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 up (drank), headshot (drank)Sit down (drank), stand up (drank)Pass out (drank), wake up (drank)Faded (drank), faded (drank). Alcohol is everywhere and comes in many different forms! I mean there is a song,...
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 internet making fun of us. February 4 is World Cancer Day so today’s blog will be on the 5 most common cancers found in women. Sorry men, I literally just posted this...
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 foods that are both plant and animal-based. However, some people are pesco-vegetarians or pescatarians, which means they primarily consume fish, shellfish, and foods that are plant-based. If you know me on a...
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, lollipop, Oh lolli lolli lolli, lollipop. There is a BIG MYTH that eating sugar causes diabetes. I mean, if that were the case, then those with a sweet tooth like my dear...
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 be. From Covid-19 to wars to inflation to monkeypox to suicides, the list is like that song which goes, “this is the song that doesn’t end, yes, it goes on and on,...
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 Chinua Achebe wrote in his book, Things Fall Apart. Those of you who have read the book will know that the opening statement reads,” Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the...
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, regardless of language, culture, or ethnicity, the word love is the second most popular word. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “love” is defined as “a strong feeling of affection” or “a...
GLAUCOMA
A couple of years ago (feels more like a whole century) when I was in high school, my eyes started giving me problems. The occasional headaches became more frequent coupled with photosensitivity, eye itching, and, eye redness. It began to affect my daily lifestyle and my studying habits. My parents were left with no other choice other than to schedule...
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 are many types of grapes, including some you may have never heard of, Concord, Moon-drop, Red-globe, Crimson, Black muscat, Dominga, Sultana, Merlot, Pinot noir, Shiraz, Riesling, etc. Here we will discuss the...
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING.
Tanaka; Hey Siri, what is healthy eating? Siri; Hmmm,“Healthy eating means, eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health,feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals“, do you want to hear more? Since nutrition is important for everyone, today we will take a look at...