Dr. Kathryn Taketa-Wong, ND LAc

01/19/2026

THE AMAZING MIND-BODY CONNECTION: HOW TREATING AUTISM MEDICALLY IS ESSENTIAL TO HEALING ITS SYMPTOMS.
It’s well known that our chemistry and biology impact our mood and emotions. What’s not yet as well known is how that works in autism. The science is clear: to effectively treat autism, we must include medical treatment. This Live event focuses on autism and the nervous system.

The doctor continues to share her groundbreaking work in educating the community about autism. For this video, the focus is on autism and the nervous system, which controls both our voluntary and involuntary movements, including breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and so on.

Topics for this event include: brain inflammation, brain antibodies, seizures, sensory processing disorders, headaches, and apraxia (where the body doesn’t respond properly to the person’s commands to the brain).

Dr. Taketa-Wong shared this clinical example: “I had a 9 year old patient with aggressive behavior and seizures. After thorough laboratory testing, I treated the seizures medically, and his aggressive behavior improved. Why?

"Because the seizures were making him feel terrible, and since he was largely nonspeaking, he would act out, sometimes aggressively, towards the people around him. The behavior was clearly linked to his physical condition and needed to be treated medically.”

NOTE: If you have a 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 where all net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

01/16/2026

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 19! THE AMAZING MIND-BODY CONNECTION: HOW TREATING AUTISM MEDICALLY IS ESSENTIAL TO HEALING ITS SYMPTOMS.
It’s well known that our chemistry and biology impact our mood and emotions. What’s not yet as well known is how that works in autism. The science is clear: to effectively treat autism, we must include medical treatment. This Live event focuses on autism and the nervous system.

The doctor continues to share her groundbreaking work in educating the community about autism. For this video, the focus is on autism and the nervous system, which controls both our voluntary and involuntary movements, including breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and so on.

Topics for this event include: brain inflammation, brain antibodies, seizures, sensory processing disorders, headaches, and apraxia (where the body doesn’t respond properly to the person’s commands to the brain).

Dr. Taketa-Wong shared this clinical example: “I had a 9 year old patient with aggressive behavior and seizures. After thorough laboratory testing, I treated the seizures medically, and his aggressive behavior improved. Why?

"Because the seizures were making him feel terrible, and since he was largely nonverbal, he would act out, sometimes aggressively, towards the people around him. The behavior was clearly linked to his physical condition and needed to be treated medically.”

Be empowered with your health! Learn more about the medical treatment of autism and why it’s so successful. Mark your calendars and join the doctor on Monday, January 19 at noon. You are welcome to invite your friends to join in as well. Mahalo!

NOTE: If you have a 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 where all net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

01/11/2026

NEW RESEARCH IDENTIFIED 168 PESTICIDES AND OTHER CHEMICALS THAT ARE TOXIC TO OUR GUT BACTERIA
Most of the chemicals were not previously thought to have any effect on gut bacteria. But the large scale screening conducted by the University of Cambridge revealed the disturbing reality: These chemicals stifle the gut bacteria vital for health. Most of them enter our bodies through food, water, and environmental exposure.

The bacteria alter their function to try and resist the chemical pollutants. This causes some to become resistant to antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, making infections harder to treat.

Our gut microbiome has abut 4,500 different types of bacteria, which work to keep our body running smoothly. When the microbiome is knocked out of balance there can be wide-ranging effects on our health, including digestive problems, trouble with our immune system, and mental health difficulties.

Our doctors recommend purchasing organic foods as much as possible, and avoiding the use of chemical insecticides, beverages bottled in plastic, and processed food products.

NOTE: If you have a 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 where all net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs:
https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/pesticides-and-other-common-chemical-pollutants-are-toxic-to-our-good-gut-bacteria

A lab-based screening has discovered over 150 common industrial chemicals, from pesticides to flame retardants, that have a toxic effect on bacteria found in

01/05/2026

DETOX AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM – ESSENTIAL KEYS TO GOOD HEALTH IN 2026.
Many health problems can be caused by toxins. A sinus condition you can’t shake, a rash that won’t go away, on-going digestive problems, fatigue – just to name a few. They could be signs of toxin overload. Our world has become severely toxic from a long list of plastics, chemicals, pesticides and more.

A good place to start is with laboratory tests to determine the amount of toxins that the liver, lungs, and kidneys are dealing with. It’s important to work with a doctor who uses certified labs and does thorough testing to determine if the need for detox exists. Individualized detox protocols can then be properly prescribed.

