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The Science of SSRIs

We have all heard of SSRIs whether it’s in a good way or a bad one. But what are they? And how do they work? I wanted to dive into this because I myself take an SSRI. It took me a while to commit…

July 1, 2019
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The Science of Vertigo

My poor mom has been suffering from severe vertigo for so long now. She really struggles with it and there’s not much anyone can do to fix it or help. Vertigo specifically is a false sense of motion or spinning. It is considered a…

June 24, 2019
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Practical Science Sunday

So our bathroom sink has been clogged for weeks now with no hope of unclogging on it’s own. I’ve been wanting to get something to unclog it but haven’t made my way to the grocery store. Today I decided to try baking soda and…

June 17, 2019
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I’m Getting My Masters!!!

I’m over the moon for this #sciencesunday!!! This is a very personal article!! For the past three years, I have wanted to apply for my masters degree but never felt good enough! But of course social media ignited my fire so I jumped in…

June 9, 2019
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The Science of Tattoos

Since about October, I have been letting people know I wanted another tattoo. I knew exactly what I wanted but hadn’t made any appointments or anything. I’m a walk in kind of girl because usually they are small and shouldn’t take more than an…

June 2, 2019
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Science of Sunburn

We all know what it feels like to get sunburn but what do we know about how we get sunburned? And how does sunscreen work to protect us against harmful rays? I wanted to look into this because I’m so insanely burned from my…

May 27, 2019
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Chemistry of Lactose Intolerance

I have struggled with lactose intolerance my entire life! Some foods trigger it worse than others, but I still can’t stop myself from eating ice cream haha! I wanted to learn more about our bodies so here we are! Lactose is the sugar found…

May 5, 2019
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The Science of Fight or Flight

When we find ourselves in a situation where we need to make a quick decision; or we notice someone following us when we are walking down the street; there is something in all of us that kicks in. The fight or flight feeling. It…

April 29, 2019
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The Science Behind Erythritol

Much of what I see in the grocery stores these days contains Erythritol. And for me, I had never heard of that so I was very concerned that it was not good for me. It is known to be as sweet as regular sugar…

April 21, 2019