She For Medicine

Let’s invite one another in. Maybe then we can begin to fear less, to make fewer wrong assumptions, to let go of the biases and stereotypes that unnecessarily divide us. Maybe we can better embrace the ways we are the same. It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about where you get yourself in the end. There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there’s grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, for me, is how we become. -Michelle Obama

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Culture Club

Movie, TV & Books Pick of The Weeks

A little something for your weekend entertainment. x

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8 Natural Supplements & Herbs That Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

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Stress can be a good motivator; but we all know too much of it can be bad for your health. In med school I started to prematurely develop high blood pressure. Knowing the long term effects of htn, made me take my prehypertension seriously. I decided to cut back on coffee, strictly p.r.n (sad times) and started taking mood balancing supplements to help with lower my daily anxiety / stress levels. More often than not, being a medic can be stressful. So I just wanted to share a few of the supplements I've taken in the past and still routinely take (L-theanine, chammomile & magnesium) for those considering supplements that support emotional wellness. These supplements have noticeably helped improve the quality of my sleep and keep my mood balanced which in turn has lowered my stress levels. Have you ever tried any of these or other supplements that support mental wellness?

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3 Evidence-Based Study Techniques You Really Shouldn't Skimp On

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There are a good number of evidence techniques that have been shown to be effective. However, these are the three I've found to be really invaluable to my learning and can honestly vouch for. These methods of studying really upgraded my learning so I hope they will prove useful for some of you. 💪📚 Bonus tip: Figuring out what type of learner you are is also beneficial and will increase the overall effectiveness of your studying. Throughout most of my education, I studied as a reading and writing learner. It wasn't until I got to my clinical classes that I realized I'm actually an auditory-visual learner. Using resources like #onlinemeded #boardsandbeyond #sketchymirco and other video-based resources as my primary means of learning switched up my game. What's your learning style (visual, auditory, reading and writing or kinesthetic)?