Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
I originally wrote this and published it on TrialSite News. Ever wonder why we’re marinating in chemicals most of us can’t pronounce? It’s not because they’ve been scientifically proven to be harmless. It’s that here in the U.S., we ignore something simple: the precautionary principle. You know, the idea that maybe-just maybe-we shouldn’t toss potentially …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What does the omentum do? Without using ChatGPT or Google, do you know where the omentum is in your body? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg …
How to maintain weight loss after stopping Ozempic and other obesity medications is the BIG question. The latest studies show that, on average, the weight comes back once a person stops taking the medication. It’s unreasonable to think that someone would stay on a drug indefinitely, so at that point, are there other options available …
I had no idea that tobacco companies controlled food companies once upon a time. It even appears that they weren’t just successful at getting us hooked on cigarettes but junk food as well. Imagine being so, um, multitalented? In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Tera Fazzino about her research …
