, lower fertility rates, cancer, and psychiatric disorders. It can even lead to permanent brain damage.

In this Live event, Dr. Taketa-Wong will review the challenges that modern life brings to our sleep routine and spell out some specific remedies. From improving one’s sleep environment, to food and beverage choices, exercises, acupuncture, neurofeedback, and breathing techniques to taking certain supplements, there are many solutions that have been proven to work.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

FACEBOOK LIVE WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIAL! WEIGHT GAIN, MOOD SWINGS, INSOMNIA, HOT FLASHES. MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS ARE NO JOKE, BUT THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH NATURAL MEDICINE. JOIN THE DOCTORS JULY 15 AT NOON TO HEAR THE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO HAVE DONE SO.
Dr. Taketa-Wong and Dr. Williams, our women’s health specialist, help women of all ages navigate a transition that many have described as being one of the most trying of a woman’s life – and her family’s. The natural medicine approach to treating menopausal symptoms include specialized lab tests, upgrades in food and nutrition, high quality supplements and herbs, lifestyle improvements, and acupuncture, if called for. Patients are often thrilled with the results they achieve.

The menopause process begins with perimenopause, which typically begins in the forties and can last several years. As the ovaries produce less and less estrogen, women may start experiencing irregular periods, hot flashes, and mood swings. Then, as a woman moves into menopause, around age 50, the symptoms can become more intense.

There are no longer menstrual periods, as the ovaries don’t release eggs, and the body doesn’t produce much estrogen. In addition, women may experience night sweats, urinary urgency, vaginal dryness, irritability, depression, headaches, changes in s*x drive, and thinning hair.

Depending on the person’s makeup, natural medicine is able to treat the symptoms of menopause without synthetic pharmaceutical hormone replacements. There are natural alternatives that, along with the other improvements, can achieve the same results. Even better, the patient’s overall health and vitality improves as the menopause symptoms diminish.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

HARSH BUZZ, LOUD BEEP, OR SOOTHING SOUNDS? THE SOUND OF YOUR ALARM IN THE MORNING CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR DAY!
What kind of alarm do you use in the morning? Phone? Radio? Old school alarm clock? What sound do you think works best to get your day off to the best start? Scientific curiosity has turned up some surprising results about many subjects. This is certainly one of them. According to the lead author of the research, “If you don’t wake properly, your work performance can be degraded for periods up to 4 hours, and that has [also] been linked to major accidents.”

While a study like this might seem trivial at first glance, there are those for whom rapid alertness can be essential, such as nurses, doctors, pilots, teachers, first responders, even parents needing to get the kids to school on time. Hopefully, this information will be of value to you and your family when it comes to your wake up device.

Waking up properly means with as little sleep inertia as possible. Sleep inertia is the transitional state between being asleep and being awake, when our eyes don’t want to open and what we really want to do is go back to sleep. The stronger the state of sleep inertia is when we first wake up, the more intense the feelings of grogginess, confusion, and clumsiness are.

The study revealed that most people assume a startling sound—a loud buzz or beeping—improves alertness, but the research revealed just the opposite. People using more melodic alarms reported feeling more alert upon waking versus those who employed a harsher sound.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-your-morning-alarm-may-set-the-tone-of-your-day?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_country=US&utm_hcp=no&apid=32504450&utm_campaign=MNT%20Weekly%20News%202020-02-05&utm_term=MNT%20Weekly%20News&fbclid=IwAR2e1puDHrbyOF1HAg9rbuMncDiFTDeVv6TID6X85DdS9Dcw5wjcoHjN1nk

How your morning alarm may set the tone of your day A new study suggests that certain types of morning alarm tones may be better than others when it comes to improving alertness in the morning.

FACEBOOK LIVE HEALTH SCIENCE ALERT! COMING MONDAY, JULY 1 AT NOON: LEARN HOW CBD OIL AND MEDICAL MA*****NA HELPS TREAT CANCER, ANXIETY, PAIN, AUTISM SYMPTOMS AND MORE.
Scientific research has show that both CBD oil and medical ma*****na can be effective in treating certain conditions. For some, CBD oil is more effective, while others respond better to medical ma*****na. Dr. Taketa-Wong has had good clinical results with both.

In this Live event, Dr. Taketa-Wong will explain the difference between CBD oil and medical ma*****na as well as how each helps in treating certain conditions. She will explain how they’re used in the treatment of seizures, cancer, anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, hyperactivity and other symptoms in autism and ADHD. She will also reveal how CBD oil and medical ma*****na may play a role in regulating the immune system.

Dr. Taketa-Wong is at the cutting edge of medical care, marshaling the latest science and research to assure that her patients have the most effective path to recovery and health. She is looking forward to the opportunity to educate the community about these important medical treatments that, in some cases, can be as or more effective than pharmaceuticals.

It’s important to learn more about the medical uses of CBD oil and medical ma*****na. Please join in MONDAY, JULY 1 AT NOON. You are more than welcome to invite your family or friends to tune in as well. Mahalo!

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, JUNE 17 AT NOON! BE EMPOWERED WITH YOUR HEALTH: JOIN THE DOCTOR AS SHE REVEALS HOW TO GET THE MOST BENEFIT FROM VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS!
SPECIAL: Join in to learn the ins and outs of iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B-12, folate, and vitamins A and E and more. There are very few doctors in Hawaii that have the training and years of clinical experience with nutrition that Dr. Taketa-Wong possesses. At this Live event, you will learn more about some important vitamins and minerals, everything from which ones to trust, to how the body absorbs them, to the best versions to take.

