by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 1, 2015 | Arthritis, Back Pain, Digestion, Food, immune boosting, immune system, neck pain, Pain, Recipe
Ok, so if you’re a vegetarian, then this recipe is not for you. Bone broth has many potential health benefits, including: it’s rich in vitamins and minerals it may help with joint health, reducing joint pain, because it contains collagen it may help...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 18, 2014 | 24 Hours article, Digestion, Food
You know what I’m talking about. You look in your closet to figure out what to wear to go to the next holiday celebration and you ask yourself, “What will stretch without showing my bloated belly?” Instead of having to cover up, avoid the holiday...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 5, 2014 | Digestion, Herbs and Supplements
While the likelihood of being diagnosed with many diseases increases with age, there are some that are most likely to start in the “prime of life”—ages 20 to 40. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis (UC), both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), fit this pattern. While I’ve...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 23, 2014 | Digestion, Food, Recipe
Have a pot luck to go to and you’ve been asked to bring a salad? While I love recipes, I love eating, and I love making nutrition recommendations, I’m not much of a fan of cooking. So, when I’m invited to someone’s place and I ask, “What...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 18, 2013 | Digestion, Food, Recipe
Ok, so mulled wine isn’t the typical for healthy recipes. But is a holiday one. And it is delicious. While I rarely have alcohol, a bit of this before a large meal may help you digest your food! I’ve included the herbs chen pi (tangerine peel) and shan zha...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 24, 2013 | Digestion
Most everyone knows that this month is Movember, putting the focus on men’s health. The public and media attention that has been brought to this is wonderful. Few people, however, know that November is also Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month. For more,Time to ‘get...
