by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 24, 2014 | Acupuncture
One of the first questions asked of anyone doing acupuncture is, “Does it hurt?” Even before they ask me, I tell every new patient before their treatment that acupuncture is not painful. There is often sensation—in Chinese it is called “de Qi”—but that sensation is...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 24, 2014 | Healthy Habits
It’s the end of February. Did you set goals, intentions, or–the foreboding word–resolutions about your health this year? I used to work in a gym, signing people up for memberships and teaching them how to use the equipment. But my most important role...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 11, 2014 | Acupuncture
February 14th is the re-launch date for Active Life Mobile Acupuncture, chosen because we want to show our love for Traditional Chinese Medicine and for your health. Active Life Mobile Acupuncture is a business that I started a number of years ago because I was...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 10, 2014 | Food, Recipe
Want to go to Hawaii? Yes, please. But then again, I want to travel to so many other places too! On my list? What’s not? Japan (again, but this time Kyushu Island), UK, Vienna, Madagascar (lemurs!), Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala, Antarctica (penguins!),...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 30, 2014 | Food, Recipe
I didn’t know that I would love borscht so much, but yum! Borscht Recipe Immune boosting, warming, and pretty easy to make 1 medium onion (diced)4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)1 cup water4 medium red beets (peeled and diced)1 large potato (diced)2 carrots...
