by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 14, 2024 | Biopuncture, Chinese herbs, health care, Health Care system, In the News, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Of course Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for a very, very long time–about 3000 years, maybe longer, depending on source. But how about TCM’s history in Canada? What about it’s history and progress in British Columbia? There are...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 29, 2024 | Chinese herbs, Health Book Summary and Review, Traditional Chinese Medicine, women's health
I’ve always loved reading, but ever since university, very little of that has been fiction. I joined a book club through a friend a few years ago, but hadn’t been for a long time. I was going to join the next one, just for the chance to meet up again with...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 29, 2023 | Alternative Medicine, Chinese herbs, health care, Health Care system, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, In the News, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine
New Proposal By Health Canada That Will Impact Your Natural Health Products and TCM Herbs Do you take vitamins, minerals, herbs, probiotics, essential fatty acids like fish or flax oil, or herbal remedies from me? Well, then you might want to read on and learn why you...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 17, 2022 | Chinese herbs, Health Tips, immune boosting, Sleep
With just a week until Christmas, some of you may still be wondering what to get for the people in your life. While many find it stressful to check off their gift buying list, I LOVE thinking of things I can gift, but I do admit that it’s tough to figure out...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 18, 2022 | Allergies, Chinese herbs, Health Tips, immune boosting, immune system
We’re not out of the woods yet. This has been a long, long journey, as you know. And it now seems like everyone knows someone who has been affected by COVID, particularly by Omicron. While this version of the virus is causing less severe symptoms than Delta for...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 7, 2020 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, health care, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine
You’ve heard it time and time again. These are unprecedented times. Uncertain times. Of that, there is no question. Personally, I’m tired of hearing that. Because many of us need possibilities, options for what to do right now, not confirmation that things...