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Scientific Evidence for The Shroud of Turin

The Scientific Evidence for the Shroud of Turin: With Barrie Schwortz

October 20, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

What is the scientific evidence for The Shroud of Turin, as it currently stands? To help me determine this, I’m excited to say that I interviewed Barrie Schwortz on a recent Causes or Cures podcast.  Who is Barrie? Barrie was the Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP), the team that …

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The Metaphor of Medicare for All

The Metaphor of Medicare for All

September 21, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

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, …

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Wellness is a Luxury Brand

Wellness is a Luxury Brand- New Podcast

September 14, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

“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, …

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How to Respond to Mass Shootings

How to Respond to Mass Shootings

September 8, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

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 …

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How Many Deaths did COVID-19 Cause? A Quick Lesson On Causation

September 4, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

How many deaths did COVID-19 really cause? Causation can be tricky, especially if you believe in upstream & downstream causes for something happening.  So, I wanted to teach a lesson on causation using my coffee mugs. I  posted a link to my Vimeo video that you can watch OR I invite you to watch the …

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Sam and Ella

September 2, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

A little food poisoning for the Pro-Vegan movement. Hope you guys get it! ;) By the way, these are all original creations from my rad brain. If you want this ( or any of my crazy jokes) on a mug, organic tote bag or a magnet, just shoot me a message. I can arrange it …

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Should kids go back to school and the Coronavirus, with Dr. Jonas Ludvigsson

Should Kids Go Back to School during the Coronavirus

July 29, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

Whether or not kids should go back to school during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a hot topic with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.  This includes expert public health opinions on both sides of the issue, so it’s not as if all the public health professionals support one side over the other. …

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Dr. Eeks runs BloomingWellness.com, exploring strange and trending health stories through a public health lens. She also hosts the Causes or Cures podcast. Join her weekly newsletter for weird public health, new research, and podcast updates.

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