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...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 3, 2020 | Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, health care, Health Tips, How-to, Traditional Chinese Medicine
I had already posted a video and blog about using some TCM tools at home, but in case you found that video a bit long and you specifically only want to watch how to use press needles at home, here’s your solution. Some of my patients may recognize these as the...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 29, 2020 | Exercise, Food, Happiness, Health Tips, Healthy Habits
CONTEST! Staying on top of healthy habits like exercising, eating nutritious food, limiting junk food, maintaining social connections, curbing tv and other screen time, and practicing gratitude can be tough at the best of times. But in these days of COVID-19...
