by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 20, 2025 | Acupuncture, Health Tips, holistic health, injury, Life Lessons, Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the realm of healing, patience is not just a virtue—it’s a necessity. Many of us are conditioned to expect quick fixes. If something hurts, we want the pain gone now. If we’re sick, we want to be back to normal yesterday. Western medicine often caters to this...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 21, 2025 | Food, Health Tips, In the News, My Nutrition Book, Recipe
I thought I’d share an excerpt from my book, Modern Chinese Medicine Food Cures: A Personalized Approach. I chose my segment on egg substitutes because it’s always good to have options, whether you’re looking to avoid buying eggs or you simply ran...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 20, 2025 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, holistic health, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Just like you, I want predictable, fast results. It would be so much easier if I had specific protocols for each condition, symptom, illness, or disease. I would love it if people would react exactly as I expect, in every situation. If I prescribe X herb, Y results....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 5, 2025 | Food, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, In the News, Supplements
The 25% tariffs came into effect today. For many, this is stressful, as we foresee jobs losses and increases in prices. But enough talk about that, as you don’t need me adding to your stress! Instead, let’s talk about healthy choices for your purchasing in Canada....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 22, 2024 | injury, MVA, neck pain, neuropathic pain, Pain, research
Do you have tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in one hand or arm? While it might be something related just to your arm or hand, it might also be stemming from your neck. These symptoms could be a sign of nerve impingement, a condition where a nerve is compressed...
