Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Standing desks are a wellness trend, but what about standing desks and blood pressure, a key indicator of a person’s health status? High blood pressure puts you at risk of heart attacks and strokes, so it’s one of those things you want to try to control via diet, exercise, and if need be, medication. Given …
Have you ever considered attending a psychedelic retreats? Maybe getting healthier wasn’t your motivation, but did you ever consider the health benefits of psychedelic retreats? It might seem odd- particularly if you are schooled in the “Drugs are Bad” and “Just Say No” approaches to drugs-but today, serious, respected academic institutions are studying psychedelic medications. …
Have you heard of ergothioneine? A lot of folks haven’t, so don’t worry- you aren’t an anomaly here. :) The health benefits of Ergothioneine are potentially vast, with little to no downside, so I thought a podcast on the topic would be helpful. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Australian medical …
I recently did a podcast with Alan Lightman on spiritual materialism, or more specifically science vs spirituality. It’s posted on Causes or Cure here. In the episode, we explore “spiritual materialism,” the idea that we can embrace awe-inspiring, spiritual moments without turning to the supernatural for explanations. Dr. Lightman shares insights from his new book, The Miraculous …
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy with Dr. Shai Efrati…recently featured on the Causes or Cures Podcast! Have you guys heard the buzz about hyperbaric oxygen therapy? It’s pretty fascinating, particularly in how it is being studied for a range of health issues, from traumatic brain injuries, to PTSD, to fibromyalgia. It is even being studied for dementia …
Cold water swimming for PMS & Menopause? Yes please. Hormones are a bitch…but what if there is something that can make the symptoms of PMS and Menopause easier to manage? And what if it’s not a medication or anything we have to put inside ourselves? And what if we have fun and get in better …
What is the story behind COVID and long-term heart risks? Oh yes, folks, it’s COVID again. Although it hasn’t really gone away, has it? It’s still here, it’s not as bad, and we’ve gotten used to it. That said, researchers are still in the trenches trying to figure out the after effects of COVID, one …
Is there a connection between your poop patterns and health? Do you struggle with constipation or diarrhea? How is your poop pattern linked to your overall organ health? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Johannes P. Johnson-Martínez about his recent research on how variations in bowel movement frequency (BMF) can impact …
Why do people fear clowns? Are YOU afraid of clowns? * It seems strange at first, since clowns are part of circuses that are supposed to make us laugh and smile, and clowns visit sick people in hospitals to lift their spirits…but yet there exists a strong fear of clowns. Why? If you’re like many …
Did you ever wonder about the history of snakebite treatments? Perhaps so, perhaps not…but if you like to hear about the bizarre and entertaining ways we humans addressed ailments over the years, this podcast on snakebite treatments is for you! On that note, I really enjoyed hosting this one. :) In this episode of Causes …
Could a potential new cure for hair loss been discovered by accident? Well, it is early stages, but evidence suggests this may be the case. In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Sheila MacNeil and Dr. Muhammad Yar about their accidental discovery that a simple sugar …
What is the link between psilocybin and learning? I explored this with my expert guest on a recent Causes or Cures Podcast. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Andrea Casanova about his new research on how psilocybin impacts learning. This study is the first to explore how psilocybin (commonly known as …
