Whenever you look for health information, it's important to know that the people behind the information are knowledgeable and have reputable credentials. This website is largely based on the work of award-winning physician Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH. Please look below for his credentials (please see the comparison of his credentials compared to that of other health-book authors).
Highest National Award
The highest national award was given to Dr. Shintani's obesity and health program in 1992 by the U.S. Secretary of Health. In that program, he demonstrated that by using whole, natural foods, and without calorie restriction, he was able to reverse obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other health problems in participants over a short period of time.
Excellent Credentials and Experience
For over 20 years, he has been working in the fields of preventive medicine, (board certified), integrative medicine (associate chair of the dept. of Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine) and lifestyle medicine (member of the National Advisory Board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine). His resume is available below. Here is a comparison of Dr. Shintani's credentials compared to others who have written books on the subject of nutrition, health and weight control.
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Nutrition Degree
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Clinical Practice
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Published Research
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Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH
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Eat More Weigh Less® Diet
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Good Carbohydrate Revolution
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Robert Atkins, MD
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Atkin's Diet Revolution
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Arthur Agatston, MD
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South Beach Diet
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Peter D'adamo, ND
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Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type
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Michael Eades, MD
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Protein Power
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John McDougall, MD
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The McDougall Plan
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Dean Ornish, MD
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Reversing Heart Disease
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Barry Sears, PhD
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Zone Diet
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Successful Track Record
Dr. Shintani's programs have shown documented improvement in health, weight control, in virtually all its participants. (see published articles citations below and watch and hear testimonials on this website). In addition, this program has had outstanding long-term results in a 7-year follow up study.
Record of Service to People Like You
In addition, unlike most health authors who are well known, Dr. Shintani has served underserved communities for virtually all of his career. He has compiled an impressive record of service to the community in every imaginable sector. He has conducted over 700 programs and activities for groups from senior groups to elementary school - from National Institutes of Health to prisons - and from international corporations to homeless shelters. He has won numerous awards for his work in the most disadvantaged of communities. For his work, he was formally designated a "Living Treasure of Hawaii" in 2006.
We can think of no more important treasure than health. We hope to provide you with useful information so that this can be your personal stash of "health treasure" that you'll always come back to again and again.
We wish you the best of health
Dr. Diane, Administrator
CURRICULUM VITAE
Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
President, Hawaii Health Foundation
Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, University of Hawaii School of Medicine
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
University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency 1985 - 86
Kushi Institute Oriental Medicine 1986 - 87
CERTIFICATION
American Board of Preventive Medicine
American Board of Medical Examiners
Hawaii State Bar Association
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
University of Hawaii School of Medicine, Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
University of Hawaii, Department of Public Health
Cancer Research Center of Hawaii (Previous)
EXPERIENCE
2004 - Present: Associate Chair, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, University of Hawaii School of Medicine
1996 - Present: President, Hawaii Health Foundation: Founding President of this organization whose 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
1987 - 2005: Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: Founding Director of Integrative Medicine department, Director of Preventive Medicine, and family practice physician
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.
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, Wheelchair Sports Program, University of Illinois
1969 - 1970: Mason's Apprentice: Thompson Construction Company
HONORS
- Formally designated a "Living Treasure of Hawaii" 2006: by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, (a program modeled after the "Living National Treasure" program in Japan).
- "Secretary's Award for Excellence" 1993 for health promotion in the community: Awarded by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
- "Integrative Medicine Award" 2004: Awarded by the Hawaii Wellness Institute
- "Certificate of Recognition and Commendation" 2000: Honolulu City Council
- "Distinguished Alumni Honoree" 1999: Awarded by the University of Hawaii
- "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
National Advisory Board, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
National Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
American Medical Association
Hawaii Medical Association
Hawaii Bar Association
Board of Directors, Center for Attitudinal Healing
Board of Directors, Hawaii State Consortium for Integrative Medicine
Board of Directors, East West Quigong International
Board of Directors, Gandhi International Institute for Peace
Board of Directors, Na Kokua Ministries
Honorary Member, Mortar Board, University of Hawaii
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
PUBLICATIONS
Shintani, T. T., S. Beckham, A. C. Brown, et. al. "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, et. al. "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.
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.
Danao-Camara, T.C., Shintani, T.T. "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, SK, O`Connor, HK, et. al. "The Waianae diet Program: A Community‑Based Culturally Sensitive Health Intervention for Native Hawaiians." Hawaii Medical Journal, 1994.
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.
HawaiiDiet™, Shintani, T.T. Pocket Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, 1999.
Foods That Cause Weight Loss, Shintani, T.T. Health Foundation Press, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2000.
The Good Carbohydrate Revolution, Shintani, T.T. Pocket Books a division of Simon and Schuster, 2001.