by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 6, 2013 | Healthy Habits, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It’s just over a month into the New Year. Do you already wish you had a do-over for your New Year’s Resolutions? If so, you’re in luck. You do. February 10th is the Chinese lunar New Year. The celebration of the New Year is China’s longest and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 5, 2013 | Food, Recipe
This aromatic herb’s main health benefit is helping with digestion by reducing flatulence and bloating. Because it can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungus, it can also help fight infections. Guessed it yet? … … … The answer is dill. One of...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 28, 2013 | Food, immune boosting, immune system, Recipe
So easy that I’ve made it several times. So yummy that I’m bringing it to share with my family this weekend. Mushrooms were called “food of the gods” by the Romans. Though most of the research on the health benefits of mushrooms have focused on...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 28, 2013 | Food, Recipe
Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, these burgers are deeeeelish! I do eat meat, but sometimes I want something that has a meaty feel to it without the meat. Mushrooms are such a great solution for this. Not only are they yummy, but they are also good for your...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 24, 2013 | Food
I was recently interviewed for my take on foods enjoyed by different cultures. I’m half Japanese, half Caucasian. Though my mom is third generation Japanese-Canadian and though my family does not continue to hold that many Japanese traditions, cultural foods...