by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 13, 2012 | Acupuncture, Arthritis, Back Pain, Bone Health, Digestion, energy, headache, injury, migraine, neuropathic pain, Pain, Traditional Chinese Medicine
One of the most common goals for the new year is a decision to be more active. I started day one of January first with an invigorating Polar Bear swim! One of the most common blocks to being more active is pain. Pain management is where I can help. Acupuncture...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 6, 2012 | Acupuncture, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It’s rare that in response to my questions about stress that patients answer that stress is not an issue for them. It’s more more common that they nod emphatically when I ask if stress is affecting their lives and possibly their health. One of the...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 15, 2011 | acupressure, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, travel
– If you are flying into a different time zone, check out how to limit the effect of jetlag by clicking here. – To avoid catching someone else’s cold or flu when flying, make your own...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Keeping meals simple and balanced is best. Plan simple meals for a day or a week at a time (e.g. easy dinner leftovers re-worked for lunch the next day or making larger amount and freezing extra for future meals). Make sure to drink enough water or fluids throughout...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
When I ask patients if they are impacted by stress, many say “As much as always.” In other words, yes, but that is normal for them. Stress is important. It is key to survival. Fight or flight reaction causes blood to pump to the big muscles of the limbs,...
