by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
My last post I created my own song. Ok, so it won’t win me any Grammys, but it was meant to cue you to steps to better health. Today I was reminded how music can change how I feel, sometimes just a few notes in. I’m on day 35 of my 40 day yoga challenge. I...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 29, 2010 | Acupuncture, health care, Traditional Chinese Medicine
The 12 Moves to Wellness Winter may not yet be official, but there is no question that year-end is quickly approaching. Many of us feel overwhelmed by our to-do lists and do not want to add more to that list with New Year’s resolutions or other such self-imposed...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 28, 2010 | Food
That used to be waffles or pancakes or french toast. Well, maybe I do still like those things! But, both my taste buds and my stomach love something healthier, hot quinoa cereal. Quinoa is a wonderful grain-like seed. It is a complete protein, meaning it contains all...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I had hoped to blog every day of my 40 day yoga challenge. Had also hoped to blog every day about my 2-week cleanse. The bad news is, I didn’t accomplish either of those tasks. Simply not enough time in the day. The good news is that I have kept my commitments...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 5, 2010 | Detoxification, Food
Today is day 2 of my 14 day cleanse. And day 7 of my 40 day yoga challenge. The cleanse is to help detoxify my body; the yoga is helping detoxify my mind. Some of my friends have thought me crazy to make both of these commitments, especially at the same time. Even...