Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Are poinsettias poisonous? Every December, poinsettias reappear and so does the panic. Someone gifts a beautiful red plant, and suddenly the room fills with warnings about poisoned pets, sick kids, and emergency vet visits. I grew up in a house with lots of animals. Anytime someone brought home a poinsettia for the holidays, my mom …
copyrighted to Dr. Eeks because this is my life. ;) “Had an exorcist on the podcast who talks to demons. Just booked a doctor who talks to angels.” Friend: “How is this remotely connected to Causes or Cures?” “Spiritual comorbidities. Try to keep up.” ********************************************************************************************************** Pancake flipping: my quarterly ego reset. ********************************************************************************************************** Every time I …
Copyrighted: Dr. Eeks (Erinkate Stair, MD, MPH) Listen now: Click here to listen to “Truth Serum” from my Causes or Cures website, Apple, Spotify, etc. Disclaimer: Entertainment only. I am not a public health historian. I am a gremlin who reads too much and asks weird questions. The Hook: Once upon a time, a drug …
Every so often I see this question come up: Is sleeping with your dog a public health concern? People have strong feelings on it. I won’t say who is right or who is wrong, but I’ll offer my 2 cents. Since I’m a public health professional, please consider this my professional opinion, no matter how …
What is an anecdote? What’s the plural of anecdote? A popular doctor on X (Twitter) posted that the plural of anecdote is misinformation. I guess the doctor thought it was clever…it got many likes and reposted several times, but in my head, it didn’t make sense. What annoyed me was its blatant inaccuracy. The plural …
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 …
Well if it’s any indication that my ultrasonic mouse deterrent is working, the mouse left a “thank you” dump right in front of it. Me typing all pissy to customer service chat box, “Can I please talk to a human being????” Chat box: “I am a human being.” Awwwwwkward. Changed into my suit in the …
How Oscar Wilde CURED My Depression (Well, Almost) So “cured” is a bold word. It’s probably not the right word, but it’s the one word that comes close, so I’m using it. It wasn’t just depression. It was a mix of things: Anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation, suicidal thoughts, a horrible eating disorder—you name it. …
I love this article from the Multidisciplinary Study of Psychedelics (MAPS) about my favorite band. You simply can’t discuss the history—or future—of psychedelic medicine without mentioning the Grateful Dead. They were the soundtrack for the 2nd psychedelic revolution, their music pulsing through the veins of a cultural shift. Their contributions helped sustain the Haight Ashbury …
If you missed Life in Anecdotes, Part 1, click here. “Erin, where are you headed?” “To see the Muffin Man.” “Who is the Muffing Man?” “The Man who sells Muffins.” (Sometimes life is exactly as it sounds.) COVID, Mpox…here’s a different story: On Friday, my dad, a vet, neutered a cat with an unknown history …
(Below is the Youtube transcript and video for the US having a backwards health system.) For those in the US, we have the most expensive healthcare system in the world, but the worst health outcomes compared to similar nations. The Commonwealth Fund compared the performance of America’s health system to similar high-income countries and in …
