Tis the season for studying…I’m currently knee-deep in preparation for my board exams, and I can tell you…the burnout is real. In my field, the first round of licensing exams is all the basic medical sciences — the biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, etc. The second round of exams is all the clinical skills and diagnosis which … More Studying Self-Care
I’ve been receiving quite a few questions from folks reading my blog and Instagram regarding my work in functional medicine. So, I wanted to do a broad-scope post that hopefully answers any questions you may have about what functional medicine is, what it takes to become a provider, and what it’s like to be a … More An Overview of Functional Medicine
When I was in my junior year of college, I was paralyzed by indecision: to go to medical school, or not to go to medical school. In some ways, it was a really good season of my life. I was finally free of my obsessive food-related thoughts, and had the brain space available to live … More “Christ did not send me to _____________”
I love butter. Not because I’m “keto” or follow a low-carb diet in any regard; I just think it’s a fantastic food, and I love how it tastes. I cook my eggs in it and put it on my toast, and obviously bake with it. My husband teases me about the amount of butter I … More Good for You, Not for Them
I’ve been going back and forth with myself about whether or not to write this post, but I’ve finally decided that it’s time to share my perspective on the matter: For those of you who don’t know, I’m currently in school to become a chiropractic physician– emphasis on the second word. Yes, chiropractors are physicians. … More A Chiropractor Does More Than “Crack Backs”
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