by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 28, 2009 | Food, Health Tips, Recipe
Vancouver is in a heat wave now and many are feeling uncomfortable. On the news tonight there was a report about how using ice cream and frappuccinos–or other such high calorie, high sugar, high fat, or all of the above food and drink–is unhealthy and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 26, 2009 | Chinese herbs, herbal tea, Traditional Chinese Medicine
I’ve read some great books lately. Two of the books I’m likely going to draw some blog topics from are: “Survival of the Sickest” by Dr. Sharon Moalem “The Brain that Changes Itself” by Dr. Norman Doidge In “Survival of the...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s been awhile since I last posted, but I’ve been meaning to get back to this for awhile. So many things to write about!The most recent thing that comes to mind is the BC provincial government considering merging its sales tax with the federal tax for a...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 18, 2007 | Arthritis, Back Pain, headache, injury, migraine, MVA, neuropathic pain, Pain, research
Some of the tons of research and articles on acupuncture to treat pain:ARTHRITIShttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103359.htmTraditional Chinese acupuncture is “effective” at reducing knee osteoarthritis pain and improving function in people with knee...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 18, 2007 | Acupuncture, research
“So, does acupuncture actually work?”, they ask me. Even if they don’t ask, many people think it. Until you experience the benefits of acupuncture, it’s really a fair question to ask. After all, sticking hair-thin needles into various points on...
