Hale Ola

International Transport of Microbial Passengers

Dane Silva — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:31:14 +0000

Transmission of airborne micro-organisms via transcontinental travel is facilitated daily by passengers, crews, and aircraft. What do you do to stay protected from these potential sources of contamination and infection?

Olena ~ Turmeric

Dane Silva — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:14:53 +0000

Effect of curcumin and capsaicin on inflammation.
Keywords: arachidonic acid metabolism, lysozomal enzymes

Joe B, Lokesh BR.

Lipids. 1997 Nov; 32(11):1173-80.

The inflammatory mediators secreted by macrophages play an important role in autoimmune diseases. Spice components, such as curcumin from turmeric and capsaicin from red pepper, are shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. The influence of these spice components on arachidonic acid metabolism and secretion of lysosomal enzymes by macrophages was investigated.

Curcumin and capsaicin can control the release of inflammatory mediators (such as eicosanoids and hydrolytic enzymes secreted by macrophages) and thereby exhibit antiinflammatory properties.

Mauna Loa Forest Meditation

Dane Silva — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:14:50 +0000

Stress begone!

Dane Silva — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:22:46 +0000

Niaulani: Forest Trail

Dane Silva — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:43:26 +0000

The forest is our source for medicinal plants.

Dojo Vision

Dane Silva — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:30:38 +0000

Focus The Light!

Infinity Pool: Hawai’i Island Retreat

Dane Silva — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:10:53 +0000

Imagine yourself here … In a wellness center, nestled above ancient valleys in Hawi, on the healing island of Hawai’i!

Hawaiian Voyages: A Genetic Guide

Dane Silva — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:21:39 +0000

Lomi Team Work

Dane Silva — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:04:19 +0000

Happy Holidays!

Dane Silva — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:03:02 +0000