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...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 18, 2014 | Acupuncture, Back Pain, Biopuncture
You know the commercial. The one with the person pointing to his or her rear end, indicating that it hurts. The doctor then says that he cannot help with that, as it’s tax pain. Yes, it’s tax season. And no, I can’t help you with that. But I can help you with actual...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 25, 2014 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Detoxification, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Spring has sprung and with it comes thoughts of spring cleaning, both of household and body. According to traditional Chinese medicine principles, this is the season most connected to working on liver and gallbladder issues, so now is a great time to do a cleanse....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 16, 2014 | Acupuncture, women's health
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a disease that affects approximately 176 million women worldwide, including more than 8.5 million in North America. If you or anyone you know has endometriosis, then check out my article in 24 Hours....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 24, 2014 | Acupuncture
One of the first questions asked of anyone doing acupuncture is, “Does it hurt?” Even before they ask me, I tell every new patient before their treatment that acupuncture is not painful. There is often sensation—in Chinese it is called “de Qi”—but that sensation is...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 11, 2014 | Acupuncture
February 14th is the re-launch date for Active Life Mobile Acupuncture, chosen because we want to show our love for Traditional Chinese Medicine and for your health. Active Life Mobile Acupuncture is a business that I started a number of years ago because I was...
