Audrey E. Kitagawa, J.D.
President and Founder
Background
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
President, Hawaii Health Foundation
Founder, University Integrative Medicine
Chair, International Holistic Therapy Association
EDUCATION
Harvard University, Nutrition, MPH, 1987
University of Hawaii, Medicine, MD, 1985
University of Hawaii, Law, JD, 1979
University of Illinois, Business, BS, 1972
TRAINING
University of Hawaii, Preventive Medicine Residency, 1987 ‑ 89
Harvard University, Preventive Medicine Residency, 1986 ‑ 87
Kushi Institute, Oriental Medicine, Macrobiotics, 1986 - 87
University of Hawaii, Internal Medicine Residency, 1985 - 86
CERTIFICATION
American Board of Preventive Medicine
American Board of Medical Examiners
Hawaii State Bar Association
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
University of Hawaii School of Medicine (Previous)
Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
University of Hawaii, Department of Public Health (Previous)
Cancer Research Center of Hawaii (Previous)
EXPERIENCE
2005 – Present: Founder, University Integrative Medicine
1996 – Present: President, Hawaii Health Foundation: Founding President of this organization co-founded with Kenneth F. Brown, then Chair of Queen’s Health System, the largest hospital system in Hawaii. The Foundation’s purpose is to promote health through an integration of universal principles embodied in traditional Hawaiian healing principles with modern medical science. Creator of the Hawaii Diet Program.
2014 – Present: Chair, International Holistic Therapy Association
2004 – 2019: Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, University of Hawaii School of Medicine
2013 – Present: Prior, Priory of Hawaii, Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John Russian Grand Priory
1987 – 2005: Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: Founding Director of Integrative Medicine department, and family practice physician
1989 – 2005: Co-Founder of Waianae Diet Program, a program that integrates traditional Hawaiian healing principles with modern nutrition and medical practice
1987 – 2005: Private practice specializing in nutrition-related disease and integrative medicine. As part of this practice, macrobiotics, an approach recognized by the NIH as an “alternative” nutrition modality based on oriental medical principles is integrated with modern medical practice.
1997 – Present: Founder of BioTrends Pacific, LLC: To help fund Hawaii Health Foundation and other health promotion activities, created the “Shintani Cuisine” program at Zippy’s Restaurants which served an estimated 900,000 low-fat, no-cholesterol meals to diners with 100% of royalties donated to non-profit organizations. Currently it offers Scalar Energy Field chamber health enhancement services.
1992 – Present: Founder of Health Foundation Press/Halpax Publishing: To help fund health promotion activities, published/authored or partnered on over 450,000 health books including a national infomercial.
1980 – 1995: General Counsel, Trends of Hawaii (Family corporation) Handled legal issues of a family corporation that employed up to 100 employees.
1982 – 1983: Instructor, Kaplan Test Preparation Center
1976 – 1976: Realtor Associate, Mike McCormack Realtors
1973 – 1976: Marketing: Trends of Hawaii
1974 – 1975: Graduate Assistant: Dale Carnegie Courses
1970 – 1972: Manager, Equipment for Wheelchair Sports Program, University of Illinois
1969 – 1970: Mason’s Apprentice: Thompson Construction Company
HONORS
"Secretary's Award for Excellence" 1993 for health promotion in the community: Awarded by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Formally designated a “Living Treasure of Hawaii” for service and contribution to the community 2006 by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, (a program modeled after the “Living National Treasure” program in Japan).
“Distinguished Alumni Honoree” 1999: Awarded by the University of Hawaii
“Grand Cross” awarded by the Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John Russian Grand Priory for worldwide service in the tradition of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem.
Formally knighted by the Sovereign Order of the Orthodox Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem. (the oldest Christian healing order in the world) 2009—and in 2014, named Knight Commander and Prior of the Priory of Hawaii of this Order.
“Pua Akana o ka La Award” by the Sunrise Ministry Foundation, Hawaii 2016
“Kalama Award” 2012: Awarded by Rotary International, East Honolulu for public service.
