Dr. Kathryn Taketa-Wong, ND LAc

11/17/2025

OUR DOCTORS HAD AN EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING SEGMENT ABOUT NATURAL TREATMENT FOR PMS SYMPTOMS LIKE MENSTRUAL MIGRAINES AND MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS LIKE HOT FLASHES
Dr. Taketa-Wong and Dr. Williams were on KITV’s Island Life Live last Tuesday talking about the origins of naturopathic medicine and how we merge that timeless health wisdom with cutting edge science to treat women’s health conditions.

The hosts made sure that talking about menstrual migraines and hot flashes was entertaining as well as educational. We hope you enjoy the segment.

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...

11/10/2025

HOW DOES LEUCOVORIN HELP WITH AUTISM? DR. TAKETA-WONG, HAWAII'S LEADER IN THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF AUTISM SINCE 2011, EXPLAINS THE SCIENCE.
Leucovorin is a vitamin, not a drug. It’s a specific form of folate, or vitamin B9, called folinic acid. Dr. Taketa-Wong has been prescribing leucovorin for 15 years to counteract a serious impairment – folate receptor antibodies – shared by 75% of children with autism.

These antibodies prevent most forms of folate from being absorbed by the brain. Folinic acid, prescribed under the name leucovorin, is the exception. It is able to bypass the chemical blockages.

Why does this matter? Folate is essential for brain development. Without it, there can be speech and language delays, movement disorders, sleep disturbances, irritability and seizures. In early pregnancy it is essential in the formation of the brain and spine. Throughout life, it remains important for our nervous system to function properly.

Including leucovorin as a part of her complete autism treatment protocol, Dr. Taketa-Wong has seen some remarkable improvement in many children under her care. “However,” the doctor cautioned, “I will say that I think it is vitally important to work with a practitioner who understands autism.

“With autism, every child’s system is unique and requires advanced laboratory testing in order to arrive at the appropriate treatment protocols. With leucovorin, that helps us to determine the appropriate dose over a certain time period. We then follow-up and regularly adjust the dosage.

“Parents may get lucky using it without oversight, but they might also get unlucky, and there are many examples of leucovorin making a child’s condition worse. They could become hyperactive, have more tantrums, worsening sleep patterns, and more repetitive and self-injurious behavior.”

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

11/06/2025

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT NOON! DOES LEUCOVORIN HELP WITH AUTISM? DR. TAKETA-WONG, HAWAII'S LEADER IN THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF AUTISM SINCE 2011, EXPLAINS THE SCIENCE.
Leucovorin is a vitamin, not a drug. It’s a specific form of folate, or vitamin B9, called folinic acid. Dr. Taketa-Wong has been prescribing leucovorin for 15 years to counteract a serious impairment – folate receptor antibodies – shared by 75% of children with autism.

These antibodies prevent most forms of folate from being absorbed by the brain. Folinic acid, prescribed under the name leucovorin, is the exception. It is able to bypass the chemical blockages.

Why does this matter? Folate is essential for brain development. Without it, there can be speech and language delays, movement disorders, sleep disturbances, irritability and seizures. In early pregnancy it is essential in the formation of the brain and spine. Throughout life, it remains important for our nervous system to function properly.

Including leucovorin as a part of her complete autism treatment protocol, Dr. Taketa-Wong has seen some remarkable improvement in many children under her care. “However,” the doctor cautioned, “I will say that I think it is vitally important to work with a practitioner who understands autism.

“With autism, every child’s system is unique and requires advanced laboratory testing in order to arrive at the appropriate treatment protocols. With leucovorin, that helps us to determine the appropriate dose over a certain time period. We then follow-up and regularly adjust the dosage.

“Parents may get lucky using it without oversight, but they might also get unlucky, and there are many examples of leucovorin making a child’s condition worse. They could become hyperactive, have more tantrums, worsening sleep patterns, and more repetitive and self-injurious behavior.”

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time teted 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

11/02/2025

LATEST SCIENCE SHOWS HOW BREASTFEEDING REDUCES THE RISK OF AND IMPROVES THE DEFENSE AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Scientists already knew that breastfeeding helps clear damaged cells and reduces estrogen exposure over a woman’s lifetime. These findings, among others, had revealed some of the underlying mechanisms. This study shows the latest ones. Having babies and breastfeeding leads to long-lasting changes in immune cells that help protect the breast from cancer.

One scientist noted that, importantly, “The immunity was both in the breast and systemic. So lactation does actually change the whole body’s immunity.”

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored 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.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/breastfeeding-has-long-been-linked-to-reducing-cancer-risk-scientists-may-have-just-discovered-why-180987567/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

Patients with a history of breastfeeding showed higher levels of specialized immune cells in their breasts that may protect against malignant cancers

10/27/2025

THE VERY CONCERNING SIDE EFFECTS OF COMMONLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL, ACID REFLUX, SINUS INFECTIONS, AND MORE.
Some of the side effects of these commonly prescribed drugs might come as a surprise. The risks include blood clots, fatigue, heart attack, stroke, dementia, breast cancer, and more.

