by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 10, 2014 | 24 Hours article, Acupuncture, workplace wellness
Healthy lunch ‘n learn lectures, sleeping at the workplace, healthy food, walking meetings, and acupuncture at your work are all ways that we suggest you keep you and your colleagues healthy, not just during Healthy Workplace Month, but year-round. Check it out...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 23, 2014 | 24 Hours article, Acupuncture
Though summer is winding down, the weather report in Vancouver still calls for a rise in temperature again next week, so here are some reminder tips about how to stay cool and also how to manage insect stings. Beat the heat — don’t let it beat you _ Vancouver 24...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 22, 2014 | 24 Hours article, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine
I am a relatively new student of yoga, under four years, and I had known only very fundamental knowledge about BKS Iyengar. I knew that he was one of yoga’s most important and well-known teachers, having brought yoga to the West, and I knew that he recommended...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 27, 2014 | Acupuncture, Herbs and Supplements, Sleep
I wrote this article and then the very next day had 2 patients email to ask me for information about treating insomnia. That on top of the usual in clinic requests I hear during appointments. That just goes to show how ubiquitous sleep issues are. I know many of...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 21, 2014 | Acupuncture, injury, Pain
I don’t have much of a green thumb. I’m thankful that I’m a Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the 21st century because if I were doing this in the earlier days of TCM, I would have had to grow and collect my own herbs–and that would not...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 1, 2014 | Acupuncture, Exercise, injury, Sports
I didn’t participate, but I applaud those that did the Vancouver Sun Run this past weekend. It took dedication and training to be able to get out there and enjoy it. Some, unfortunately, are now injured and sore. Some had to skip the event due to injuries acquired...
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