Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Plastics are everywhere—but what are the health benefits of removing toxins in plastics? This was a research question that a recent guest on the Causes or Cures podcast tackled. In this episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Professor Maureen Cropper, Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Maryland and a leading …
Is the ageless brain possible? A NYT-bestselling author Dr. Dale Bredesen says it is…and he has a protocol to make it happen. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Bredesen joined me to explore insights into brain health and longevity. He is author of The Ageless Brain and makes the case for it on the …
This is an updated version. By Dr. Eeks But first, a quick joke I wrote: Welcome to the Church of Letters! Credentialism is the habit of treating degrees and licenses like receipts for intelligence, competence, and general worthiness to speak. The more credentials you have, the more valid your opinions apparently become. This works …
My new neighbor, a really nice guy, made me a delicious loaf of bread and brought it to my apartment. Later, I ran into him in the hallway and said, “That was amazing. What else can you make?” He’s probably regretting his decision. ************************************************************** Woke up feisty, I guess. Bald doorman: “Looks like your dog …
This is Causation in Epidemiology made fun. Read below and learn what really killed my pal Skip. ;) Below you’ll see a short video posted from my Youtube channel. It will make sense when you watch it (I think). I like to use props, often things in my kitchen, to explain public health concepts. I …
Does Vitamin D and Omega-3s slow aging? Supplements come with a lot of promises, many that sound too good to be true. With the current wellness obsession with longevity, there are myriad supplements flooding the market promising youth and long lives. But…do they really fulfill those promises? People can claim a lot of things, especially …
We ALL have taken it but…does OTC cold medicine work? While they crowd the cold/flu aisle of every drug store across America (and beyond), has there been any clinical trials showing that they actually work? This is a question I explored on a recent Causes or Cures Podcast with Dr. Nazlie Latefi, and TRUST …
Temperature and your brain…what’s the link? Do our brains work better at certain temperatures than others? And if so, why? Does age matter? These are interesting questions, particularly for those interested in optimizing their surroundings for peak performance-both physical and mental. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Amir Baniassadi about …
You are what you breathe, you know, so let’s talk about the link between air pollution and hospitalizations. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad about how long-term exposure to air pollution is quietly driving people to the hospital. Drawing from her recent study, Dr. Abed Al Ahad …
Case fatality vs Mortality Rate: They are often confused in media reports covering outbreaks, even by doctors who have turned into in public health spokespeople, yet they are not the same thing- and that matters. To explain the difference and why it matters, I used Bird Flu, since it’s 1) in the news and 2) …
What’s causing the rise in autism? It’s a question that is certainly trending in the news. While some people have strong opinions about the cause, what does the evidence say? What about the researchers who are dedicated to studying autism- what do they say? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I spoke with Dr. …
This is a blog and video post: Lilyana Naturals Skin Care, an honest review by Dr. Eeks! The company Lilyana Naturals sent me several skin products to try for an honest review. First, thank you to the company! I enjoy trying new products, especially ones that take a more natural approach. I also love reading …
