Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
By: Janet Smith Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair Procrastination and delaying putting off important tasks can have a massively detrimental effect on your mental and physical health. Worry, anxiety, and stress can all manifest in physical as well as psychological ways. Both are damaging to our bodies and minds. The key is to …
By Jane Smith Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair We are creatures of habit, but if you have a number of negative or bad habits in your life, then they really can hold you back in a range of ways. You can hinder your health with some bad habits, both mental health and physical …
By Jane Smith Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair Giving your health a bit of a boost every now and then is important. And when it comes to your health, it can provide that opportunity to live a longer and happier life. With that being said, here are four tips to help boost your …
By: Mara Johson Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair It’s been nearly a year since the start of the global shutdowns and stay-at-home orders. We have all stocked up on masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, and toilet paper. We continue to faithfully squirrel away pandemic essentials and medical supplies like gloves and masks even now. Many of …
By: Amy Jones Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair Reaching your ideal weight is not something that can be done overnight or even something that can be rushed in a few weeks (unless you don’t need to lose very much weight to get there, of course). It’s something that you need to take your …
By: Alice Jennings Not medically reviewed by Dr. Erin Stair Getting kids to eat healthily can sometimes feel like an impossible task. With food, there will always be picky eaters. As a parent, you must have at some point pleaded with your youngsters to eat a handful of grubs and roots. It is very stressful …
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 …
