by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 5, 2019 | acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Eyes, Health Tips, Healthy Habits
A patient recently asked me if I think that the universe offers messages about things to focus on, things to let go of, and direction to take. I answered that the older I get, the more I believe that to be the case. I also, however, believe that things are not set in...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 20, 2018 | Health Tips, Healthy Habits
I get it. For many, now is not the best time to list off the things you should and shouldn’t do for your health. Anyway, you know the basic score: eat more veggies, eat less processed foods, get enough sleep, quit smoking, limit the booze, meditate, exercise,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 24, 2018 | Herbs and Supplements, opinions
One of my patients emailed me, “What do you think of this?” along with a link to the NY Time article “The Problem With Probiotics.” Are probiotics harmful, and are they effective? I often don’t hold much value on mainstream media articles about...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 2, 2018 | Food, Recipe
I normally have oatmeal for breakfast and I prefer this non-ice cream non-dairy ice cream as a snack, but you can have it for breakfast, if you like. In fact, the reason why I thought about this is because one of my patients told me that she makes something along this...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 4, 2018 | Traditional Chinese Medicine
Star Wars’ Force is Qi Yes, I’m a Star Wars fan. As I sit to write this on May the 4th, I’m wearing a Darth Vader t-shirt, multi-character Star Wars leggings, and R2-D2 socks. I’m not a superfan though. I can’t tell which Stormtrooper...
