Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
By: Jane Freedman Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair In many ways, the current restrictions on our lives have hit seniors the hardest. While everyone else is busy working away, hoping that the pandemic will soon come to a close, those who’ve retired are wondering how they should fill their time. Under normal circumstances, …
By: Amy Jones Not medically reviewed by Dr. Eeks When you commit to daily self-care you’ll feel better and be happier overall. Good health is essential to you having more natural energy and being able to achieve your goals. The following tips will help ensure that you’re taking proper care of yourself to stay healthy …
By: Amy Jones Not medically reviewed by Erin Stair In order to ensure that you are taking proper care of your body, you need to try and pay as close attention to it as possible at all times. That can actually be quite a challenge for some people, and it is the kind of thing …
Contributed by Katie Scott Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair There are many aspects of life that can negatively impact upon your mental health, and it can seem difficult to maintain full control over your mind and the thoughts that whizz and spin around it. Learning to prioritise your mental wellbeing can have a …
Guest Post Not medically reviewed by Erin Stair, MD, MPH As illegal drug use continues to lead to death and disease around the world, a new approach to managing the crisis aims to offer a safe space for drug users while also advocating for counseling and rehabilitation support. Safe injection sites are becoming increasingly prevalent …
Guest post by Boris Dzhingarov Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks From a cost savings perspective, water is your best option for daily hydration. It’s also free from the unhealthy sugars and additives that are found in most commercial beverages. But you probably aren’t inclined to get your H₂O straight from the tap – and …
Guest Post by: Arum Mag Not medically reviewed by Erin Stair, MD, MPH The fact that people become senior citizens is something to be emulated by today’s young people. In the world of technology where everything is literally on people’s fingertips, it is difficult to make an effort to go outdoors for a run or …
GUEST POST Not medically reviewed by Erin Stair, MD, MPH COVID19 completely changed the world as we know it, and today, it’s understandable that many employees are feeling concerned about the prospect of returning to work before there is a vaccine for the coronavirus available. People who work with the general public in particular are …
(Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks) Guest post by: John Brooks The word fitness means the state of being physically healthy and fit. People follow many ways to stay fit, like going to the gym, doing physical exercise, and having healthy food. However, fitness not just means to stay fit physically but mentally. Because when …
