Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
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 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 …
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 …
Hey guys, So I started a new category here on the blog and on my Instagram page: Medical Trivia! Why am I doing this? Because I get a little buzz, I’ll call it my “Nerd Buzz,” every time I stumble across an interesting or elusive medical or health fact. I decided not to keep these …
What is the relationship between Obesity and COVID-19? Does one fuel the other and vice versa? You know, the pandemic has bred a lot of memes. Some of the memes were about how folks were gaining the “COVID-19”, meaning 19 pounds while on lockdown or in quarantine. Folks were gaining weight! When I first saw …
Hi everyone! Dr. Erin here. I wanted to let you know that I have a new podcast posted on The Hygiene Hypothesis and its link to the microbiome, a leaky gut and chronic inflammatory diseases. That’s a lot…so let’s break it down. First, what is the Hygiene Hypothesis? It’s a proposed explanation that states that …
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I had the chance to update the blog, but here we are. I’ve been busy with public health consulting and medical writing work, but I’ve also been busy with my Causes or Cures health podcast. I’ve been so blessed to have amazing people on as guests, Elsha being …
A good summer skincare routine can preserve a wonderful face. And yes, your face is wonderful. :) By: Eeks Hey guys, I’m a big fan of creating my own skincare routines based on what I’ve learned from studying herbs, essential oils and how different food ingredients impact our skin. Most importantly, a great skincare routine …
Whether or not kids should go back to school during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a hot topic with strong opinions on both sides of the issue. This includes expert public health opinions on both sides of the issue, so it’s not as if all the public health professionals support one side over the other. …
A lot of my friends and readers have been asking me about the covid and strokes. A few folks have sent me articles from newspapers and online blogs featuring harrowing stories related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and strokes. One article I read was about a 45 year old man who tested positive for COVID-19. He …
By: Dr. Eeks What’s a good natural cure for muscle pain? Cherry Juice! If it’s easier for you guys, I made a video about it on my Instagram TV channel here. Feel free to follow me there. I do respond to all the comments. I work out a lot and like to keep my workouts …
So, I have to say it: Red-Necking isn’t MacGyvering. I am posting a link to an Instagram video I made on this topic. I hope you guys watch it, because I’m seeing a lot of Red-Necking disguised as MacGyvering. Nope. Not going to happen. I know the difference, and so should you. I hope you …
