by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 13, 2013 | Acupuncture
Are you afraid to give acupuncture a try? My first response is that acupuncture is not painful, as that’s what most fear. I call it ahhhhhcupuncture, said with a sigh, because most fall asleep during their treatments. But, if saying that doesn’t help, I suggest to...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 11, 2013 | Food
This food is about 92 percent water. This food has just 48 calories in 1 cup. This food provides 19.5 percent of the daily value of vitamin C and 13.9 percent of vitamin A through its beta-carotene. This food is also a rich source of vitamins B1, B5, B6, biotin,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 24, 2013 | Biopuncture, Pain
This past weekend I did the Tough Mudder in Whistler. My last race prior to this was a Terry Fox run when I was in grade 6. When I started getting ready for this, a few months ago, I was concerned that my knees wouldn’t make it. I’ve mentioned in the past...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 19, 2013 | Food
I thought I’d write about GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), but no one can explain this better than geneticist David Suzuki. Are GMOs safe? We are told that GM (genetically modified) foods are safe, but it really is still to early to know, and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 24, 2013 | Acupuncture, In the News
“It’s not voodoo,” he said. These words were spoken by an acupuncture patient and fan. He’s right! Acupuncture is not voodoo, though to some, that is exactly what it may look and feel like. For the rest of the article, click here for the PDF.
