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Work in Public Health; Write at BloomingWellness.com & Host the Causes or Cures Podcast.

04/19/2026

I thought this was a universal experience, but I was wrong.

I was surprised by how high the researched % of those with “Asparagus Anosmia” was.

Granted, the percentage in real-life might be higher or lower, but it’s not like, “How many people can or cannot smell asparagus in urine” is a hot research question at the moment.

And self-report isn’t the most reliable.

Asparagus are good for you.

I love eating them.

I will continue to eat them.

I also like saying Asparaguses in my Bumblef*Ck accent.

Although this Asparagus Anosmia stuff makes me feel a little more alone in the world.

Anyhow,

Asparaguses Discusses.

04/17/2026

A big part of getting to know myself has been learning to say,
"That’s great advice. It’s just not for me."

Good morning. An apple a day keeps the squirrel doctor away.
04/16/2026

Good morning.

An apple a day keeps the squirrel doctor away.

04/14/2026

Anyone know anyone struggling with Long COVID?

I know we don't talk about it much but it's still out there.

There's some promising new research on Vitamin D and Long COVID.
I wrote about it in my blog, which includes comments from one of the study's lead researchers.

Link in comments, if you are interested.

04/13/2026

At the coffee shop, a man is waiting for his order with his dog, trying to discreetly pass gas.
His dog freezes, ears up, staring directly at his butt in the most dramatic, traitorous way possible.

I’m pretending not to notice, but the dog is making me laugh.

Note to all: your dog will tell on you. Act accordingly.

04/13/2026

You quit smoking, then this happens!
A clip from my podcast with Dr. Prabhat Jha.

Have you ever quit? Or thought about it?

Episode link in show notes.

04/10/2026

Can diet really lower colorectal cancer risk?

My latest podcast guest researched it.

04/09/2026

Most of us don’t think twice about what happens to our skin when it touches water. Maybe a little wrinkling after a long bath. Nothing dramatic.

But for one man in his 20s, water triggered something very different...

Read more in comments.

04/09/2026

What?!

A guest I spoke with shared that he has seen angels since childhood and still consults with them today.

Before dismissing that—Belief in angels is not fringe.

A national survey from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 69 percent of U.S. adults say they believe in angels.

So while experiences like this may sound unusual to some, the underlying belief itself is far more common than many people assume.

I’ve been exploring the intersection of spirituality and health on the podcast. Granted, this leads to some very interesting conversations, but I enjoy it.

Spiritual belief is not the same as misinformation. It operates differently. It is tied to identity, meaning, coping, and purpose. It can influence how people understand illness, how they make decisions, and how they move through the world.

Ignoring or belittling it won't make it go away.

There's even a push in Public Health to focus on spirituality as a social determinant of health.

People are, and always have been, trying to understand something outside the rules of the material world.

And whether we talk about it or not, that influences health more than we think.

04/08/2026

Do you bring your phone into the bathroom with you?

A cross-sectional study with 125 participants undergoing screening colonoscopies showed about 66% did.

They also spend more time on the toilet—and had a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids.

Straining was NOT a significant factor.

It was the time spent on the throne itself.

(Link to my blog with the full breakdown in comments)

“Stay back, Squeaks! I got this.”
04/08/2026

“Stay back, Squeaks! I got this.”

“Do you let your dog on the couch?” Yes, yes I do. And sometimes he lets me. 🤷‍♀️💕🫣
04/07/2026

“Do you let your dog on the couch?”

Yes, yes I do.
And sometimes he lets me. 🤷‍♀️💕🫣

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