Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
On one of my more recent Causes or Cures podcast episodes, Dr. John McDonough explains the metaphor of Medicare for All. Medicare for All is a highly controversial and emotional topic. For some, it’s the most important voters’ issue. It’s also incredibly hard to define. For instance, does it equate to universal access to healthcare, …
“Wellness is a luxury brand. Verdant Corpora is a luxury brand. If you want to make a goop-ton of money and be thriving ambassadors of Verdant Corpora, it is imperative that you understand, and embody, our Culture of Wellness.” – from my parody, Yours in Wellness, Krystal Heeling. Hi guys, Wellness is a luxury brand, …
In Episode 41 of my health podcast, Causes or Cures, I chat with national expert Dr. Jaclyn Schildkraut about mass shooters and how to respond to mass shootings. Though the pandemic has affected school openings, a lot of kids and college students are returning to their classrooms this Fall, including my nieces and nephews. Recently …
What is the relationship between Obesity and COVID-19? Does one fuel the other and vice versa? You know, the pandemic has bred a lot of memes. Some of the memes were about how folks were gaining the “COVID-19”, meaning 19 pounds while on lockdown or in quarantine. Folks were gaining weight! When I first saw …
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I had the chance to update the blog, but here we are. I’ve been busy with public health consulting and medical writing work, but I’ve also been busy with my Causes or Cures health podcast. I’ve been so blessed to have amazing people on as guests, Elsha being …
A lot of my friends and readers have been asking me about the covid and strokes. A few folks have sent me articles from newspapers and online blogs featuring harrowing stories related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and strokes. One article I read was about a 45 year old man who tested positive for COVID-19. He …
A lot of people are increasingly concerned about what commercial CBD products contain. Does the label match the true content? This is an important question to answer, considering that CBD products are everywhere, in all sorts of mediums and marketed for both humans and animals. CBD manufacturers make many health claims, although most of those …
By: Dr. Eeks, MD, MPH Supplements for male infertility and erectile dysfunction are very popular, because they are serious issues. Male infertility not only impacts one’s desire to have a child, but it can also destroy relationships and lead to mental health issues. Erectile dysfunction impacts a man’s ability to have sex, which can also …
What is the evidence for the Keto diet? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? The Keto diet is incredibly popular. Passionate followers say they feel significantly better on the Keto diet, lose weight and even have better lab values. I have a few friends ( and readers of the Blooming Wellness blog) who tell me …
Have you struggled with emotional eating or an eating issue? I have, big time. Emotional eating is a topic near and dear to my heart. I suffered from bulimia for years, and a lot of bulimia has to do with using food to avoid feeling and showing emotion. The bad part about bulimia, or any …
What effect does fat shaming celebrities have on those of us who see and hear it? Have you ever been fat shamed? I have. I remember the day vividly, because one always remembers the day he or she was fat shamed. I was in junior high and in the teachers’ lounge getting my homeroom teacher’s …
By: Dr. Eeks Unless you’ve never set foot into a natural health store, you’ve heard of alkaline water and its health claims. Alkaline water, or high pH water, is a very popular wellness product and one you’ll see in natural stores across the country. Along with alkaline water, the alkaline diet is also very popular, …
