Blooming Wellness
Dr. Eek's Health & Wellness Blog
Once upon a time, people thought tuberculosis was caused by vampires. Listen to the podcast here: In 1892, the Brown family of Exeter, Rhode Island, had been devastated by a mysterious wasting illness. Several family members had died, and another, Edwin Brown, was getting sicker. Neighbors began to suspect something supernatural. They believed one of …
If you’re somewhere in your 40s or 50s and feel like life has become unusually difficult, there may be more going on than the proverbial midlife crisis. Research suggests that today’s middle-aged Americans may actually be faring worse than previous generations, and worse than many middle-aged adults living in Europe. We’re talking about more than …
For years, we’ve been obsessed with one number: The number on the scale. Lose weight? Great. Lose more weight? Even better. But that number doesn’t tell us what we’re losing. Fat? Water? Muscle? As medications like Zepbound (tirzepatide) help people lose substantial amounts of weight in record time, but researchers are asking a question that …
If you’ve ever felt like you could “sense a storm coming” before a migraine, you’re not alone. Many people living with migraine report that changes in the weather, extreme heat, bright sunlight, or even poor air quality seem to trigger an attack. For years, these experiences were often dismissed as anecdotal. But a growing body …
Can your favorite playlist do more than lift your mood? Could listening to music actually help protect your brain as you age? In this episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Professor Joanne Ryan, a dementia researcher at Monash University, to explore what the latest science says about music, cognition, and healthy brain …
Can you live a happy, meaningful, and fulfilling life without a romantic partner? For many people, the answer seems obvious. Society often tells us that happiness comes from finding “the one,” getting married, and building a family. But is that actually what the research shows? In this episode of Causes or Cures, I sit down …
Listen on Causes or Cures: Healthcare corruption does not only happen in fragile systems or far away countries. It happens in hospitals with shiny floors. In billion dollar healthcare industries. In systems filled with rules, audits, and professionals sworn to protect patients. It happens quietly. And it happens everywhere. In this episode of the Causes …
Can Beta Glucan from Mushrooms help provide immune support and fight the flu? Like, in a significant way? Let’s find out! On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with immunology expert Dr. Maziar Divangahi about how a fiber found in mushrooms may help us beat the flu. He also introduces us to the …
What is the hidden cause of Chronic Pain? In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. David Clarke about the hidden cause of chronic pain and something he refers to as “the biggest blind spot” in the healthcare community. He discusses how adverse childhood experiences, traumas and stresses create chronic …
Hi guys. Continuing our exploration of the pharmaceutical industry’s influence on health and health policy at a global level, in this Causes or Cures podcast, I have a conversation with Emily Rickard about her research on how the industry influences the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Groups. She will explain what the All-Party Parliamentary Groups, particularly the …
Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? The million-dollar question. Rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, are only increasing in developed nations as scientists race to find treatments and identify preventive strategies. This is a hotbed of research and hopefully answers emerge. The US and other developed nations are “greying populations”, meaning our birth rates are low, and our …