“Integrative Medicine Award” 2004: Awarded by the Hawaii Wellness Institute
“Certificate of Recognition and Commendation” 2000: Honolulu City Council
“Governor's Commendation” 1999: Awarded by Governor Benjamin Cayetano
“Honorary Member of the Mortar Board” 1999: Mortar Board, Hui Pookela Chapter University of Hawaii
Public Service Honoree of the “Loio No Na Kanaka” (Lawyer of the People) 1998
“Champion of the People” 1997: Awarded by the Waianae Coast Coalition for Human Services
“Commendation for work on behalf of Native Hawaiians” 1997: by resolution of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.
“Certificate of Recognition and Commendation” for health promotion in Hawaii 1997: Hawaii State Senate
1995 “Food Hero”: Awarded by “Eating Well” Magazine
"Kaonohi Award" For public service in Hawaiian health 1994: Awarded by the Native Hawaiian Health Organization “Papa Ola Lokahi”
"Community Health Promotion Award" 1992: Awarded by the Hawaii State Department of Health
"Ten Who Made a Difference" 1991: named by the Honolulu Star Bulletin
"Outstanding non‑Hawaiian of the Year" 1990: Awarded by the Hawaiian Civic Clubs
“Outstanding Young Men of America” 1986
"Outstanding First Year Medical Student" 1980: Awarded by the American Medical Students Association
Phi Delta Phi 1979: National Legal Fraternity (established to promote a higher standard of professional ethics)
Law Review 1978: University of Hawaii School of Law
MEMBERSHIPS
Chair, International Holistic Therapy Association
National Advisory Board, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
National Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
Hawaii State Bar Association
President of the Board of Directors, Center for Attitudinal Healing
Prior and Knight Commander of the Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John, Priory of Hawaii
Vice Chair and Senior Kahu, Kupuna Council, Traditional Native Hawaiian Healers
Chair, Advisory Board, Gandhi International Institute of Peace
Board of Directors, East West Quigong International
Board of Directors, Na Kokua Ministries
Rotary Club of East Honolulu
Honorary Member, Mortar Board, University of Hawaii
Former Vice President, Board of Directors, Hawaii State Consortium for Integrative Medicine
Former Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Hawaii Affiliate
Former Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Hawaii Affiliate
Former Board of Directors, Ke Ola Mamo, Native Hawaiian Health Organization
Former member, E Ola Mau, Native Hawaiian Health Professionals Organization
Former member, Honolulu Executives Association
Former President, Asian American Alliance, University of Illinois
PRESENTATIONS
Over 1000 professional and community activities and presentations on nutrition at virtually all levels of the community from the Federal and state government to low income housing, to senior groups, to professional conferences; and in the academic community from NIH to medical school to elementary school. Presentations have been local, national and international including Japan and Canada. (List available on request.) Some examples include the following:
• Speaker at World Congress of Integrative Medicine, New York, 2018
• Speaker at World Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, 2016
• Speaker at Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016
• Speaker at International Porphyrin Society, Waseda University, Tokyo Japan, 2015
• Keynote Speaker at “Aging In Place” Conference, Honolulu 2014
• Speaker at 15th Annual World Congress of QiGong in San Francisco, 2013
• Speaker at Global Peace Forum, Rotary International, 2013
• Featured Speaker, Grand Rounds, University of Hawaii School of Medicine, 2012
• Speaker at World Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Japan 2011
• Guest lecturer, Global Health College, to health professionals from Japan, 2004 - 10.
• Speaker at Global Foundation for Integrative Medicine, Albuquerque, 2007
• Keynote speaker at the Winter Institute for Black Studies at University of Hawaii 2005
• Keynote speaker at the “Diabetes, Hawaiian Style” conference Maui 2005
• CME lecture at Tripler Army Medical Center on Diabetes and nutrition 2005
• Speaker at the Straub Foundation cardiovascular disease conference 2005
• Marquee presentation at the Maui Lifefest, Kapalua, Maui 2004
• Guest lecturer at the Kushi Institute in Becket Massachusetts 2003
• Presentation at Hawaii Medical Association annual meeting 2003
• Speaker at 2002 Fall Health Classic in Malibu, California
• Presentation at Hawaii Dietetic Association annual meeting 2001
• Guest Lecturer at Cornell University nutrition department 1996-1999
• Presentation at International Conference of Diets of Asia 1995, San Francisco, California.
