How to use a neti pot safely and avoid getting brain-eating amoebas: by Dr. Eeks Updated Nov’23 There was a lot of fear around Neti Pots, because of a widely shared case study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Feel free to click on the link to read the specifics of the […]
Food for a Healthy Gallbladder
By: Dr. Eeks This blog will cover food for a healthy gallbladder, but I’ll start with the basics first. I know a lot of people who struggle with gallbladder issues, and many of them will probably need it removed surgically. This blog is for people who want to know a bit more about the […]
Sleep for Depression
By: Dr. Eeks Sleep for depression and dietary interventions might be the best first approach for cases of depression. Particularly mild depression. Sleep and depression, much like the link between sleep with other chronic illnesses, has a Chicken-and-Egg relationship. I’m going to explain below, but thought I’d post one of my favorite Chicken and […]
A little Veggie Burger Humor…
Tell me you don’t feel me! Tell me! ;) Erin on Instagram…
Medical Miracles with The Miracle Hunter
Do medical miracles give you hope or do you think they are all hoaxes? Or perhaps explained by a scientific process we just don’t understand yet? I, probably like a lot of you, have prayed for a medical miracle. When I was little, and my hemophiliac dog Curly was on his death bed, his […]
The Metaphor of Medicare for All
On one of my more recent Causes or Cures podcast episodes, Dr. John McDonough explains the metaphor of Medicare for All. Medicare for All is a highly controversial and emotional topic. For some, it’s the most important voters’ issue. It’s also incredibly hard to define. For instance, does it equate to universal access to […]
Wellness is a Luxury Brand- New Podcast
“Wellness is a luxury brand. Verdant Corpora is a luxury brand. If you want to make a goop-ton of money and be thriving ambassadors of Verdant Corpora, it is imperative that you understand, and embody, our Culture of Wellness.” – from my parody, Yours in Wellness, Krystal Heeling. Hi guys, Wellness is a […]
Medical Trivia: A Miracle or Science?
Hi guys! I’m reposting my “Medical Trivia” bits from my Instagram page. If you like them, there is a “Medical Trivia” Highlights section on my Insta page, and you can check them all out there! I think these are fun, and I enjoy posting them, so hope you enjoy reading them. – Erin
Cell Phones and Pregnancy: An Interview with a Yale Doc
Cell phones and pregnancy? That’s a thing? Well sort-of, but not really. The below post is with a doctor/researcher who studied the effects of cell phone radiation on mice. Do you have to worry? Probably not, but this is an interesting topic to explore. Do animal results translate to similar results in humans? […]
How to Respond to Mass Shootings
In Episode 41 of my health podcast, Causes or Cures, I chat with national expert Dr. Jaclyn Schildkraut about mass shooters and how to respond to mass shootings. Though the pandemic has affected school openings, a lot of kids and college students are returning to their classrooms this Fall, including my nieces and nephews. […]
Medical Trivia: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
A little Medical Trivia to start your Monday. ;) ( At least it’s Monday when I’m posting this.) To read more of these, follow my Instagram page. I have them all neatly organized in a “Highlights” Section. By the way, Lewis Carroll and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a great case study for psychology too.
How Many Deaths did COVID-19 Cause? A Quick Lesson On Causation
How many deaths did COVID-19 really cause? Causation can be tricky, especially if you believe in upstream & downstream causes for something happening. So, I wanted to teach a lesson on causation using my coffee mugs. I posted a link to my Vimeo video that you can watch OR I invite you to watch the […]
Sam and Ella
A little food poisoning for the Pro-Vegan movement. Hope you guys get it! ;) By the way, these are all original creations from my rad brain. If you want this ( or any of my crazy jokes) on a mug, organic tote bag or a magnet, just shoot me a message. I can arrange it […]