by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 6, 2020 | health care, Health Care system, Healthy Habits, mental health
Do you know of any assisted living home, long-term care facility, or other care home with residents currently in isolation because of COVID-19? Many are not able to have any family or friends visit them. The volunteers they would normally have keep them company are...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 4, 2020 | acupressure, Alternative Medicine, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, How-to, Sleep, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sleep is a thing we are often short of because either we don’t allow ourselves enough shut eye or because we cannot make sleep—full, deep, restful, restorative sleep—happen. If you aren’t allowing yourself enough snooze time, know that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 3, 2020 | acupressure, headache, Health Tips, How-to, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
This simple little tool is a great feel-good gift for you or a friend. The jade roller is like a little rolling pin to smooth away your stresses, particularly when you feel them (or they show) on your face. It’s helpful for calming the nervous system, soothing...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 3, 2020 | acupressure, Health Tips, How-to, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Another in my “how-to” series, in this blog and video I demonstrate some basics about how to do acupressure. You can use your fingertips, knuckles, a pen, eraser end of a pencil, or even a larger (not pointy) crochet needle. Basically, something that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 3, 2020 | acupressure, Health Tips, How-to, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complex medical system and many of our skills take a lot of time and practice to learn well. While ear acupuncture does require skill and knowledge (especially regarding studies about diagnosis and which points work best), one...