• NIH presentation in 1992 regarding Waianae Diet Program, an obesity and cardiovascular risk intervention program
• Presentations at Diabetes in Native Peoples conference 1991 and 1993
• Presentation at Food Choices 2000 on health and traditional diet 1993
• Numerous presentations at schools, at all levels on nutrition and health to students, faculty, staff, and parent groups
• Numerous presentations at:
• Hospitals
• Health fairs, health seminars
• Native Hawaiian homesteads
• Senior and Low-income housing facilities
• Community organizations
• Corporate meetings
• Judicial, legislative, and administrative branches of government in Hawaii
PUBLICATIONS
Shintani, T. T., C. K. Hughes, S. K. Beckham, H. K. O`Connor. “Obesity and cardiovascular risk intervention through the ad libitum feeding of traditional Hawaiian Diet.” Am J Clin Nutr 53 (1991):1647S-51S.
Apau-Ludlum N, Shintani T, Harrigan R. “Scalar Field Therapy and Mitigation of Seizure Disorder: A Case Report. J Neurol Res 2(4): (2012), 172-5.
Harrigan R, Mbabuike N, Efird JT, Easa D, Shintani TT, Hammatt Z, Perez J, Shomaker TS.Use of provider delivered complementary and alternative therapies in Hawai'i: results of the Hawai'i Health Survey. Hawaii Med J. 2006 May;65(5):130-2, 134-139.
Shintani, T. T., S. Beckham, A. C. Brown, H.K. O’Connor. “The Hawaii Diet: ad libitum high carbohydrate, low fat multi-cultural diet for the reduction of chronic disease risk factors: obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia.” Hawaii Med J 60(3) (2001):69-73.
Shintani, T. T., S. K. Beckham, J. Tang, H.K O’Connor, C.K. Hughes. “Waianae Diet Program: long-term follow-up.” Hawaii Medical J 58(5) (1999):117-22.
Shintani, T. T., C. K. Hughes. “Traditional diets of the Pacific and coronary heart disease.” J of Cardiovascular Risk 1(1) (1994):16-20.
Danao-Camara, T.C., T. T. Shintani. “The Dietary Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis: Case Reports and Review of the Literature.” Hawaii Medical Journal (1999): 58(5) p126-31.
Shintani, T.T. The Hawaiian Experience – The Waianae Project. Proceedings of the Straub Foundation. 62;(2):35, 1998.
Shintani, T.T., Beckham, S.K., O`Connor, H.K., C.K. Hughes. "The Waianae diet Program: A Community‑Based Culturally Sensitive Health Intervention for Native Hawaiians." Hawaii Medical J. 1994.
Perez M, Shintani T, Rodriguez B, et al 2013. The Role of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) and Sleep. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 4(10A): 1-7.
Perez M, Rodriguez B, Shintani T, et al 2013. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA): Analysis of Preclinical and Safety Literature. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 4(10): 1009-1013.
Rodriguez BL1, Curb JD, Davis J, Shintani T, Perez MH, Apau-Ludlum N, Johnson C, Harrigan RC; Use of the dietary supplement 5-aminiolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and its relationship with glucose levels and hemoglobin A1C among individuals with prediabetes.; .Clin Transl Sci. 2012 Aug;5(4):314-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-8062.
LAW PUBLICATIONS
Shintani,T.T., “The Success of Hawaii’s Medical Claims Conciliation Panel, Hawaii Med J, 40(2) 41-7, 1981.
Shintani, T.T., "Last Rights": Hawaii's Law on the Right to Choice of Therapy for Dying Patients, 1 U. Haw. L. REV. 144, 151 (1979).
