Dr. Kathryn Taketa-Wong, ND LAc

08/17/2026

HOW TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE SCREEN TIME FROM DAMAGING OUR KEIKI’S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Why is a naturopathic doctor talking about excessive screen time? Because it’s one of the biggest health risks of our time and she wants everyone to know about the seriousness and the solutions.

It’s serious: For preschoolers, there is already a term for the consequences of excessive screen time. It’s called “virtual autism.” The symptoms are strikingly similar to the ones on the actual autism spectrum: delayed speech, poor eye contact, lack of response to a name, short attention span, and social withdrawal.

Fortunately, the virtual form is reversible by removing screens and increasing human interaction. But there can still be ongoing learning difficulties because the brain is in such a formative stage.

In teenagers, high-intensity gaming alters the reward pathways, erodes impulse control, and impedes the brain’s structural development, all of which invites addictive behaviors. Brain scans have shown less white matter density in the frontal cortex, which is linked to impaired decision-making.

For everyone of all ages, excessive screen time leads to a more sedentary lifestyle – less (or no) exercise, unhealthy eating habits, weight gain, high blood pressure, and even increased problems with blood sugar.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute medical phone consultation. To schedule yours, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987, or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html See less

08/13/2026

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 17 AT NOON! PREVENTING EXCESSIVE SCREEN TIME FROM DAMAGING OUR KEIKI’S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Why is a naturopathic doctor talking about excessive screen time? Because it’s one of the biggest health risks of our time and she wants everyone to know about the seriousness and the solutions.

It’s serious: For preschoolers, there is already a term for the consequences of excessive screen time. It’s called “virtual autism.” The symptoms are strikingly similar to the ones on the actual autism spectrum: delayed speech, poor eye contact, lack of response to a name, short attention span, and social withdrawal.

Fortunately, the virtual form is reversible by removing screens and increasing human interaction. But there can still be ongoing learning difficulties because the brain is in such a formative stage.

In teenagers, high-intensity gaming alters the reward pathways, erodes impulse control, and impedes the brain’s structural development, all of which invites addictive behaviors. Brain scans have shown less white matter density in the frontal cortex, which is linked to impaired decision-making.

For everyone of all ages, excessive screen time leads to a more sedentary lifestyle – less (or no) exercise, unhealthy eating habits, weight gain, high blood pressure, and even increased problems with blood sugar.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute medical phone consultation. To schedule yours, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987, or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

08/09/2026

ICYMI -- LOOKING BACK, WE FOUND THIS INSPIRING INTERVIEW WITH OUR DOCTOR.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-cha...

08/03/2026

IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, FOUR MAJOR SYSTEMS IN THE BODY ARE OFTEN MALFUNCTIONING. CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE HELPS US DIAGNOSE AND SUCCESSFULLY TREAT OUR YOUNG PATIENTS.
When it comes to autism, there ARE answers and children CAN get better. Diagnosing and treating the medical conditions that are linked to autistic behavior makes a world of difference.

There are four major systems in the body that commonly malfunction in autism. Many of the medical conditions that arise in these systems are linked to autistic behaviors. By treating these medical conditions, we see children's behavior improve, sometimes dramatically. The four systems are digestive, neurologic, immune, and metabolic.

Digestive system malfunction is often accompanied with aggressive or self-injurious behavior, melt downs, or crying that comes out of nowhere. Often the child is suffering from severe constipation, which can magnify the intensity of their behaviors.

The nervous system includes the brain and the 45,000 miles of nerves that run throughout the body. In autism, we often see brain inflammation, seizures, and antibodies that attack the child's own brain. These neurological conditions disrupt their language, awareness, learning ability, behavior, reactions to loud noises and strong light, sleep patterns, even the taste of food.

The immune system includes the lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, white blood cells, and bone marrow. If the immune system is weak, we find frequent and often serious infections of the skin, digestive system, ears, throat, and sinuses.

