by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 21, 2014 | Acupuncture, injury, Pain
I don’t have much of a green thumb. I’m thankful that I’m a Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the 21st century because if I were doing this in the earlier days of TCM, I would have had to grow and collect my own herbs–and that would not...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 1, 2014 | Acupuncture, Exercise, injury, Sports
I didn’t participate, but I applaud those that did the Vancouver Sun Run this past weekend. It took dedication and training to be able to get out there and enjoy it. Some, unfortunately, are now injured and sore. Some had to skip the event due to injuries acquired...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 28, 2014 | Food
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine, many will only think about acupuncture or, perhaps, herbs. Cures using food are also key in this medical system. Sun Simiao, creator of one of the first encyclopedias of clinical medicine and a famous TCM doctor, said,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 23, 2014 | Digestion, Food, Recipe
Have a pot luck to go to and you’ve been asked to bring a salad? While I love recipes, I love eating, and I love making nutrition recommendations, I’m not much of a fan of cooking. So, when I’m invited to someone’s place and I ask, “What...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 18, 2014 | Acupuncture, Back Pain, Biopuncture
You know the commercial. The one with the person pointing to his or her rear end, indicating that it hurts. The doctor then says that he cannot help with that, as it’s tax pain. Yes, it’s tax season. And no, I can’t help you with that. But I can help you with actual...