BOOKS
The Peace Diet™, Shintani, T, Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii 2014.
The Waianae Book of Hawaiian Health, Shintani, T.T., Hughes, CK. Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Honolulu, Hawaii, 1991.
Eat More, Weigh Less® Diet, Shintani, T.T. Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1993.
52 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease, Shintani, T.T., Miller, JMT. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1993.
52 Ways to Prevent Cancer, Shintani, T.T., Miller, JMT. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1993.
Eat More, Weigh Less® CookBook, Shintani, T.T. Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1995.
HawaiiDiet® Cookbook, Shintani, T.T. Health Foundation Press, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1997.
HawaiiDie®, Shintani, T.T. Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, 1999.
Eat More, Weigh Less® Foods That Cause Weight Loss, Shintani, T.T. Health Foundation Press, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2000.
Eat More, Weigh Less® Lose Weight While You Sleep, Shintani, T.T. Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, HI 2001.
The Good Carbohydrate Revolution, Shintani, T.T. Pocket Books a division of Simon and Schuster, 2002.
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Background
Audrey E. Kitagawa, JD, is the President/Founder of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, the President of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, the former Advisor to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations.
She is a United Nations Representative for the United Religions Initiative, and Chair Emerita of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, A Committee of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations. She has been enstooled into the royal family as the Nekoso Hemaa, (i.e. Queen Mother of Development), of Ajiyamanti in Ghana, West Africa, and has a school which she helped to build named after her in her African name, the Nana Ode Anyankobea Junior Secondary School.
She wrote the chapter, Crossing World Views, The Power of Perspective in the Hawaii Japanese American Experience, which was published in a book about multiculturalism, communication and Asian women entitled, Learning In The Light. Her chapter, Globalization As The Fuel For Religious And Ethnic Conflict has been published in the book, Globalization And Identity, Cultural Diversity, Religion and Citizenship. Her article, The Role Of Identity In The Rise And Decline of Buddhism In Hawaii, The 50th State Of The United States Of America, has been published in Sambodhi, a Buddhist Journal. She published articles in World Affairs The Journal Of International Issues, entitled, The Power of Om: Transformation of Consciousness, and Practical Spirituality. She wrote the chapter, The US In Foreign Affairs: Source of Global Security, Or Source of Global Fear? in the book, America & The World The Double Bind. She is currently writing a chapter on Space Ethics for a legal, academic book on Space Law.
She has been listed in Who's Who Of American Law, Who's Who Of American Women, Who's Who In America, Who's Who In The World, and Prominent People of Hawaii. She is the recipient of the Medal “Pride of Eurasia” and a Diploma from the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Education and Science L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University for her outstanding contribution to the development of spiritual culture and education in Eurasia. She is the recipient of the Spirit of the UN Award which is given to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated the vision and spirit of the United Nations as expressed through the UN Charter, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She was conferred an Honorary Interfaith Minister degree by the New Seminary.
Biography
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
President, Hawaii Health Foundation
Founder, University Integrative Medicine
Chair, International Holistic Therapy Association
EDUCATION
Harvard University, Nutrition, MPH, 1987
University of Hawaii, Medicine, MD, 1985
University of Hawaii, Law, JD, 1979
University of Illinois, Business, BS, 1972
TRAINING
University of Hawaii, Preventive Medicine Residency, 1987 ‑ 89
Harvard University, Preventive Medicine Residency, 1986 ‑ 87
Kushi Institute, Oriental Medicine, Macrobiotics, 1986 - 87
University of Hawaii, Internal Medicine Residency, 1985 - 86
CERTIFICATION
American Board of Preventive Medicine
American Board of Medical Examiners
Hawaii State Bar Association
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
University of Hawaii School of Medicine (Previous)
Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
University of Hawaii, Department of Public Health (Previous)
Cancer Research Center of Hawaii (Previous)
EXPERIENCE
2005 – Present: Founder, University Integrative Medicine
1996 – Present: President, Hawaii Health Foundation: Founding President of this organization co-founded with Kenneth F. Brown, then Chair of Queen’s Health System, the largest hospital system in Hawaii. The Foundation’s purpose is to promote health through an integration of universal principles embodied in traditional Hawaiian healing principles with modern medical science. Creator of the Hawaii Diet Program.
