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Shock Therapy - Not Just a Thing of the Past
This morning I had my second consecutive day of ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy. Many people I've encountered don't realize that "shock" therapy is still utilized today. While the idea of it may conjure up images of… -
Secretly Dehydrated
I drink water constantly. You'll rarely see me anywhere without a water bottle in hand. I drink about 2.5 liters of water on most days. Yesterday, at a functional medicine appointment, I found out that my water levels w… -
I'm Allergic to Running
It wasn't until my freshman year of high school that I ever had a true gym class. Needless to say, I was very surprised that second week of freshman year when I ran my first mile and broke out in hives. The small, red b… -
In Good CONscience: Interpreting "Studies" in the News
It's difficult to read health and science news or peruse the articles of Healthkicker without being flooded with statements of things like "x substance causes cancer" or "miracle fruit reduces risk of stroke." Oftentim… -
In the News: Chickenpox Lollipops
Some of you may have read about the woman in TN who was attempted to sell lollipops that contained the saliva of her chickenpox infected children so that parents could intentionally infect their own children with the… -
Does Chocoholisim Merit an Intervention?
One evening, I was laying in bed trying to sleep when my father pounded on my door and asked if I had any chocolate. I said no. He continued to pursue chocolate, saying that I must have some and where is it. Another… -
Eat Some Ch-ch-ch-Chia Seeds
When my mother first suggest I try Chia seeds, my mind flooded with images of commercials for Chia pets that I saw as a child of the 90s. -
How Sweet It Is: Xylitol
If you've ever had sugar-free gum, chances are you've chewed some Xylitol. Xylitol is a 5-carbon ring sugar alcohol (with the more familiar glucose being a 6-carbon ring). The low calorie sweetener naturally occurs in… -
Driven Crazy: Women and Commuting
For those of us in large cities or with the daily commute during rush hour, driving to and from work is a daily stressor. Traffic and accidents, the bumper to bumper stop-and-go jerking of the vehicle, and a worry of… -
Are You Cleaning Your Ears Correctly?
The biggest question is whether you even should be cleaning out your ears. Earwax, or cerumen, is a substance created by your ear to protect it. The removal of earwax is discouraged by the American Academy of Otolaryng…
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- About Me: I'm a UCF graduate with my Bachelors in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. I'm working on my Master's in Epidemiology. I love kayaking, cooking, and airsoft.
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