by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 27, 2014 | 24 Hours article, Acupuncture
Phobias can be of nearly anything, from aardvarks to ziplines, but a fear of needles is quite common. There are many things you can do to help you get over your fear of needles so that you can enjoy the benefits–and even the feeling of relaxation–that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 26, 2014 | Chinese herbs, Food, Recipe
A great recipe to warm up to on cold wintry days, this comforting stew is also great to support digestive health. Black beans are rich in fibre, iron, magnesium, potassium, and folic acid. Butternut squash is another amazingly nutrient-rich food that keeps the colon...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 5, 2014 | Digestion, Herbs and Supplements
While the likelihood of being diagnosed with many diseases increases with age, there are some that are most likely to start in the “prime of life”—ages 20 to 40. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis (UC), both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), fit this pattern. While I’ve...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 24, 2014 | Food, Recipe
Did you know that pumpkin is for more than just pumpkin pie, and is also healthy for you? Rich in fibre, it can support a healthy digestive system, help balance your blood sugars, and even contribute to healthy weight maintenance. It is rich in vitamin A and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 24, 2014 | 24 Hours article, brain health, immune boosting, immune system
Of course I know that Throwback Thursday is supposed to happen on a Thursday, not a Friday, but I’m not throwing back that far…just to last month. I was away in September, so didn’t post my September 24 Hours articles that I had written in advance of...
