Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Student Blog

Another trimester has flown by, and wow, what an eventful one it’s been! As the weeks pass, I find myself getting more and more excited about the path I’m on.

As a graduate student, I’ve come to realize that excessive screen time is a double-edged sword. On one hand, technology is integral to my studies—researching articles, writing papers and attending online seminars.

That time of year has come again. The unpredictable weather changes in the Midwest make it easier than ever for us to catch a cold or get sick. When illness strikes, our first instinct is often to grab over-the-counter medications or visit a doctor for a quick fix. However, more and more people are turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)…

I have spent my entire life in the Midwest, where I’ve grown up immersed in the seasonal changes. From my early days in science classes to countless outdoor adventures, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for nature’s patterns.

As the trimester progresses, I find myself questioning the very nature of sleep and struggle with a persistent sense of fatigue. This experience is all too familiar for many students…

I’m absolutely thrilled for the change of season—fall is my favorite! I adore the crisp air, football season, and especially all the cozy fall scents—coffee, candles, baked goods—you name it. If you know me, you know I love making my home feel warm and inviting.

Here’s to kicking off another exciting trimester! It’s hard to believe we’re already three weeks in. Between juggling school, work and the everyday grind of adult responsibilities, I often find myself buried under a mountain of to-do lists.

This is a song from the 1975 film “Cooley High.” This movie is incredible, and I grew up in the neighborhood where the move was filmed…

Do you all remember the word puzzles we had to figure out in elementary school? In my day we called it “grammar school”…LOL…not sure why? Maybe it was cultural…