TRUST: Since you’re dealing with your body’s health and vitality, it’s important to know which brands you can trust. There are literally thousands of supplements on the market that do not have therapeutic value because the quality is poor. They don’t have the dosages or active ingredients claimed on the label and/or may be tainted with drugs, heavy metals or other contaminants. Dr. Taketa-Wong will explain what to look for and what to avoid.

EXAMPLE, VITAMIN D: Dr. Taketa-Wong treats many patients with asthma and allergies. High quality vitamin D supplements can lower both the risk and severity of asthma attacks, with the number of attacks needing emergency intervention dropping by more than 60 percent. But the quality of the vitamin is all important. Otherwise, results may be disappointing.

Research has also found that low vitamin D levels can be linked to heart disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases. For women especially, vitamin D is important because it is involved with calcium absorption and, therefore, helps to prevent osteoporosis

TRAINING: As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Taketa-Wong received 155 hours of nutrition courses during medical school. Fewer than 20% of conventional medical schools teach any nutrition at all and of those that do, the average number of hours is 25. Also, the doctor has a masters degree in Oriental Medicine, so she can prescribe Chinese herbs with authority. In addition, she’s been in practice for 13 years. She knows how to use supplements instead of pharmaceuticals to achieve similar or even superior outcomes.

Be empowered with your health! For trusted health information, there is no better place than Dr. Taketa-Wong’s Facebook Live events. Join the doctor on MONDAY, JUNE 17 AT NOON. Everyone is welcome to invite friends and family to join in, as well. Mahalo!

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT! MONDAY, JUNE 3 AT NOON: HAWAII’S LEADING AUTISM DOCTOR REVEALS HOW METABOLIC DISORDERS CAN GIVE RISE TO AUTISM SYMPTOMS AND HOW MEDICAL TREATMENT CAN CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER.
The metabolic system includes our thyroid, adrenal glands, liver functions, and more. With metabolic disorders, we see disruption of the normal biochemical processes that allow us to grow, repair damage, and respond to our environment – processes that sustain life and the normal, everyday functions of our body.

Every core symptom of autism can be potentially traced back to metabolic disorders. These disorders are often the underlying causes for physical symptoms we typically associate with autism, including difficulty focusing and paying attention, trouble with communication, tantrums, meltdowns, and aggressive behavior. When we treat the medical issues stemming from metabolic problems, autism symptoms improve, sometimes dramatically.

In this important Live event, Dr. Taketa-Wong will review the medical symptoms related to problems with the thyroid, adrenal glands, liver detox, methylation (detox pathways), mitochondrial imbalances, and oxidative stress. She will also reveal how those medical issues can often give rise to autism symptoms.

While this event won’t have the time to dig into all the details, Dr. Taketa-Wong will offer an overview of how she goes about treating the medical symptoms of metabolic disorders and what effect that then has on the autism symptoms. In a nutshell, autism symptoms are connected to medical problems. When those medical problems are resolved, children with autism can function much more normally.

Be empowered with your health! For trusted health and medical information, there is no better place than Dr. Taketa-Wong’s Facebook Live events. Join the doctor on MONDAY, JUNE 3 AT NOON. Everyone is welcome to invite friends and family to join in, as well. Mahalo!

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT! JOIN THE DOCTOR ON MAY 20 AT NOON: WITH AMAZON AND OTHER COMPANIES SELLING SUPPLEMENTS THAT ARE FAKE OR TAMPERED WITH, LEARN HOW TO FIND PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRUST TO HELP YOUR BODY BE WELL.
When Dr. Taketa-Wong started her practice 13 years ago, she warned her patients and the community to only purchase supplements that have been tested by independent laboratories. Because supplements (and herbs, homeopathics, etc.) are not under FDA jurisdiction, the companies themselves must submit their products for testing to FDA sanctioned labs.

Companies that manufacture, package, label or store dietary supplements are supposed to comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). The CGMPs set strict rules for quality and for labeling. But not all companies comply and there is very little enforcement.

Those that can provide proof of the purity and integrity of their products have the doctor’s approval to prescribe to her patients. BUT, brands that have sterling reputations and a long history of truth in labeling are being undercut by unscrupulous resellers on Amazon and many other smaller sellers and resellers.

In some cases, suppliers have bought what they thought were their own products on Amazon for testing only to discover they weren’t authentic. Last year the Federal Trade Commission took action against a supplement company called “Bountiful” for deceiving customers into thinking that their products had more product ratings and reviews and higher average ratings than were true. It’s called “review hijacking.” In addition, Balance of Nature was order to stop production and sales until they could come into compliance with regulations.

Here is a portion of the letter received by Dr. Taketa-Wong from Microbiome Labs a while ago:

“Over the last few years, research has proven that some of our supplements are being tampered with by opening the capsules and adding additional fillers, including rice flour or even worse, so the sellers make more money. These illegal sellers have the ability to cut the seals on the exterior, and interior of the bottle, and reseal them so you would never know the difference. For this reason, we can only stand behind the efficacy and purity of our Microbiome Labs products purchased through your health care provider.”

Because this threat to the integrity of products can mean the difference between healing a person’s ailment or not, patients and consumers must consider not only the product, but the company they it buy from. That’s one big reason why Dr. Taketa-Wong started her own online store. Every product in her store comes directly from the manufacturer. Many are reviewed by the doctor personally. There are no middlemen or resellers. Ever. With her store, people can trust that what they’re told they’re purchasing really is in that bottle.

To make things even better, the doctor’s store features a 20% discount AND proceeds go towards helping families pay for medical care for their special needs children.

Be empowered with your health! For trusted health information, there is no better place than Dr. Taketa-Wong’s Facebook Live events. Join the doctor on MONDAY, MAY 20 AT NOON. Everyone is welcome to invite friends and family to join in, as well. Mahalo!

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule a free phone consultation, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store where all products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and where proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html