The Body Show

Heather Pierucki, LMHC, founder of ChangeWorks is on the show sharing her tips on handling stress during the pandemic, and finding ways to survive and even thrive in the new work from home culture.

Is your sugar high? Studies show the longer it is, the greater the risk of damage to all of the organs of the body. It can even make you more susceptible to infections. Including coronavirus. Dr. Kevin Lum from Ekahi Health is on the show talk about a novel interactive diabetes management program using a team based approach to help those with diabetes normalize their sugar levels, for good.

COVID changed a lot of exercise schedules, is it safe to get back out there and start a walking routine? Dr. Teresa Wee, head of " Walk with a Doc " will share tips to keep moving and stay safe.

Did opioids just go away or is there still an issue with abuse? We'll talk with Dr. Michael Jaffe about the current state of opioid use and what can be done to address abuses here in the islands.

What's it like to take care of a coronavirus patient in the hospital? We'll talk with Dr. Lisa Tan and Dr. Cheryle Ganal who knows firsthand what's going on inside our hospitals and how Hawaii is preparing for more cases if we see a rise now and into the future.

What's safe to postpone and what could lead to serious consequences for those who are delaying medical care during coronavirus. We'll talk with a local primary care doctor about what's the best way to figure out what's essential for your health now, and what can wait until later without causing harm!

The Our Care Our Choice Act was passed and in effect January1, 2019. Hear the latest stats on how many patients asked for and used the medication so far and what amendments might be needed to improve access for everyone. Hawai’i State Director of Compassion and Choices Samantha Trad shares the annual report just released two weeks ago.

Asthmatics and those with lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ) are particularly vulnerable during COVID, what can be done to help prevent infection in people with these conditions? Valerie Chang from the Hawai‘i COPD Coalition is on the line to share first hand tips and tricks regarding how to stay safe for those with lung disease. She’ll also share the latest on the virtual support group initiatives starting later in the week to keep the social interaction going,

Having a baby isn’t easy at any time, but what might be different during the time of coronavirus? From delivery restrictions, to visitors, to recommendations on visiting family, we’ll talk with Dana Quealy , Certified Nurse Midwife, about some of the unique challenges of starting or expanding a family during COVID.

Stay at home. Wear a mask. Stay at least six feet away from others. All of the new recommendations can cause a lot of psychological stress for all of us. On this edition of The Body Show , a discussion about how to stay well and deal with the symptoms of isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and more.