Raw for Thirty, whose mission it is to bring together people in a Movemement to Reverse Diabetes Naturally through the spreading of educational resources on nutrition, has named April 25th to be Reversing Diabetes Action Day *.According to the 2007 Hawai‘i Health Survey, over 90,900 people have diabetes in Hawai‘i. Although there are other factors involved, there is a well-established link between good health and decreased susceptibility to diabetes. The 2007 American Diabetes Association Position Statement is just one source that asserts that beneficial nutrition therapy is an important part of diabetes prevention and intervention: Nutrition Recommendations and Interventions for Diabetes. So on this day, we especially advocate an evaluation of diet and exercise regimens. Additionally, lā‘au lapa‘au classes can help identify other medicinal plants used for diabetes. If you're interested in learning more, check out the classes at UH Mānoa for the Fall 2009 semester. There are also a number of lā‘au lapa‘au classes offered elsewhere.*Please note that we are not endorsing any products sold by Raw for 30 or any of their affiliates. We do support an action day to reverse diabetes naturally. In addition to their website, the organization's press release is available here. Another, more well-known diabetes awareness day, World Diabetes Day, is celebrated on November 14.Finally, as we reflect on overcoming diabetes in our society, please consider lending your support to the following event:‘Ohana Concert for Janell ArakiThis is a fundraising effort to help Janell and Darren Araki in their battle against the rare disease “Calciphylaxis“ that is jeopardizing their ‘ohana. The goal is to raise awareness of Diabetes, Kidney Disease, and Calciphylaxis while raising money to help with the cost of Janell's ongoing healthcare. They hope to bring agencies and people together in an effort to combine strengths, raise awareness, overcome disease, and assist in medical treatments.This is a family event at the Aloha Tower featuring Hawai‘i's best local musicians such as: Nā Leo, Weldon Kekauoha, Kapena, Vaihi, Kupaoa, Mauna Lua, and much more . . .Lots of prizes, raffles, food, and beverages will be available. Bring the entire family and come help a very worthy cause at the same time!Sunday, May 3, 20092:00pm - 10:00pmThe Waterfront (formerly Kapono's), Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Drive$20 donation, ages 12 and Under are Free!For ticket information contact KAHAKU REIMANN @ 808-864-1638 or DARREN ARAKI @ 808-479-0606Parking Details: $5 at Aloha Tower Marketplace or across the street--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact Information:Name: Darren Araki or Kahaku ReimannPhone: (808) 479-0606Alternate Phone: (808) 864-1638Email: theplacetobeproductions@yahoo.comWebsite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calciphylaxis--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Information accessed at http://hawaiieventsonline.com/quicksearch.php?eventID=16082To read more:Honolulu MagazineStar BulletinExaminerK5---------------------------------------------------------------------------------More food for thought in a April 15 article from the Guardian News: Experimental stem cell treatment an alternative to insulin for diabetes
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