Be sure to avoid over-the-counter detox regimens. Without being tested, people can’t be certain if toxins are the cause of their symptoms. And some detox treatments can be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions.

Another essential for good health in 2026 is a well functioning immune system, which actually is an interconnected biological network. It includes white blood cells, organs, tissues of the lymph system, such as the thymus, spleen, and tonsils, and the bone marrow.

Our health and well-being depends on keeping the immune system in balance – neither underperforming or overreacting.

The right foods combined with the right natural medicines make a world of difference in health and vitality. The doctor will explain how to make 2026 your healthiest year yet.

NOTE: If you have a 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 where all net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

01/03/2026

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 5 AT NOON! DETOX AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM – ESSENTIAL KEYS TO GOOD HEALTH IN 2026.
Many health problems can be caused by toxins. A sinus condition you can’t shake, a rash that won’t go away, on-going digestive problems, fatigue – just to name a few. They could be signs of toxin overload. Our world has become severely toxic from a long list of plastics, chemicals, pesticides and more.

A good place to start is with laboratory tests to determine the amount of toxins that the liver, lungs, and kidneys are dealing with. It’s important to work with a doctor who uses certified labs and does thorough testing to determine if the need for detox exists. Individualized detox protocols can then be properly prescribed.

Be sure to avoid over-the-counter detox regimens. Without being tested, people can’t be certain if toxins are the cause of their symptoms. And some detox treatments can be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions.

Another essential for good health in 2026 is a well functioning immune system, which actually is an interconnected biological network. It includes white blood cells, organs, tissues of the lymph system, such as the thymus, spleen, and tonsils, and the bone marrow. Our health and well-being depends on keeping the immune system in balance – neither underperforming or overreacting.

The right foods combined with the right natural medicines make a world of difference in health and vitality. The doctor will explain how to make 2026 your healthiest year yet.

Be empowered with your health! Mark your calendars and be with the doctor on MONDAY, JANUARY 5 AT NOON. You are welcome to invite your friends to join in as well. Mahalo!

NOTE: If you have a 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 where all net proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

12/28/2025

INSPIRING AND HEART WARMING: GOOD HEALTH IS SO MUCH MORE THAN SIMPLY THE ABSENCE OF ILLNESS.
Doesn't it seem like modern medicine treats diseases rather than people? One profoundly important element of good health is a satisfying social life. We don't talk about it very often because, as a doctor's office, we mostly tend to the medical ailments of our patients, which is as it should be.

There isn't a vitamin or herb we can prescribe to support people's social life. But we thought that perhaps some good medicine would be sharing inspiring examples.

Just about every worthy cause is always looking for new volunteers. And there are ballroom dance classes, gardening clubs, church functions, too many organizations to even start listing. If your social life could use a pick-me-up, they’re a great way to meet people with common interests and enjoy new experiences.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time tested natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule, 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, home of the UNpharmaceuticals. What are they? UNpharmaceuticals are medical grade, laboratory tested, health-promoting supplements. In addition, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

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For the past 12 years, Maui businessman Jim Falk has donated hundreds of bicycles to Maui County keiki for Christmas.

12/22/2025

HELP FOR THOSE HOLIDAY BLUES: “SOMETHING’S GOING ON IN THE BODY, NOT SOMETHING’S WRONG WITH THE PERSON”
The holidays can be a mixed blessing. For some, it’s a time of family traditions, good cheer, and gift giving – the joy of the season. For others, the holidays bring stress, anxiety, even loneliness. Those kinds of feelings can be indicators of medical problems.

The many pressures of the season can create biochemical changes throughout the body, including the gut and the brain. Proper medical diagnosis and treatment can chase away those holiday blues. Learn how our naturopathic doctors successfully treat them.

Some symptoms of the holiday blues: Persistent worry, irritability, sadness, loss of energy, sleep problems, and digestive issues. People with social anxiety may find parties and family gatherings to be more than they feel up to.

Some of the medical conditions behind the symptoms: Endocrine and hormone imbalances, which can affect the thyroid; problems in the adrenal glands, cortisol imbalance, estrogen variances, various chemical imbalances in the brain, toxins, and gut disorders.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time tested natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store. All products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

12/18/2025

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT! HELP FOR THOSE HOLIDAY BLUES: “SOMETHING’S GOING ON IN THE BODY, NOT SOMETHING’S WRONG WITH THE PERSON”
The holidays can be a mixed blessing. For some, it’s a time of family traditions, good cheer, and gift giving – the joy of the season. For others, the holidays bring stress, anxiety, even loneliness. Those kinds of feelings can be indicators of medical problems.