2014 – Present: Chair, International Holistic Therapy Association
2004 – 2019: Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, University of Hawaii School of Medicine
2013 – Present: Prior, Priory of Hawaii, Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John Russian Grand Priory
1987 – 2005: Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: Founding Director of Integrative Medicine department, and family practice physician
1989 – 2005: Co-Founder of Waianae Diet Program, a program that integrates traditional Hawaiian healing principles with modern nutrition and medical practice
1987 – 2005: Private practice specializing in nutrition-related disease and integrative medicine. As part of this practice, macrobiotics, an approach recognized by the NIH as an “alternative” nutrition modality based on oriental medical principles is integrated with modern medical practice.
1997 – Present: Founder of BioTrends Pacific, LLC: To help fund Hawaii Health Foundation and other health promotion activities, created the “Shintani Cuisine” program at Zippy’s Restaurants which served an estimated 900,000 low-fat, no-cholesterol meals to diners with 100% of royalties donated to non-profit organizations. Currently it offers Scalar Energy Field chamber health enhancement services.
1992 – Present: Founder of Health Foundation Press/Halpax Publishing: To help fund health promotion activities, published/authored or partnered on over 450,000 health books including a national infomercial.
1980 – 1995: General Counsel, Trends of Hawaii (Family corporation) Handled legal issues of a family corporation that employed up to 100 employees.
1982 – 1983: Instructor, Kaplan Test Preparation Center
1976 – 1976: Realtor Associate, Mike McCormack Realtors
1973 – 1976: Marketing: Trends of Hawaii
1974 – 1975: Graduate Assistant: Dale Carnegie Courses
1970 – 1972: Manager, Equipment for Wheelchair Sports Program, University of Illinois
1969 – 1970: Mason’s Apprentice: Thompson Construction Company
HONORS
"Secretary's Award for Excellence" 1993 for health promotion in the community: Awarded by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Formally designated a “Living Treasure of Hawaii” for service and contribution to the community 2006 by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, (a program modeled after the “Living National Treasure” program in Japan).
“Distinguished Alumni Honoree” 1999: Awarded by the University of Hawaii
“Grand Cross” awarded by the Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John Russian Grand Priory for worldwide service in the tradition of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem.
Formally knighted by the Sovereign Order of the Orthodox Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem. (the oldest Christian healing order in the world) 2009—and in 2014, named Knight Commander and Prior of the Priory of Hawaii of this Order.
“Pua Akana o ka La Award” by the Sunrise Ministry Foundation, Hawaii 2016
“Kalama Award” 2012: Awarded by Rotary International, East Honolulu for public service.
“Integrative Medicine Award” 2004: Awarded by the Hawaii Wellness Institute
“Certificate of Recognition and Commendation” 2000: Honolulu City Council
“Governor's Commendation” 1999: Awarded by Governor Benjamin Cayetano
“Honorary Member of the Mortar Board” 1999: Mortar Board, Hui Pookela Chapter University of Hawaii
Public Service Honoree of the “Loio No Na Kanaka” (Lawyer of the People) 1998
“Champion of the People” 1997: Awarded by the Waianae Coast Coalition for Human Services
“Commendation for work on behalf of Native Hawaiians” 1997: by resolution of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.