The metabolic system includes the liver, thyroid, adrenal glands and the mitochondria, which power most of the cells in our body. Metabolic imbalances can cause difficulties with mood, focus, and attention, as well as abnormalities in blood pressure or heart rate.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute medical phone consultation. To schedule yours, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987, or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

08/01/2026

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR AUGUST 3 AT NOON! FOUR MAJOR SYSTEMS IN OUR BODY OFTEN MALFUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE HELPS US DIAGNOSE AND SUCCESSFULLY TREAT OUR YOUNG PATIENTS.
When it comes to autism, there ARE answers and children CAN get better. Diagnosing and treating the medical conditions that are linked to autistic behavior makes a world of difference.

There are four major systems in the body that are commonly malfunctioning in autism. Many of the medical conditions associated with these systems are linked to autistic behaviors. By treating these medical conditions, we see children improve, sometimes dramatically. The four systems are digestive, neurologic, immune, and metabolic.

Digestive system malfunction is often accompanied with aggressive or self-injurious behavior, melt downs, or crying that comes out of nowhere. Often the child is suffering from constipation, which can magnify the intensity of their behaviors.

The neurologic system includes the brain and the nerves. We often see brain inflammation, seizures, and antibodies that attack the brain. These neurological conditions affect a child’s language, awareness, learning ability, behavior, reactions to loud noises and strong light, sleep patterns, even the taste of food.

The immune system includes the lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, white blood cells, and bone marrow. When the immune system is weak, there can be frequent infections of the skin, digestive system, ears, throat, and sinuses.

The metabolic system includes the liver, thyroid, adrenal glands and the mitochondria, which power most of the cells in our body. Metabolic imbalances can cause difficulties with mood, focus, and attention, as well as abnormalities in blood pressure or heart rate.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute medical phone consultation. To schedule yours, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987, or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs:

07/26/2026

PEOPLE WITH GUT PROBLEMS REPORT FEELING WEIGHED DOWN AND BRAIN FOGGED – SCIENCE CONNECTS MORE DOTS BETWEEN OUR GUT AND OUR MENTAL HEALTH
“So many of my patients talk about problems like fatigue, brain fog and feeling sluggish,” said a doctor involved in the research. Thousands of fibers run from the brain to the abdomen via the vagus nerve, the body’s primary conduit between our gut and our brain.

Signals also travel back and forth between the gut and brain via stress hormones and immune cells. Our gut bacteria produce chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) like serotonin, dopamine and GABA that influence the nervous system. They can improve mood, drive motivation, and calm the nervous system.

Brain fog is the result of “bad connections” between the gut and the brain. Signals from our gut microbes affect many of the brain regions associated with fogginess. So, maintaining a healthy gut can support a clearer mind.

The idea is to eat food that feeds our gut microbes. They rely on fiber as a major source of nutrients, namely fiber rich foods like vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains. It also helps to add more fermented foods to your diet, like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi.

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute medical phone consultation. To schedule yours, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987, or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/well/mind/gut-brain-fog-health.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0lA.oUJA.QGNXz1f8Y9YV&smid=url-share

07/20/2026

100 MILLION ADULTS SUFFER FROM INSOMNIA AND MILLIONS MORE HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING. LEARN THE UNDERLYING MEDICAL CAUSES AND HOW TO GET THE RESTFUL SLEEP THAT WE ALL NEED.
A good night’s sleep typically leaves us feeling alert, refreshed, energetic, and more optimistic. Unfortunately, there is a long list of things that can be behind sleep problems, including noise, stress, light, disease, temperature, travel, medications, ageing, food, pain, and more. 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, so it can function at its best.

Poor sleep can leave us feeling worn out, anxious, irritable, and accident prone. An ongoing lack of sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, obesity, diabetes, and lower fertility rates.

In this Live event, you will learn some specific remedies for getting a better night’s sleep:
• Analyzing and improving the sleep environment
• Better food and beverage choices
• Acupuncture and neuro-feedback
• Breathing techniques
• Sleep enhancing supplements

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute medical phone consultation. To schedule yours, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987, or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

07/16/2026

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, JULY 20 AT NOON! 100 MILLION ADULTS SUFFER FROM INSOMNIA AND MILLIONS MORE HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING. LEARN THE UNDERLYING MEDICAL CAUSES AND HOW TO GET THE RESTFUL SLEEP THAT WE ALL NEED.
A good night’s sleep typically leaves us feeling alert, refreshed, energetic, and more optimistic. Unfortunately, there is a long list of things that can be behind sleep problems, including noise, stress, light, disease, temperature, travel, medications, ageing, food, pain, and more. 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, so it can function at its best. Poor sleep can leave us feeling worn out, anxious, irritable, and accident prone. An ongoing lack of sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, obesity, diabetes, and lower fertility rates.

