By myohmy October 25, 2014
You should never have to have another therapist have to help you with the trauma and distress of another therapist. That traumatizing therapist is Dr Daniel Reed Psyd of Honolulu. He even has a bad rep with other doctors in the psych community of Oahu, the anti - therapist that'll mess a patient up further for another doctor to fix. He is a true puppet of the state, useless to the important people, patients, and only kept practicing because he's the puppet that'll wright what the state wants to read. If you go to an appointment of his and your not 100% haole (white) like he is you best bring a haole friend or relative along with you because Dr Daniel Reed doesn't care much for the natives here. I really don't get it when haoles from the mainland come here hating on the natives or people who aren't like them. You are now living in Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific ocean. What are you expecting? If people like Dr Reed want to comfortably live on an island with his own people then he needs to move to some place like Iceland or an island off of Norway or Sweden or something, not Hawaii where you most likely will have to deal with, oh I dunno, perhaps Hawaiians. ...read more
By NotMadJustSad May 25, 2014
I call Dr Reed the Dark Ice King coincidentally. A shrink who's act like a sociopath who you don't want to know how many dead bodies he got in his garage. That's a scary and ironic thing. He's cold, creepy and no help at all. Worst shrink bin the island probably. No heart no emotion. ...read more
By Aloha2u November 19, 2013
Beware, My experience is that he is a VERY COLD FISH, exhibited no emotions, caring or warmth of any sort. I was referred to him. I was told to bring any pertinent information with me to the appointment. My psychologist said it wasn't professional for her to give a copy to me, but it would be better to fax it directly to him...since the appointment was the next day. I agreed. From my psychologist office, with the phone on speaker phone I called and the conversation went something like this. Dr. Reed: "Dr, Reed," Me: "Aloha Dr. Reed, this is D***** N*******, I have an appointment with you tomorrow at noon." Dr. Reed: (Silence, not even an "Ok, how can I help you?") Me: Hello, are you there? Dr. Reed (More silence, then something unintelligible) Me: "I'm with my psychologist now and she would like your fax number to send her evaluation to you. She doesn't want to just give it to me to bring. Dr. Reed (after another long pause in a monotone voice) ...my fax is broken. (really???) Me: "Uhh, ok, uh, ... Dr. Reed: ...just bring it with you. (...I had already explained she wanted to send it securely...) Me: "But she doesn't want to release it to me, just wants to send it securely to you. Dr. Reed: (after another long pause, coldy, sarcastically and smuggly) ...I don't know what to tell her. Needless to say, I cancelled the appointment. He didn't even have the courtesy to say, "Tell her I'm sorry, but my fax is broken." Just a strange man with a strange attitude. ...read more
Why Some Weight Loss Programs Fail Failure to identify contributing factors in weight gain Not being realistic about the time that it takes for permanent healthy weight loss. Expect your dietary and exercise changes to be lifelong habits. Plan to take 24-36 months to attain your ideal weight. Constipation Poor digestion Mental/emotional issues. Mental and emotional issues in our lives affect our eating habits and our relationship with food. For many people, it is necessary to address this component of health in order to attain permanent weight loss. Intestinal yeast imbalance Wrong dietary plan Not being realistic about the time that it takes for permanent healthy weight loss. Expect your dietary and exercise changes to be lifelong habits. Plan to take 24-36 months to attain your ideal weight. Inability to burn total calories being consumed Water retention Food sensitivities Poor liver function Deficiency of essential nutrients needed for normal metabolism Food sensitivities Intestinal yeast imbalance Toxic metals stored in fat tissue Poor carbohydrate metabolism Here are Natural Ways to Weight Loss: Exercise. Exercise helps reduce weight. Research shows that frequency of exercise is the most important factor in weight loss. Duration of exercise is the second most important factor. Exercise has important benefits: Increases lean body mass, which automatically increases your metabolism – muscle tissue has a higher metabolic rate (burns more calories) than adipose (fat) tissue. Improves mood, improves sleep, improves balance and coordination, lowers blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, improves immune system function, improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol and overall significantly reduces the risk of heart disease. Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Dietary plan. Never use a low calorie diet again. This is not a diet. Banish the word from your vocabulary. Replace it with “I choose to live a particular way that includes a moderate amount of good clean food, regular exercise, relaxation, fun, time for myself and caring for myself and others.” Atkins Diet…Zone Diet…Low Fat Diet… They all share a common flaw: a “one size fits all” approach. Naturopathic physicians can work with you to determine the lifetime eating plan that is right for you which will promote overall health as well as permanent weight loss. Stress Management. If you have hormonal imbalances that are caused by chronic stress, stress management will help with weight loss. It is often necessary to take a hard look at how one reacts to stress from mental/emotional issues in one’s life and how to resolve/manage/change these responses to be more healthy. Nutrition. Difficulties losing weight are often related to deficiencies in nutrients which are necessary for proper metabolism. If fats can’t be broken down properly, weight loss is difficult or impossible. Nutrients such as B-vitamins, lipoic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, chromium, L-carnitine and Co-enzyme Q-10 are essential for proper metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Nutrients necessary for proper thyroid function include tyrosine, iodine, selenium, zinc, and copper. Food cravings and insulin resistance can also be due to nutrient deficiencies. Botanical (Herbal) Medicine Botanical medicine may be used to promote weight loss in a variety of ways: Support and tonify adrenal or thyroid glands. Support proper metabolism. Help with stress reactions and relaxation. Supplement Quality Is Important Nutritional and botanical supplements used in these treatments are intended to have a physiological effect and clinical benefit, i.e., they are effective and your health improves. Read our article on choosing a supplement to learn more about how to achieve the best results from your supplements. What Should You Do Next? If you want to consult a naturopathic doctor about weight loss, Please contact Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (By appointment) To schedule an appointment or to arrange an after hours or weekend visit, PLEASE CALL: 808-373-9966 Email: 808NaturalHealingHawaii@gmail.com CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING 5283 Kimokeo Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 ...read more
By Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff December 13, 2016
Traditional Chinese medicine teaches us that all disease begins with the emotions. Anger can disrupt liver function; fear can impair kidney function; anxiety can destroy the heart; worry may dampen the energy of the spleen; and resentment will weaken the digestive system. Conversely, healing and repairing imbalances in the physiology of our organs can lead to a lighter, healthier attitude and emotional balance. Health is a MIND/BODY/SPIRIT interactive dance. Each partner in the dance must have well balance, well nourished and practiced choreography in order to acquire and maintain dynamic health. Acupuncture, Cupping, Acupressure, Herbal formulas, and Qigong are common forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture can help treat addictions and Cupping is used to relax tense muscles from strain. Herbal formulations of plants can help with infections within the body and Acupressure can promote better blood circulation. Qigong which incorporates posture and body movements can help with mental health and focus. Incorporating the teachings and practices of this ancient medicine into our daily lives can help us find balance and harmony within ourselves. ...read more
By Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff December 13, 2016
Liver doctors, also known as hepatologists, treat and help prevent diseases of the liver. Although patients with diagnosed disorders such as hepatitis, liver cancer and cirrhosis must seek the help of a liver doctor, healthy individuals with a family history of liver disease should consider ... ...read more
Most doctor offices are designed with the patient in mind. Most people get nervous and impatient while waiting for their appointment. Here are some good ideas for ways to furnish your office with a relaxing atmosphere and comfortable for the patients. ...read more
