by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last month I was in Germany. I went because I was excited to learn more about some of the products that I use for my biopuncture treatments. The four full days of training were amazing, but the big surprise for me was that I learned something that I hadn’t...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 4, 2012 | Guest Blog
Hello, my name is Christy Zettl. I am a professional homeopath and one of a few University trained homeopaths in Western Canada and on the West Coast of North America. This week I thought I’d share why I became a homeopath and why I entered an industry fraught with...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 3, 2012 | Acupuncture
The kidneys are essential for filtering the blood and removing wastes, which are then eliminated via the urinary bladder. The kidneys also regulate electrolytes, maintain acid-base balance (critical to health and life), and regulate our blood pressure. Put your hands...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 3, 2012 | Acupuncture, Detoxification
The function of the liver is to assist with detoxification, digestion, hormone production, metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and storage of blood. We need our livers for survival, but sometimes we aren’t particularly kind to this very important organ. Put your hand...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 3, 2012 | Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine
The lymphatic system is made up of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymph fluid. It is part of the circulatory system, delivering nutrients, oxygen, and hormones from the plasma. The lymphatic system also removes excess fluids, pathogens (bacteria, viruses), dead...
