Have you ever wondered why some drugs are legal and others are illegal? Read this blog post to learn more about racism and how it lies at the foundation of the answer to this question.
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Curious About the Safety Profile of Cannabis? Read This to Learn More
Today there are citizens advocating to legalize marijuana in all 50 states. This may explain why my Instagram DMs have been flooded with messages about the safety profile of cannabis (a term that’s commonly used interchangeably with marijuana). In this blog, we’ll explore cannabis safety and much more.
Are You Considering Freezing Your Eggs? This Was My Experience
While freezing your eggs is a big health and financial decision to make, I want to equip you with the education to make this decision for yourself. I also want to normalize the conversation around oocyte cryopreservation: it’s an option for many women who have an illness or are delaying fertility due to non-medical reasons like career or relationship. Here’s my egg freezing journey.
Racism In Health Care
I have a huge passion for social justice. I educate my readers to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable populations. In this post, I’ll be discussing how race ties in with the Human Genome Project, race as a social construct, and why racial disparities are secondary to racism and not race.
Understanding Vaccines: Can They Really Be Trusted?
Vaccines are a hot topic right now, but can they be trusted?
Read this blog post to understand what vaccines are, how they work in the body, how vaccines are made, how they can help your community, COVID-19 vaccine myths, and the pros and cons of being vaccinated.
My Top 3 Yoga Workout Essentials
As a nurse scientist, nurse practitioner, professor, and certified Hatha yoga teacher, my days are extremely busy. It seems like there’s always something that needs to get done. But after taking a moment to sit down with my thoughts, I realized that I was putting others’ needs before my own. How can I serve otherContinue reading “My Top 3 Yoga Workout Essentials”
The Importance of Yoga in Our Everyday Lives
Yoga is so much more than a simple exercise. Yoga is something that will monumentally change your life and bring you both physical and mental wellness that is difficult to quantify. I personally believe that everyone should do yoga, whether you decide to do yoga every morning or you attend one yoga class at theContinue reading “The Importance of Yoga in Our Everyday Lives”
4 Skin Care Techniques You Need to Start This Spring
Spring is a time for renewal and refreshing your home, your life—and yes, even your skin. If you’re like me—and most people—then you’ve already noticed that winter can really do a number on your skin. The cold, dry winter air can lead to dry skin, rough patches, and even annoying flakes that are a painContinue reading “4 Skin Care Techniques You Need to Start This Spring”
Christianity & Yoga – the Great Debate
When you picture a yogi leading a class through their asanas, very seldom does it also conjure up images of Jesus Christ at the same time. It’s a very well known fact that yoga is deeply rooted in Hinduism. Yoga was to be used as a way to reach a state of nirvana. Even today, yoga is as much a spiritual experience as it is a physical one.
Boundaries in Relationships
As the saying goes, no man is an island. Whether you are in a relationship with a partner, have family or friends constantly checking in on you, or just have a boss to deal with, all of these people come with relationships. As women, we tend to be very focused on our relationships, but thatContinue reading “Boundaries in Relationships”