Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Temperature and your brain…what’s the link? Do our brains work better at certain temperatures than others? And if so, why? Does age matter? These are interesting questions, particularly for those interested in optimizing their surroundings for peak performance-both physical and mental. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Amir Baniassadi about …
You are what you breathe, you know, so let’s talk about the link between air pollution and hospitalizations. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad about how long-term exposure to air pollution is quietly driving people to the hospital. Drawing from her recent study, Dr. Abed Al Ahad …
What’s causing the rise in autism? It’s a question that is certainly trending in the news. While some people have strong opinions about the cause, what does the evidence say? What about the researchers who are dedicated to studying autism- what do they say? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I spoke with Dr. …
New book alert! Out of Your Mind by Dr. Dwayne Godwin and Dr. Jorge Cham! On a recent Causes or Cures episode, I was joined by neuroscientist Dr. Dwayne Godwin and cartoonist Dr. Jorge Cham, the creative duo behind Out of Your Mind, a book that makes neuroscience both fun and digestible—perfect for Nerds and Nerd …
It’s a common diet debate: What is beef’s impact on heart health? Good? Bad? Somewhere in between? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Dr. Kevin Maki to dive into his systematic review on the impact of beef consumption on heart disease risk factors. Dr. Maki breaks down the complexities of defining red …
Could women be caught in a hormone trap and not even know it? Dr. Sarah Daccarett says yes. Could a lot of our chronic health issues be hormonal in nature and actually being misdiagnosed as something else- like a mental health issue? That’s scary when you think about it, because diagnoses often come with prescriptions…so …
What is the link between diet and colon cancer? Is there one? My podcast guest and colorectal cancer expert Dr. Timothy Yeatman believes there is one. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Timothy Yeatman about the connection between diet, inflammation, and colon cancer. He’ll explain why cancer can be …
Filament Health is pointing out the difference between natural psychedelics vs synthetic ones, so if you are interested in psychedelics and how they potentially may be used to treat health issues, you’ll want to listen to this podcast. In this episode of Causes or Cures, I sit down with Benjamin Lightburn, CEO of Filament Health, to explore …
What’s the link between heart rate variability and longevity? This is a concept that I briefly remember studying in medical school, but beyond that, I didn’t pay much attention to it. But I was happy to learn more in a recent podcast discussion with a doctor from Norway. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, …
What is life as a medicine hunter? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Chris Kilham, the renowned “Medicine Hunter,” to discuss his incredible global adventures in search of medicinal plants. Chris shares fascinating stories about traveling to over 45 countries, collaborating with indigenous communities, and transforming botanical discoveries into market-ready …
We’ve been hearing a lot about forever chemicals and how they are ridiculously hard to escape…but do you know how forever chemicals affect sleep? Yes, they do that too. This is important because poor sleep is linked to myriad health issues, so if forever chemical exposure induces poor sleep…you have the lovely public health …
How dangerous is Bird Flu for humans? Well, I attempted to find on a recent podcast and I hope you tune in! :) On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I had the pleasure of sitting down with international infectious disease expert Dr. Eskild Petersen to discuss the current bird flu outbreak. Dr. Petersen provides …
