by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 15, 2017 | Alternative Medicine, health care, holistic health, integrative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
When I was offered a chance to write about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Alive Magazine, my answer was a resounding, “YES!” If we haven’t met, I’m a huge fan and supporter of TCM, its principles, and its treatments. After all,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 30, 2016 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, health care, research, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Health in 2015 Review I like to look back to review the most stand-out news in health in 2015. Of course, for me, a lot of my remembrance about health news is particular to either Traditional Chinese Medicine or nutrition. Remember the day that you were told...
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 | Mar 12, 2012 | health care, holistic health, Stress
If you’ve read a few of my posts, you’ll probably see that I sometimes use my dogs as examples of good health. It’s not because they are healthier than the people I know–though they may be; it’s because they lead such simple lives, in...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 12, 2012 | Acupuncture, health care, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine
For months I had been complaining that the garage door opener in my building was not working well. I would point and press the button…no door movement. Press again…nothing. Try a different angle, put my hand out the window, get out of my car. So...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 29, 2010 | Acupuncture, health care, Traditional Chinese Medicine
The 12 Moves to Wellness Winter may not yet be official, but there is no question that year-end is quickly approaching. Many of us feel overwhelmed by our to-do lists and do not want to add more to that list with New Year’s resolutions or other such self-imposed...
