Dr Tee

10/09/2026

Just in case... Stay safe everyone! Tomorrow is the big day. It's official. Signed at 6:00 am. It even made it on TV. I just got so sad! Don't forget that Facebook's new rule (aka Meta) comes into effect tomorrow, allowing you to use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!.
According to 60 Minutes:
In case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to publish this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. All members should post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be understood that you authorize the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.
I DECLARE THAT I DO NOT AUTHORIZE FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.
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I DO NOT AUTHORIZED THEM TO USE MY PHOTOS @ ANYTIME

10/09/2026

Can Trauma Be Passed Down Through Generations?
Trauma can affect more than one generation, but the science is more complicated than simply saying “trauma is inherited.”

Research has found that children of people who experienced severe trauma can show differences in stress responses, emotional regulation, and vulnerability to certain mental-health difficulties. These effects may involve family environment, learned behaviors, pregnancy-related influences, and possibly biological or epigenetic mechanisms.

At the same time, this does not mean that a person is destined to inherit their parents’ trauma. Supportive relationships, healthy environments, therapy, coping skills, and positive experiences can all contribute to resilience and recovery.

The idea that “healing can be inherited” is an appealing way to describe how healthier family patterns can be passed to the next generation, but it should not be interpreted as a proven biological process in the same way as genetic inheritance.

09/09/2026

Peppermint essential oil showed a powerful effect against HNO210 human laryngeal (throat/voice box) cancer cells in a laboratory study. Researchers exposed the cells to different concentrations of peppermint oil for 24 hours. As the dose increased, fewer cancer cells survived.

At concentrations above 200 µg/mL, the researchers reported a clear cytotoxic effect, with cell survival becoming nearly nonexistent. The oil also strongly reduced the cells’ metabolic activity and ability to multiply.

Researchers also saw major physical changes in the treated cancer cells. The cells shrank, became less dense, lost connections with surrounding cells, and began detaching from the culture surface.

Some changes suggested severe cellular stress and possible apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death.

06/09/2026

Mental health and relationships!
One always says “I love you” but avoid being kissed or perked! The other one doesn’t say anything but kisses and perked!
Which of the two is real love ❤️?

04/09/2026

PARING YOUR AVOCADO 🥑 WITH TOMATOES 🍅 IS A BOMB 👇👇
Tomatoes contain lycopene, a natural pigment studied for its antioxidant properties. Because lycopene dissolves in fat, the body may absorb it more effectively when tomatoes are eaten with a source of healthy fat.

In a small human crossover study, researchers served tomato salsa with and without avocado. Adding 150 grams of avocado increased measured lycopene absorption by 4.4 times compared with eating the salsa without avocado.

This does not mean tomatoes eaten alone provide no benefit. It means pairing them with avocado may help your body absorb substantially more lycopene from the same meal.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition | PMID: 15735074

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

RESISTANCE TRAINING AND OSTEOPOROSIS 👇👇👇❤️
Can lifting weights really slow down bone loss after menopause?

About 8 in 10 people with osteoporosis are women.

Around menopause, estrogen falls sharply.

Estrogen normally restrains bone breakdown; with less of it, osteoclasts (cells that dissolve old bone) become more active, while osteoblasts (cells that build new bone) can’t fully compensate.

This shifts the balance toward faster resorption than formation, so more bone is removed than replaced.

Over time, bone mineral density declines, bones become thinner and more fragile, and fracture risk rises, especially in the spine, hip, and wrist.

Resistance training loads the skeleton, triggering osteoblasts to lay down new bone and improving muscle mass that supports joints and posture.

A study found that structured resistance training significantly increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, with typical gains around 1–3% over 6–12 months depending on intensity and adherence.

Thus, for women approaching or past menopause, regular, progressive strength training is one of the few proven, drug‑free strategies to preserve bone and reduce fracture risk.

Sources: PMID: 36346282

(Menopause, Osteoporosis, Bone, Estrogen, Resistance, Training, Strength, Women, Exercise, Muscle, Mass, Health, Longevity, Fitness, Preventive health, Fitness, FITTR)

02/09/2026

Amen 🙏
Stepping into this new month with gratitude, grace, and hope. As we continue to support wellness and healing in our community, may you find peace in the small moments and strength for the journey ahead.

With love,
Dr Tee

30/08/2026

🧠❤️ Did you know?
Feeling personally responsible for fixing someone else's emotions can be a sign of emotional enmeshment—a relationship pattern where emotional boundaries between people become blurred.

In a healthy relationship, you can care deeply about someone's feelings without believing you're responsible for controlling them. With enmeshment, that boundary can become unclear. Another person's sadness, anger, anxiety, or disappointment may immediately feel like your problem to solve.

This can create a constant state of emotional monitoring. You may find yourself watching someone's tone, facial expressions, or mood and quickly changing your own behavior to prevent conflict or make them feel better.

Over time, that constant responsibility can become exhausting because your nervous system is repeatedly responding to emotional signals that aren't actually yours to manage.

Family-systems researchers have long studied enmeshed relationships, particularly in families where individual emotional boundaries are weak. People raised in these environments may learn that keeping everyone else happy is necessary for safety, stability, or connection.

It can show up in surprisingly ordinary ways:

You feel guilty when someone is upset with you.

You immediately apologize even when you haven't done anything wrong.

Someone else's bad mood ruins your entire day.

You constantly ask, “What did I do?”

You feel responsible for making everyone around you feel okay.

💡 A healthier boundary sounds like: “I care about how you're feeling, and I'm here for you—but I don't have to fix your emotions for you.”

Caring about someone and carrying their emotions are two very different things. Sometimes the most exhausting relationship isn't the one with constant conflict—it's the one where you quietly believe everyone's feelings are your responsibility.

29/08/2026

HEALTH WISE
Sometimes reduced intimacy in a relationship is not caused by a lack of love, but by the exhausting feeling that one partner is carrying most of the responsibilities alone. Research involving women partnered with men has found that an unequal division of household labor may be associated with lower sexual desire, particularly when one person becomes responsible for constantly managing chores, schedules, and everyday needs. Over time, this imbalance can create a dynamic where one partner feels more like a caretaker or parent than an equal romantic partner. Fairness does not necessarily mean dividing every household task exactly in half. What matters is whether both people feel that their time, energy, and contributions are respected and appreciated. Sharing responsibilities, recognizing each other’s effort, and providing emotional support can reduce resentment and exhaustion. When partners genuinely work as a team, the relationship may feel more balanced, connected, respectful, and emotionally and physically intimate.