In this Live event, you will learn some specific remedies for getting a better night’s sleep:
• Analyzing and improving the sleep environment
• Better food and beverage choices
• Acupuncture and neuro-feedback
• Breathing techniques
• Sleep enhancing supplements

NOTE: If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule the, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

07/11/2026

HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRESS AND ANXIETY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT BOTH
This article features practical, easy-to-understand lists and comparisons between stress and anxiety, along with actions that work to relieve and overcome them.

Everyday, occasional stress about a situation at work or home, a bill that wasn’t expected, a child’s difficulty completing their homework every night – for most of us, though not enjoyable, it’s normal. We all deal with it to some degree. If each situation gets out of hand, the situational stress can turn into chronic stress. Chronic stress can pretty easily lead to anxiety.

One thing people can do about both, but that often gets overlooked because of its simplicity, is the power of movement. Physical activity stimulates and benefits many more elements of our body than just our muscles.

Physical activity includes everything from a brisk walk, riding a bike, taking a run, surfing, swimming, playing basketball, tennis, or pickle ball, to walking up the stairs at work or apartment building. Physical activity increases blood flow and the production of neurotransmitters and neurotrophins.

These substances enhance memory, thinking, and focus. Physical activity also stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural mood enhancers. It benefits the heart, lungs, immune system and more. If physical activity could be put in a pill, it would be a miracle drug.

For some people who are feeling stressed and anxious, the idea of physical activity can feel like a 25-pound bag of rice is on their shoulders. It’s a Catch-22, because they think they have to first overcome that feeling of resistance, so they don’t start.

The answer is to stop thinking about it and just go. Once we start some physical activity everyday, it pretty easily becomes something that makes us feel better, and then life starts to look a brighter.

NOTE: Whether you have trouble sleeping or any other health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge 30-minute phone consultation. To schedule a time, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/schedule-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 net proceeds go to the Family Support Fund to help families with special needs children cover the cost of their medical treatment. https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/stress-vs-anxiety

07/06/2026

LEARN WHY UNDIAGNOSED THYROID CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE FATIGUE, WEIGHT GAIN, ANXIETY, POOR SLEEP AND MORE.

What an enlightening video from Dr. Taketa-Wong and Dr. Williams about a little known medical condition. The thyroid is a small gland with an enormous impact on our health. When it isn't functioning properly, symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, brain fog, constipation, and poor sleep, can make everyday life challenging. Many patients are told that thyroid medication is their only option, yet they continue to struggle with symptoms while taking it, even when their lab tests appear normal.

Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and Graves' disease: Dr. Taketa-Wong and Dr. Williams, went beyond the typical treatments that simply replace thyroid hormone. They revealed the underlying factors that contribute to thyroid dysfunction. Our doctors address the root causes in addition to the symptoms, so our patients experience significant improvement.

You will learn:

• The hidden effects of environmental toxins and chemicals on thyroid health.
• The essential nutrients and medicinal herbs that naturally improve healthy thyroid function.
• Why balancing adrenal function is a critical part of successful thyroid treatment.
• The powerful natural medicines that help regulate the immune system in autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease.
• Compelling case examples of patients who are now enjoying better health

Whether you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, or wonder if your thyroid isn’t functioning as it should, you will learn how to better understand what’s going on in your body. Join Dr. Taketa-Wong and Dr. Williams as they reveal how naturopathic medicine restores healthy thyroid function and improves the lives of people struggling with thyroid disorders.

NOTE: Whether you have a thyroid condition or any other 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/schedule-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 net proceeds go to the Family Support Fund to help families with special needs children cover the cost of their medical treatment. https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html