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Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Recipe Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry and Coconut Rice

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 26, 2016 | Food, immune boosting, Recipe

Ok, so we’re on a slow cooker kick and this month’s easy vegan slow cooker recipe is a reflection of that. The squash curry I posted last month was delicious, but I find cutting up squash to be a lot of work (and I’m scared to lose a finger!). This...

Why do we sigh? What does it mean?

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 21, 2016 | Fun facts, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Did you know that the average person sighs about 12 times an hour, or about every 5 minutes? You likely don’t even notice that you’re doing it, unless someone points it out, perhaps asking if you’re okay. So, why do we sigh? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),...

Easy to learn acupressure for better digestion

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 14, 2016 | acupressure, Digestion, Health Tips

Ate too much at Thanksgiving? Already digging into the Halloween candy? Not to suggest that you continue to overeat or eat junk, but don’t you wish there was something you could do to help improve your digestion? There is. Acupressure for better digestion is...
Squash and Chickpea Curry Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe

Squash and Chickpea Curry Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 30, 2016 | Food, immune boosting, Recipe

I made this slow cooker vegetarian recipe, and my husband and I both liked it so much that we actually had it 4 nights in a row! Part of the reason for that was being busy and perhaps lazy, but another part of it was definitely the taste. Yum! Plus, as the weather...

How to store food oil: Fridge, Cupboard, or Stovetop?

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 21, 2016 | Food, My Nutrition Book

Ok, so I promised a blog about how to store food oil more than a month ago, but you know how summers go… I do (eventually) keep my promises though. Like so many things in life, I’ve found some sources that have said to do other than what...
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