Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Imagine it’s a few weeks before Thanksgiving. The turkey is thawing. The relatives are coming. The cranberry sauce is ready. Then the federal government announces that some cranberries may contain a chemical linked to cancer in laboratory animals. Welcome to the Great Cranberry Scare of 1959. It’s one of the strangest food safety stories in …
For decades, smoking on airplanes was completely normal. Passengers lit cigarettes during flights. Ashtrays were built into armrests. Flight attendants worked entire shifts surrounded by secondhand smoke. And perhaps most bizarrely, airlines often designated separate “smoking” and “non-smoking” sections—as if tobacco smoke politely stopped at Row 18 and refused to travel any farther. Welcome to …
I developed asthma after a strange respiratory illness in medical school. To this day, nobody knows exactly what caused it because I never went to the doctor. (I come from a family that doesn’t go to the doctor unless you’re practically knocking on death’s door.) Years later, I still live with the aftermath. I call …
A modern-day prescription drug prices riddle A woman recently went viral after claiming a medication that would have cost her $1,000 out of pocket in the United States cost just $25 when sourced through a Canadian pharmacy from an Indian manufacturer. You can watch the video from her Instagram here.) Twenty-five dollars. Ten dollars for …
Eggs are back, baby. At least for a hot minute. One decade they’re villains. The next decade they’re heroes. At this point, eggs have had more public image makeovers than some celebrities. A new study from researchers at Loma Linda University found that older adults who ate eggs more frequently were less likely to be …
What makes you you? It’s a simple question, but the answer becomes surprisingly complicated when something changes in the brain. Most of us think of our personality, memories, sense of humor, motivation, and relationships as stable parts of who we are. But what happens when a stroke, dementia, or another neurological condition alters one of …
Erectile dysfunction is one of those topics that affects millions of men but rarely gets discussed openly. Yet sexual health is often closely connected to overall health, relationships, confidence, vascular function, mental wellbeing, and quality of life. So what actually causes erectile dysfunction? Is it simply a normal part of aging? Do medications like Viagra …
By: Sadie Olson Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Neurodivergent burnout can feel like hitting a wall that sleep alone cannot fix. It often shows up as deep exhaustion, low motivation, brain fog, and feeling unable to cope with everyday tasks. For many neurodivergent people, burnout happens after long periods of masking, overstimulation, stress, or …
By: Ava Lincoln Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks The Hidden Wellness Cost of Credit Worries Wellness often brings to mind images of green smoothies, yoga mats, and meditation apps. Yet, the profound impact of financial stress on well-being is rarely discussed—especially when credit history is less than ideal. Sleepless nights, strained relationships, and a …
By: Jesse Jones Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Becoming parents is a dream shared by millions of couples. However, some find it far harder than others to fall pregnant. It is suggested that around 85% of couples fall pregnant within the first 12 months of trying. If it has only been a few months, …
By: Jane Kumdrot Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Stress is usually discussed as an emotional experience. Yet, from a biological perspective, stress is essentially a survival mechanism. The human stress response has evolved to help people react rapidly to threats. By doing so, it mobilizes energy, increases alertness, and priortize immediate survival. It is …
By: Joe Reynolds Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Dealing with a sports injury can be incredibly frustrating. If you’re typically engaging with your chosen sport multiple times a week, or even every day in some capacity, spending time away can make you feel like a part of you is missing. Add pain into the …
