by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 16, 2026 | Chinese herbs, Detoxification, Digestion, energy, Food, Fun facts, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, immune boosting, immune system, lung health, mental health, neuropathic pain, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Why Mushrooms Deserve a Place in Your Wellness Routine When most people think of mushrooms, they think of a tasty addition to stir-fries, soups, sauces, or as a topping (check out some of my mushrooms-included recipes here Grilled Portabella Burgers and Vegetarian...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 8, 2026 | Alternative Medicine, Biotechnology, Chinese herbs, health care, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, Inspiration, integrative medicine, pharmaceuticals, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Happy International Women’s Day! This day, when we celebrate women around the world, I thought I’d reflect back to pay tribute to one woman who brought ancient knowledge from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into today’s modern, scientific world....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 20, 2026 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, health care, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine
One of the most common questions I’m asked in clinic is, “How many sessions will it take?” It’s a completely fair question. When you’re in pain, exhausted, struggling with hormonal imbalance, dealing with digestive issues, unable to sleep, or overwhelmed by stress,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 26, 2026 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Healthy Habits, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine
For about a decade, yoga was a regular part of my life. Then the pandemic happened. The studio I loved closed, and like many people, I tried to make online classes work. For me, that was a struggle. Something about practicing yoga alone in my living room, staring at a...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 20, 2025 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, holistic health, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Just like you, I want predictable, fast results. It would be so much easier if I had specific protocols for each condition, symptom, illness, or disease. I would love it if people would react exactly as I expect, in every situation. If I prescribe X herb, Y results....
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...
