by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 30, 2014 | Acupuncture, Biopuncture, injury, Pain
Anyone following the NFL—and many who don’t—know that Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in history. Last year he set single-season records for touchdowns and passing yards, and of course this year his team is playing in the Superbowl against Seattle. I am...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 13, 2014 | Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine
“There’s always going to be detractors,” B.C.’s Minister of Advanced Education, Amrik Virk, said in an article titled “Chinese medicine critic argues against B.C. school” posted by 24 Hours Vancouver. True. I have been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Believe in magic.” I heard this said this morning and it seemed timely. Tonight I sit writing this blog and watching “Polar Express.” “I believe” says the little boy. Flying reindeer, elves making toys, and a big man in a red suit who knows all and delivers presents...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… A natural immune boosting shot On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Two gluten-free cookies and a natural immune boosting shot On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 18, 2013 | Digestion, Food, Recipe
Ok, so mulled wine isn’t the typical for healthy recipes. But is a holiday one. And it is delicious. While I rarely have alcohol, a bit of this before a large meal may help you digest your food! I’ve included the herbs chen pi (tangerine peel) and shan zha...