by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 24, 2013 | Digestion
Most everyone knows that this month is Movember, putting the focus on men’s health. The public and media attention that has been brought to this is wonderful. Few people, however, know that November is also Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month. For more,Time to ‘get...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just got a Vitamix. Thank you Airmiles! 🙂 As a result, in just one day I made a variation on this recipe, guacamole, salsa, and black bean burgers. And, of course, a kale-based smoothie. The good news is that I’ve made this recipe once before, in my...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 18, 2013 | workplace wellness
Ok, so it’s now November and this posting comes a bit late, but the original was posted in 24 Hours in October. And a healthy workplace is important year-round, not just during Healthy Workplace month… In Canada, October marks the arrival of colourful...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 18, 2013 | brain health
Whether studying for mid-terms, going to work, or winding down for the day, your brain is necessary for everything you do. At work 24/7, the brain is a glutton for energy. Though it makes up only about 2% of total body weight, it consumes 20% of our resting metabolic...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 18, 2013 | Health Tips, Healthy Habits
My November 7th article about staying healthy through Vancouver’s fall and winter months: Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have two distinct seasons — wet and dry. Though the cold and wet weather seems to entice us to cocoon indoors, become less physically...
