You are making a difference
Like it or not, and despite what you believe, or don't... We are all in this together. In a pandemic where a virus and emotions are running rampant, your actions and decisions have impact.
Check out video I found on TikTok. This girl has since called the whole thing a "joke" and deleted all her social media accounts. But I have no doubt her actions have already affected many in that terminal and on that plane, not to mention her family and friends.
Conversely, to those of you who continue to mask and distance - THANK YOU. Thank you for your sacrifices. Thank you for your kindness and respect for those around you. What you do matters so much. We will get through this together.
Ice cream headaches
Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦
Have you ever gotten an ice cream headache? 😣 Peter gets them all the time, but would you believe I never have?!
Surprisingly, scientists don't know what exactly causes an #icecreamheadache or brain freeze. They think that it has to do with blood vessels quickly constricting then dilating when the ice cream hits the roof of your mouth. This sensation is interpreted as discomfort and pain by the trigeminal nerve - except your brain reads the pain as coming from your head and temples instead of your mouth. Why this pain is referred in this matter is unknown. 🤷🏻♀️
I guess I savor my ice cream too slowly to get them. 🤣
#liveVICTORIOUS✌🏼 #nationalicecreamday #brainfreeze #icecream
Live Colorfully
Happy #fashionFriday! What could your favorite color say about you? 🌈
BLACK is ambitious but also sensitive. It's a color of strength, power, and authority. Perfect for an important interview.
RED is bold. You are outgoing and don't mind being the center of attention. Try this color at your next formal soiree.
PINK is energetic and fun. It is seen as youthful and happy. No wonder my daughter loves it. 💕
YELLOW is cheery and bright - you are positive and inspirational. Fun for a get together with friends.
ORANGE draws people in and makes a statement. You are likely social, outgoing, and love entertaining. Good for an outdoor party.
GREEN is calm, kind, and caring. Green is a color of nature, as well as money - so people are drawn to you. Perfect color for scrubs, wouldn't you say?
WHITE is positive and courageous. The color is simple, fresh, and new. Great for a weekend activity.
BLUE is calm and relaxed. You are positive, independent, and clever. Great for photos or speaking engagement.
GRAY is balanced and mature. You like to lay low. Great alternative to black for a meeting or interview where you want to be seen as a team player.
PURPLE is historically a regal color. It demands respect and attention. You are deep and artistic. Perfect for a gala or show.
BROWN is reliable, authentic, and grounded. It is the color of the earth and exudes stability. Good for dinner with the in-laws.
What’s your favorite color? Mine is blue but black is my go-to for any outfit. (I wonder what that says about me…)
#liveVICTORIOUS✌🏼 #liveCOLORFULLY
Doctors On Social Media
Why would a doctor be on social media? Doctors on TikTok? What the heck? 🤔
Well, let me explain:
1. Social media is a great place to educate and motivate - Patients are able to connect with me directly, ask questions, and get basic information (I cannot give direct medical advice online, but I can at least point them in the right direction). I have also been impressed with all the premeds/medical students out there who are driven to seek out information about the application/training process, my specialty, and work-life balance. To get a message about how I have helped someone with a decision or answer a question or show them what is possible is the most amazing feeling. ❤️
Moreover, with so much uncertainty and misinformation surrounding this pandemic, I feel a duty to explain and clear things up as best as I can.
2. I can connect and network with amazing people - It has been so fun meeting other like-minded, forward thinking physicians, professionals, and mothers. Even though I haven't met a lot of these people in person (yet), being on this journey together makes me feel like I've known them forever.
3. It's FUN! - Why aren't doctors allowed to have fun? I've seen too many being written off as "not serious" or "not responsible," because they enjoy other hobbies or activities. Doctors are human, too, and we deserve, actually, NEED to let loose a little sometimes.
4. It's my creative outlet - Some people cook, others garden. I love taking pretty photos and making fun videos. I love sharing about my experiences, educating, telling stories, and encouraging others to action. And I think I do a pretty good job. 😉
Be yourself, the world will adjust.
If you are a doctor or professional looking for more information on Tiktok and how it could help your business, visit my FREE RESOURCES page or visit www.tiktokfordoctors.com.
#IstandwithFauci
Dr. Fauci has served 6 presidents. He has led the NIAID and NIH for nearly 50 years. He’s won the medal of freedom, was the leading scientist that changed the tide of our largest pandemic (HIV), and for almost 20 years (1983-2002) was THE most published and cited scientist in the world. He literally WROTE THE BOOK - he is one of the authors of the most widely used internal medicine textbooks (which I and all my colleagues used). He is honest and speaks facts without a political spin.
I stand with science.
I stand with medicine.
I stand with my fellow doctors, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare providers, and all essential workers.
I stand with the truth.
The fact that people without any science background are arrogant enough to try to discredit a doctor so renowned and dedicated - who has held the health of the people in the forefront, despite others’ agendas - is just a sad metaphor of exactly what is wrong with this country and leadership.
Case in point, over the last several weeks during which his recommendations have been totally ignored - the U.S. numbers have skyrocketed. We need him and his expertise now more than ever.
Why Do I need glasses?
Why do some people need to wear glasses? 👓
Contrary to what our parents told us - it does not come from reading in the dark or sitting too close to the TV. 😉 Need for glasses, or refractive error, is based on your eye anatomy. 👁
An eye that does not need glasses, or an emmetropic eye, is just the right size and perfectly round, and so focuses an image clearly.
Myopia, or near sightedness, is typically when an eye is too large or long. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is usually when an eye is too short or small. And an astigmatism is when an eye is not perfectly round (so more like a football 🏈 vs. a basketball 🏀). In these cases, images can be out of focus or blurry. Glasses, contacts, or even laser surgery can help to refocus and give clearer vision.
Because refractive error is based on eye anatomy, it is typically inherited. So you can thank your parents the next time you see them. 😉