Nutrition
G is for GRAPES!
Grapes contain powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, which may slow down or prevent many types of cancers including esophageal, lung, mouth, pharynx, endometrial, pancreatic, prostate, and colon. There...
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Mental Health
Understanding Men’s Mental Health and Suicide
Greetings, fellow earth inhabitants! November has arrived, the one month when we give the spotlight to our dear sons of Adam. Sorry, daughters of Eve, but it’s time...
Mental Health
Breaking the Silence: The Power of Therapy
In the intricate tapestry of human existence, each of us weaves a unique narrative. We are the storytellers of our lives, with chapters that unfold in unpredictable ways....
Mental Health
T is for TRAUMA
Trauma is a word that is often thrown around, but what does it really mean? The term “trauma” originates from the Greek word “trauma” (τραύμα), which refers to...
Personal Health
THE DRUG THAT’S ALCOHOL
Tanaka: Hey Siri, please play ‘Swimming Pool (drank)’ by Kendrick Lamar from Apple Music! Siri: Ok now playing, ‘Swimming Pool (drank)’ by Kendrick Lamar from Apple Music. Pour...
Personal Health
C IS FOR CANCER
Bonjour earth inhabitants. A few weeks till valentine’s day. My fellow ladies, please don’t buy your significant other a pair of socks, please. I am tired of the...
Nutrition
Less Omnivore, More Pescatarian
Greetings earth inhabitants and compliments of the new season! Let’s define the meanings of this blog’s title first, shall we? Most people are omnivores, which means we consume...
Endocrinology
TYPE 1 DIABETES
Me: Siri, play “Lollipop” by The Chordettes. Siri: Ok, now playing “Lollipop” from Apple Music. Lollipop lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop, lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop,...
Mental Health
DEPRESSION
We are living in an era where nothing seems to be going according to plan, what we envisioned life to be isn’t really how it’s turning out to...
Personal Health
ATOPIC DERMATITIS aka ECZEMA
Greetings to you all earth inhabitants and you sons of Adam. How has life been treating you? These days I often find myself unconsciously referring back to something...
Personal Health
LOVE & HEALTH
Seeing as February is known as the “Month of Love,” I thought it befitting to discuss the impact of love on our health and well-being. In my opinion,...