Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
By: Fred Clinton Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks 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, …
By: Jane Snell Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Showing your teenager that you care, that you can get them through tough times, and that you’re always there is essential whether your relationship with them is strong or strained as it sometimes will be. This is particularly important if your teenager is struggling with …
Written by Suzie Genella Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Breath odor – also known as halitosis or fetor oris – can affect anyone. In fact, studies by the American Dental Association have revealed that as many as half of all adults have had bad breath at least one point in their lives. Bad breath …
By: Scott Spencer Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Health misinformation has been getting in the headlines more and more, as of late, but if you’ve been paying attention to the kinds of diet and weight-loss advice that have been peddled on the internet from day one, then you know it has always been a …
By Nancy Perkins Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Woodworking is a craft that has been around for centuries. It is the process of shaping wood into objects or furniture. There is something special about the way woodworkers can take a piece of lumber and create something beautiful and functional from it. In this blog …
By: Julia Santana Not Scientifically Reviewed by Dr. Eeks The Covid-19 pandemic has made test results a mandatory pass to public places and events. Whether you need to travel internationally or attend an important public ceremony, testing negative for COVID-19 allows all participants to create an atmosphere of trust and security. The test results are …
By: Scarlett Peters Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Some people have personality traits that make them more likely to fall into addiction. That could be a full addiction or simply behavioral tendencies that lean towards addiction in some way. Either way, if you feel your brain is wired that way, it’s important to accept …
By Brianna Nagel Not Scientifically Reviewed by Dr. Eeks Tired of making the same New Year’s resolutions over and over again? If you want to finally get serious about your health and fitness and make progress towards your goals, the most important thing you’re going to need is a mindset shift. The following seven tips …
By: Jason Henry Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks When you’re on the go, it can be hard to find healthy snacks that are also filling. Plenty of vending-machine snacks filled with artificial flavors and preservatives won’t give you much lasting energy. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best …
By: Anna Glee Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks While children are generally viewed as resilient and adaptable, some experiences in childhood can linger negatively into adulthood, creating anguish, despair, and seemingly endless emotional pain. Childhood trauma is a lot more common than most could imagine; trauma can occur in childhood due to any experience …
By: Jada Lowell Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks Winter can be one of the best times to be outside; the world looks magical when it’s all frosty and snowy. The downside is that the cold air plays havoc with skin, drying and damaging any exposed skin for more than a few minutes. And even …
By: Kate Dawson Not scientifically reviewed by Dr. Eeks A big part of looking after your health and staying in good shape is about developing the right skills and habits that might make that possible. With the right habits in place and relevant skills, you’ll do a much better job of taking care of your …
