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 to scoot over for just 30 days. Don’t worry; we’ll all return to being the drama soon enough! November, designated as Men’s Month, is a time to...
Category: 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. Yet, amidst the ebbs and flows, we often find ourselves confronting challenges, doubts, and emotional struggles that can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. It’s during these...
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 a wound caused by physical injury. This term is derived from the Greek word “trōma,” and is closely related to the Greek verbs “titrōskein” and “tetrainein,” which...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...









