

A Nurses Take on Vaccine Mandates, Seed Oils, Junk Food in Schools, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and More | Erika Browning
May 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Erika Browning, a Registered Nurse and Marine with a humorous touch on her social media platform, tackles pressing health issues. She shares her insights on vaccine mandates, challenges with junk food in schools, and the complexities of managing cholesterol and blood pressure. Erika highlights the ongoing seed oils debate and mistrust in health messaging, emphasizing the need for transparency. Her journey from military service to nursing showcases the passion for public health, aiming to educate rather than restrict.
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Why ER Waits Are Long
- Emergency room waits are long due to constant influx of critical cases and full hospital beds.
- Triage prioritizes by severity, so ambulance arrival doesn't guarantee immediate attention.
Nurses and Cholesterol Perception
- Nurses rarely focus on cholesterol in daily hospital work; it's mostly managed by doctors.
- Nursing education lacks nutrition training, which limits diet-related advice given to patients.
Cholesterol Management Tips
- Lose 10 pounds if overweight to reduce cholesterol and improve health.
- Increase dietary fiber with lentils and fruits like raspberries for better cholesterol management.