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...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 16, 2013 | 24 Hours article, Digestion
Commercials showing an image of fire superimposed over the chest of a man eating his second big chili dog tells us that we can eat anything we want, provided we take their pill. While we will occasionally eat too much and choose hard-to-digest foods, some people still...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 24, 2013 | Digestion, Food
Perhaps you’ve heard of probiotics through yogurt commercials showing a joyfully dancing belly, arrows pointing downward, and hands forming heart shapes over the abdomen, all inferring some of the benefits of these good bacteria. Yogurt and other fermented...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 14, 2013 | Digestion, Food
My article as printed in Inside Tract about TCM and digestion: “What foods should I eat?” For my patients both with and without digestive health issues, this is a common question. My answer is not that simple. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles have me...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 1, 2012 | Digestion, energy, Food, health care, holistic health
I am recently returned from a trip to Germany and France. I had training in Germany, so I extended the stay for a holiday visit. The training was very helpful. The travel was wonderful. The food…well, the food was different than my usual. I had never thought of...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 25, 2012 | Digestion, Food, Supplements
When was the last time you thought about HOW you eat? No, I’m not talking about what you eat, that’s another posting or two or three, probably lots more. Think about how you eat. Do you notice that you finish your snacks or meals without knowing how that...
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