Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Healthspan vs Lifespan….what matters more to you on the bumpy road of existence? When I asked this question to my followers on Facebook, I was surprised that several folks responded lifespan. I was certain that most people would say healthspan, but then again, I’m often wrong about things and always learning. I pondered why folks …
Then she wondered. Maybe it was just life. Maybe most people had a place, like her shoddy, cheap stool, where they spent most of their days with fairy dust for brains and money and cement for feet. And maybe when they looked around, they too saw the exact same objects every day—slightly dustier, more faded, …
What does the omentum do? Without using ChatGPT or Google, do you know where the omentum is in your body? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg …
Guest Post by Lee Keller Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Are you controlling your health the way that you should be? It’s important that everyone is taking responsibility for their health, making changes when things aren’t quite right, and generally doing what they can to keep themselves in the best possible condition. However, there …
How to maintain weight loss after stopping Ozempic and other obesity medications is the BIG question. The latest studies show that, on average, the weight comes back once a person stops taking the medication. It’s unreasonable to think that someone would stay on a drug indefinitely, so at that point, are there other options available …
By: Jane Lewellen Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Disabilities are far more common than many people believe, and they’re not always something you’re born with. You could be in an accident and develop one afterward. Many people believe this means they wouldn’t have a satisfying life because of it. That isn’t the case, however. …
Mary Lou Falcone recently came on the Causes or Cures Podcast to talk about her new memoir, which I had the pleasure of reading. The book includes artwork by her late husband, Nicky Zann. Mary Lou is an internationally renowned music publicist who worked with some of the world’s biggest music stars, including James Taylor, …
Sometimes my small-town sidewalk conversations get me in trouble, but most of the time they turn out alright and even more than alright. A long time ago, I stopped on the sidewalk to chat with a family because their dog looked a lot like mine. Mine, Barnaby…theirs, Oakley. As we learned more and more about …
LONG COVID and Growth Hormone: What is the link? Right now, this remains a potential link and more research is required to clearly establish the relationship between growth hormone and LONG COVID. That said, when I stumbled across this story in my search for interesting podcast topics, I found it fascinating: particularly because it all …
What is the fasting-mimicking diet? That is the focus of a recent podcast I recorded, along with its link to lower biological age and disease risk. So far, this has become one of my more popular podcasts, and it makes sense: it seems everyone is interested in fasting and what may slow down the aging …
On nature’s mental health benefits…does the environment we evolved with protect us from mental anguish? Science suggests it does. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Jay Maddock about his research on the scientific link between nature and mental health benefits. The focus is on one of his recently published …
Contributory Post by Lori Dowry Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks. Diabetes, a chronic condition which affects the body’s insulin and thus glucose levels, is a health problem faced by about 537 million adults worldwide. Diabetes is a health burden not only because of its prevalence but also because of the cost and complications associated …