“Certificate of Recognition and Commendation” for health promotion in Hawaii 1997: Hawaii State Senate
1995 “Food Hero”: Awarded by “Eating Well” Magazine
"Kaonohi Award" For public service in Hawaiian health 1994: Awarded by the Native Hawaiian Health Organization “Papa Ola Lokahi”
"Community Health Promotion Award" 1992: Awarded by the Hawaii State Department of Health
"Ten Who Made a Difference" 1991: named by the Honolulu Star Bulletin
"Outstanding non‑Hawaiian of the Year" 1990: Awarded by the Hawaiian Civic Clubs
“Outstanding Young Men of America” 1986
"Outstanding First Year Medical Student" 1980: Awarded by the American Medical Students Association
Phi Delta Phi 1979: National Legal Fraternity (established to promote a higher standard of professional ethics)
Law Review 1978: University of Hawaii School of Law
MEMBERSHIPS
Chair, International Holistic Therapy Association
National Advisory Board, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
National Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
Hawaii State Bar Association
President of the Board of Directors, Center for Attitudinal Healing
Prior and Knight Commander of the Knights of the Orthodox Order of St. John, Priory of Hawaii
Vice Chair and Senior Kahu, Kupuna Council, Traditional Native Hawaiian Healers
Chair, Advisory Board, Gandhi International Institute of Peace
Board of Directors, East West Quigong International
Board of Directors, Na Kokua Ministries
Rotary Club of East Honolulu
Honorary Member, Mortar Board, University of Hawaii
Former Vice President, Board of Directors, Hawaii State Consortium for Integrative Medicine
Former Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Hawaii Affiliate
Former Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Hawaii Affiliate
Former Board of Directors, Ke Ola Mamo, Native Hawaiian Health Organization
Former member, E Ola Mau, Native Hawaiian Health Professionals Organization
Former member, Honolulu Executives Association
Former President, Asian American Alliance, University of Illinois
PRESENTATIONS
Over 1000 professional and community activities and presentations on nutrition at virtually all levels of the community from the Federal and state government to low income housing, to senior groups, to professional conferences; and in the academic community from NIH to medical school to elementary school. Presentations have been local, national and international including Japan and Canada. (List available on request.) Some examples include the following:
• Speaker at World Congress of Integrative Medicine, New York, 2018
• Speaker at World Congress of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, 2016
• Speaker at Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016
• Speaker at International Porphyrin Society, Waseda University, Tokyo Japan, 2015
• Keynote Speaker at “Aging In Place” Conference, Honolulu 2014
• Speaker at 15th Annual World Congress of QiGong in San Francisco, 2013
• Speaker at Global Peace Forum, Rotary International, 2013
• Featured Speaker, Grand Rounds, University of Hawaii School of Medicine, 2012
• Speaker at World Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Japan 2011
• Guest lecturer, Global Health College, to health professionals from Japan, 2004 - 10.
• Speaker at Global Foundation for Integrative Medicine, Albuquerque, 2007
• Keynote speaker at the Winter Institute for Black Studies at University of Hawaii 2005
• Keynote speaker at the “Diabetes, Hawaiian Style” conference Maui 2005
• CME lecture at Tripler Army Medical Center on Diabetes and nutrition 2005
• Speaker at the Straub Foundation cardiovascular disease conference 2005
• Marquee presentation at the Maui Lifefest, Kapalua, Maui 2004
• Guest lecturer at the Kushi Institute in Becket Massachusetts 2003
• Presentation at Hawaii Medical Association annual meeting 2003
• Speaker at 2002 Fall Health Classic in Malibu, California
• Presentation at Hawaii Dietetic Association annual meeting 2001
• Guest Lecturer at Cornell University nutrition department 1996-1999
• Presentation at International Conference of Diets of Asia 1995, San Francisco, California.
• NIH presentation in 1992 regarding Waianae Diet Program, an obesity and cardiovascular risk intervention program
• Presentations at Diabetes in Native Peoples conference 1991 and 1993
• Presentation at Food Choices 2000 on health and traditional diet 1993
• Numerous presentations at schools, at all levels on nutrition and health to students, faculty, staff, and parent groups
• Numerous presentations at:
• Hospitals
• Health fairs, health seminars
• Native Hawaiian homesteads
• Senior and Low-income housing facilities
• Community organizations
• Corporate meetings
• Judicial, legislative, and administrative branches of government in Hawaii
PUBLICATIONS
Shintani, T. T., C. K. Hughes, S. K. Beckham, H. K. O`Connor. “Obesity and cardiovascular risk intervention through the ad libitum feeding of traditional Hawaiian Diet.” Am J Clin Nutr 53 (1991):1647S-51S.
