by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 17, 2026 | brain health, Digestion, Exercise, Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Life Lessons, mental health, My Nutrition Book, Traditional Chinese Medicine
The other day, I caught myself doing something I’ve done thousands of times. I took my reading glasses off my face and automatically perched them on top of my head. A few minutes later, as I went to take them off again, I felt the familiar tug. A few hairs were...
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 | Apr 4, 2026 | Digestion, Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, My Nutrition Book, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It’s quite a human thing to want to find the ONE answer. The clear choice. The proven single solution. According to the article, Precision Nutrition for Better Clinical Outcomes, “In routine practice, however, physicians have increasingly observed that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 2, 2023 | Digestion, Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits
August might otherwise be known as BBQ month. In TCM, we have 5 seasons, not 4. The 5th season is called late summer and August is a mix of summer and late summer, so the organ systems that are most active are the Heart and Small Intestines and the Spleen and Stomach....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 27, 2022 | acupressure, Digestion, Health Tips, Healthy Habits
Whether you suffer from digestive issues or simply want to support your overall health, taking steps to improve your digestive system is key. In this video blog, I mention at the start that I am not going to cover nutrition here because it is such a big topic and I...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 22, 2022 | Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, anxiety, Arthritis, Back Pain, Digestion, energy, headache, immune boosting, immune system, injury, migraine, neck pain, neuropathic pain, Pain, Sleep, Stress
Did you know that acupuncture is one of the most common and safest forms of healthcare treatment in the world? Acupuncture has been providing relief to patients for thousands of years. If you’ve never tried acupuncture before but have always been curious about...