The many pressures of the season can create biochemical changes throughout the body, including the gut and the brain. Proper medical diagnosis and treatment can chase away those holiday blues. Learn how our naturopathic doctors successfully treat them.

Some symptoms of the holiday blues: Persistent worry, irritability, sadness, loss of energy, sleep problems, and digestive issues. People with social anxiety may find parties and family gatherings to be more than they feel up to.

Some of the medical conditions behind the symptoms: Endocrine and hormone imbalances, which can affect the thyroid; problems in the adrenal glands, cortisol imbalance, estrogen variances, various chemical imbalances in the brain, toxins, and gut disorders.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time tested natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store. All products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

12/14/2025

SO MANY HOLIDAY SWEETS AND TREATS! (BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET THEM CHANGE YOUR BRAIN.)
By now, it’s common knowledge that the typical American diet – high in fat, sugar, and processed food – isn’t good for us. Yet people crave it. Why? Researchers have been asking that question for a while now, and the answers are becoming clearer.

This randomized and controlled study found that a diet high in fat and sugar reduces the desire for healthier foods. High fat/high sugar items rewire brain circuits to prefer those foods. .

Another key and very important finding: what’s around us matters. A lot. The food environment has the same kind of influence on our eating habits as our neighborhood does on our walking habits. That’s why it really can be harder to eat healthfully during the holidays with all of its sweets and treats.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time tested natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store. All products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/high-fat-sugar-change-brains-to-prefer-sweets-unhealthy-foods?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2023-03-25&apid=32504450&rvid=e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855

A​ study found eating food high in fat and sugar alters the brain's reward centers to crave these foods and decreases the desire for low-fat foods, increasing obesity risk.

12/06/2025

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 8! GRANDMOTHER ADOPTS 2 CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND SPECIAL NEEDS. 13 YEARS LATER, THIS IS THE REMARKABLE STORY OF HOW MEDICAL TREATMENT CHANGED THEIR LIVES.
Carllie has been caring for Sam since he was 5 months old and caring for his sister since she was 6 weeks. Both children had severe neurological disorders.

Sam’s conditions included autism, seizures, eczema, banging his head on the wall, dreadful food allergies, and being severely constipated. He could make sounds, but not words. We’ll hear his amazing story today.

In the first visit with Dr. Taketa-Wong, the child screamed for the entire 2-hour intake, limiting conversation to when he would stop to breathe. Today, Sam is 15, is conversational, and is getting straight A’s in school. How did that happen?

That’s what Carllie will be talking with us about. How did treatment with natural medicine work to successfully treat a condition like autism, seizures, and all the rest? Please join in Monday, December 8 at noon to find out.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time tested natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store. All products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html

11/30/2025

OUR DOCTORS HAD AN EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING SEGMENT ABOUT NATURAL TREATMENT FOR PMS SYMPTOMS LIKE MENSTRUAL MIGRAINES AND MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS LIKE HOT FLASHES

Dr. Kathryn Taketa Wong and Dr. Kristine Williams share their expertise in the practice of naturopathic medicine. Today's topic: women's health surrounding m...

11/25/2025

THE DOCTOR INVITES YOU INTO HER OFFICE TO SEE EXAMPLES OF THE CUTTING EDGE NATURAL MEDICINES WE PRESCRIBE IN PLACE OF PHARMACEUTICALS
While our doctors are adept at using pharmaceuticals when necessary, the goal is to empower our patients in their health to the point where they no longer need them. Dr. Taketa-Wong will show examples of natural medicines that she and the other doctors use and explain how they work.

An understanding of the body’s ability to heal is at the heart of naturopathic medicine. It goes all the way back to ancient Greece, where Hippocrates invented a system of medical practice based on the body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance itself. He believed then – as we do today – that the physician’s most important job is to remove obstacles to the body’s natural healing process rather than suppressing symptoms.

That doesn’t mean that treating symptoms isn’t important. It’s our first priority, just not our only one. Our natural medicines are formulated to treat symptoms in a way that also lifts up the body’s ability to heal itself, just like it heals a cut or a scrape.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phone consultation. To schedule, please call or text the office at 808-425-2987 or click on the link: https://www.drtaketawong.com/free-consultation.html

Please visit our online supplement store. All products are tested by independent laboratories for safety and quality, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount, and proceeds go to help with the medical treatment of children with autism and special needs: https://www.drtaketawong.com/store.html
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NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time tested natural remedies to heal. If you have a health concern, Dr. Taketa-Wong offers a no-charge phon...