The proper approach for any medical recommendation is for the doctor to explain the risks, the benefits, and the alternatives.

That does happen when it comes to surgical procedures, but with office visits, unfortunately, it typically does not. That’s a product of the current system. Most regular doctors don’t have the time to do it. (NOTE: It’s one reason our doctors’ visits are an hour long.)

“I frequently have patients come to me who are taking certain pharmaceutical drugs,” noted Dr. Taketa-Wong. "And I talk with them about some of the potential side effects. The typical response is, ‘If someone had told me those were the risks from that drug, I wouldn’t have taken it. But nobody ever told me.’”

Do you have a health concern? We provide a no-charge phone consultation with Dr. Taketa-Wong in advance of scheduling an initial appointment. Her purpose in talking with people personally is to be sure our practice is the right one to help them get better. Phone and other contact information is on our page.

10/23/2025

AS PROMISED -- RESCHEDULED FACEBOOK LIVE FOR MONDAY, OCT. 27! SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS LOVE TO PLAY IN THE DIRT, TOO. MEET A THERAPIST WHO DOES NATURE-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
Nature provides a sensory-rich learning environment where children with autism and other special needs get to combine exploring nature while engaging in therapeutic activities. With 25 years of professional experience, our guest uses the outdoors as her “office.”

While incorporating the wonder of nature, Michelle Strade, OT helps special needs kids develop motor, social, and communication skills. In addition the children get help with visual skills, balance, auditory processing, attention, emotional regulation, picky eating, and conflict resolution.

Join us on Monday, October 27 to learn about this unique approach to occupational therapy.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored 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

10/19/2025

DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE 56 COMMON NAMES FOR SUGAR? NEITHER DID WE. THE VARIOUS KINDS HAVE DIFFERENT EFFECTS ON THE BODY. HERE’S AN EYE OPENING ARTICLE ABOUT WHAT TYPES OF SUGAR ARE IN EVERYDAY FOOD PRODUCTS.
Sometimes people don’t realize how much sugar they’re consuming because there are so many variations. Here are just 3 the 56: cane juice crystals, caramel, fruit juice concentrate, golden syrup.

Glucose and fructose — even though they’re very common and often found together — have very different effects on your body. Glucose can be metabolized by nearly every cell in your body, while fructose is metabolized almost entirely in the liver.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored 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.healthline.com/nutrition/56-different-names-for-sugar #3-Agave-nectar

Learn the names of 56 different types of added sugar, such as sucrose and agave nectar. Also discover some foods that may contain them.

10/14/2025

THIS WEEK’S LIVE WITH GUEST MICHELLE STRADE WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO PATIENT NEEDS.
As a physician, there are times when Dr. Taketa-Wong has to take care of urgent patient issues. We apologize to Michelle Strade and our viewers for the inconvenience.

In case you missed it, Dr. Taketa-Wong was on KITV talking about what it means to empower patients and how she treats children with autism.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored 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

10/13/2025

NOTICE! TODAY’S LIVE POSTPONED DUE TO PATIENT NEEDS. ICYMI, THE DOCTOR WAS ON KITV. WE RE-POSTED HER INTERVIEW. ALSO, OUR LIVE VIDEOS ARE NOW ARCHIVED ON YOUTUBE!
As a physician, there are times when Dr. Taketa-Wong has to take care of urgent patient issues. We apologize to Michelle Strade and to you for the inconvenience. We will be rescheduling her guest appearance as soon as possible.

In case you missed it, Dr. Taketa-Wong was on KITV talking about what it means to empower patients and how she successfully treats children with autism.

Facebook no long archives Live videos on the page. We are in the process of transferring and archiving them on YouTube. You’ll find them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZPKGagaW6YFh5biiznm1g

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored 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

10/09/2025

FACEBOOK LIVE ALERT FOR MONDAY, OCT. 13! SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS LOVE TO PLAY IN THE DIRT, TOO. MEET A THERAPIST WHO DOES NATURE-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
Nature provides a sensory-rich learning environment where children with autism and other special needs get to combine exploring nature while engaging in therapeutic activities. With 25 years of professional experience, our guest uses the outdoors as her “office.”

While incorporating the wonder of nature, Michelle Strade, OT helps special needs kids develop motor, social, and communication skills. In addition the children get help with visual skills, balance, auditory processing, attention, emotional regulation, picky eating, and conflict resolution.

Join us on Monday to learn about this unique approach to occupational therapy.

NOTE: We use cutting edge science to diagnose and time honored 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

10/09/2025

Very solid information. The writer does an excellent job of explaining the biological processes of the microbiome, which helps make more sense of the research and recommendations.

Focus on eating fiber-rich foods, especially those high in a special type of fiber called resistant starch.