Apau-Ludlum N, Shintani T, Harrigan R. “Scalar Field Therapy and Mitigation of Seizure Disorder: A Case Report. J Neurol Res 2(4): (2012), 172-5.
Harrigan R, Mbabuike N, Efird JT, Easa D, Shintani TT, Hammatt Z, Perez J, Shomaker TS.Use of provider delivered complementary and alternative therapies in Hawai'i: results of the Hawai'i Health Survey. Hawaii Med J. 2006 May;65(5):130-2, 134-139.
Shintani, T. T., S. Beckham, A. C. Brown, H.K. O’Connor. “The Hawaii Diet: ad libitum high carbohydrate, low fat multi-cultural diet for the reduction of chronic disease risk factors: obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperglycemia.” Hawaii Med J 60(3) (2001):69-73.
Shintani, T. T., S. K. Beckham, J. Tang, H.K O’Connor, C.K. Hughes. “Waianae Diet Program: long-term follow-up.” Hawaii Medical J 58(5) (1999):117-22.
Shintani, T. T., C. K. Hughes. “Traditional diets of the Pacific and coronary heart disease.” J of Cardiovascular Risk 1(1) (1994):16-20.
Danao-Camara, T.C., T. T. Shintani. “The Dietary Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis: Case Reports and Review of the Literature.” Hawaii Medical Journal (1999): 58(5) p126-31.
Shintani, T.T. The Hawaiian Experience – The Waianae Project. Proceedings of the Straub Foundation. 62;(2):35, 1998.
Shintani, T.T., Beckham, S.K., O`Connor, H.K., C.K. Hughes. "The Waianae diet Program: A Community‑Based Culturally Sensitive Health Intervention for Native Hawaiians." Hawaii Medical J. 1994.
Perez M, Shintani T, Rodriguez B, et al 2013. The Role of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) and Sleep. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 4(10A): 1-7.
Perez M, Rodriguez B, Shintani T, et al 2013. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA): Analysis of Preclinical and Safety Literature. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 4(10): 1009-1013.
Rodriguez BL1, Curb JD, Davis J, Shintani T, Perez MH, Apau-Ludlum N, Johnson C, Harrigan RC; Use of the dietary supplement 5-aminiolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and its relationship with glucose levels and hemoglobin A1C among individuals with prediabetes.; .Clin Transl Sci. 2012 Aug;5(4):314-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-8062.
LAW PUBLICATIONS
Shintani,T.T., “The Success of Hawaii’s Medical Claims Conciliation Panel, Hawaii Med J, 40(2) 41-7, 1981.
Shintani, T.T., "Last Rights": Hawaii's Law on the Right to Choice of Therapy for Dying Patients, 1 U. Haw. L. REV. 144, 151 (1979).
BOOKS
The Peace Diet™, Shintani, T, Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii 2014.
The Waianae Book of Hawaiian Health, Shintani, T.T., Hughes, CK. Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Honolulu, Hawaii, 1991.
Eat More, Weigh Less® Diet, Shintani, T.T. Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1993.
52 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease, Shintani, T.T., Miller, JMT. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1993.
52 Ways to Prevent Cancer, Shintani, T.T., Miller, JMT. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1993.
Eat More, Weigh Less® CookBook, Shintani, T.T. Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1995.
HawaiiDiet® Cookbook, Shintani, T.T. Health Foundation Press, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1997.
HawaiiDie®, Shintani, T.T. Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, 1999.
Eat More, Weigh Less® Foods That Cause Weight Loss, Shintani, T.T. Health Foundation Press, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2000.
Eat More, Weigh Less® Lose Weight While You Sleep, Shintani, T.T. Halpax Publishing, Honolulu, HI 2001.
The Good Carbohydrate Revolution, Shintani, T.T. Pocket Books a division of Simon and Schuster, 2002.
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Institution
Content
Social
