The spring trimester has started after a much needed holiday break. I finally had enough time off to visit my family, so that was a blessing. I had time to repot some plants, get lots of sleep, start a few projects, and attend a continuing education course on the 13 ghost points.

Sun Si Miao summarized and interpreted a protocol developed by a pioneering physician named Bian Que, who is considered by some, one of the fathers of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)¹. The 13 ghost point protocol addresses various clinical circumstances such as psychiatric disorder, complicated cases, extreme Shen disturbances, and neurological disorders. I really enjoyed the class, as I feel drawn to how acupuncture can treat psycho-emotional conditions. We covered the topic briefly in the advanced diagnoses and treatment strategy course (OM6451), and so I was excited when I found the class online.

If you come across a topic that interests you, take advantage of the internet and see what you can find! Due to the pandemic, there are a lot more course offerings online, both live and pre-recorded. A tip for students: if you reach out to the course teacher, inform him/her you are a current student, and they may give you a discount code! This term I am in senior level herbal medicine courses, so I definitely have my work cut out for me.

Have a great week & welcome back!

1. https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/shandong/shandongculture/2015-08/17/content_21626718.htm