by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 29, 2017 | Food, Recipe
150 years. I know that compared with much of the world, that’s not very long for a country. But still, it’s longer than any of us have been around! This recipe is a modification of a Vega Protein powder recipe. Canada Day Red-and-White Smoothie Bowl You...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 25, 2017 | Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, weight
I get it. Eating healthy can seem complicated, difficult, and time consuming. Or not. Problem #1: Eating healthy is confusing Yes, choosing the right foods for you can be confusing. But if you are eating poorly–be honest with yourself, are you eating too much...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 15, 2017 | Alternative Medicine, health care, holistic health, integrative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
When I was offered a chance to write about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Alive Magazine, my answer was a resounding, “YES!” If we haven’t met, I’m a huge fan and supporter of TCM, its principles, and its treatments. After all,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 30, 2017 | Food, mental health, My Nutrition Book, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Still working on it…my TCM nutrition book. One whole section of it will contain food suggestions for various health conditions. Because so many suffer from anxiety, I thought that would be a good section to share with all of you now. Treating anxiety with food...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 29, 2017 | Chinese herbs, Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits
Many foodies are keen on splurging on the most recently “discovered” superfood, from achacha to zucchini flowers. Jicama salads, coconut aminos, and turmeric milk tea are all healthy foods. But you can’t grow their ingredients in...
