By: Janet Bliss Not Scientifically Reviewed by Dr. Eeks We’ve all heard of the gut microbiome at this point. It seems to be everywhere in the health and wellness space at the moment, with probiotic supplements being advertised to ‘boost your gut bacteria’. Did you know that there is also an oral microbiome? […]
Simple Ways to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself
By: Jamie Bliss Not reviewed by Dr. Eeks If you want to start taking better care of yourself then it is important that you start making a few simple changes, starting today. If you don’t quite know where to start or if you aren’t sure if you are making the right changes then simply keep […]
5 Self-Care Tips for Medical Professionals
By: Jane Friedlin Working in the medical field is rewarding, but exceptionally demanding. Long hours on your feet, working night shifts, and constantly being on-call, leaves little time to take care of yourself. But as the cliché saying goes, “you can’t pour from an empty cup”. Running on empty, having zero energy and being […]
How to Improve Your Sleep for Better Health
By: Drew Rivers A good night’s sleep is essential. It can boost your immune system, help you lose weight, and makes you feel more energized in the morning. You can do many different things to help you get a better night’s sleep, from changing your diet to creating new bedtime routine habits to cutting down […]
4 Health Checks to Remember this Year
Written by Camella Hernandez Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Taking care of our physical health should be a top priority and only grows more and more important as we get older. As we age, we become more susceptible to not only injuries but chronic conditions and diseases. What’s good to know is that many […]
4 Tips for Enjoying Food as a Diabetic
By: Camella Hernandez Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Finding out you have diabetes is a blow, not least because of the implications for diet and keeping blood sugar levels under control. But you need not despair as there are safe ways to enjoy your favorite foods without blowing out your blood-sugar levels. In […]
8 Lifesavers You Need in Your Home First-Aid Kit
By: Jim Reilly Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks While many think home first-aid kits are just for in-house accidents like cuts and scrapes, they can also be lifesavers in the case of emergencies. A comprehensive first-aid kit can make all the difference in the event of a disaster – like a blizzard, flood, hurricane, […]
The 4 Things that You Can’t Eat After Bariatric Surgery
By: Jim Reilly Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Getting weight loss surgery like bariatric or gastric bypass is a lifesaver for many people. They are able to live a normal life and avoid a lot of diseases associated with obesity that they were at high risk of getting. It doesn’t mean that you are […]
How to Improve Your Health in 2022
By: Jim Reilly Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks It’s a new year, which means it’s a time when most people think about some changes they want to make in their lives. There’s no denying that a lot of us have let our health slip due to the pandemic. And that’s okay – it was […]
The 3 Signs that Your Diet is Affecting Your Skin
By: Jesse Reilly Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks There are a million and one skin care routines out there that will help you improve your skin’s health. Many of them focus on what you put on your skin. There are lotions, creams, and ointments that all have a mix of ingredients to benefit your […]
What to do with that leftover rice you stored in your fridge?
Recipes submitted by Julia M. Calculating how much rice to cook is hard. You’re not alone. Those tiny grains turn into a huge pot that could feed an entire city, but you’re dining solo and so most of it goes to the fridge. Then the days pass, and that extra rice from Sunday […]
Spanish Rice or Mexican Rice, Which Came First?
Recipe Submitted by Julia M. If you are a rice lover, you most likely have eaten countless rice dishes and have a list of your preferred ones. But do you actually know where all those rice dishes you like come from? Perhaps you can identify the most popular rice meals, but what about those […]
Benefits Of Mixed Martial Arts Training For Fitness
By: Jane Wong Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-body workout that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines to create a hybrid form of fighting. But MMA is not just for fighters; it’s also an excellent way for people of all ages and fitness levels to get in […]