by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 28, 2025 | energy, Health Tips, lung health, Sleep, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Why Am I So Tired? This Saturday night, early in the Sunday a.m. hours, daylight savings time ends, meaning we “gain” an hour as we shift the clocks back. One more hour of sleep, if you can make it happen. And many of you may be feeling like you really need it. But...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Aug 20, 2025 | Acupuncture, Health Tips, holistic health, injury, Life Lessons, Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the realm of healing, patience is not just a virtue—it’s a necessity. Many of us are conditioned to expect quick fixes. If something hurts, we want the pain gone now. If we’re sick, we want to be back to normal yesterday. Western medicine often caters to this...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 21, 2025 | Food, Health Tips, In the News, My Nutrition Book, Recipe
I thought I’d share an excerpt from my book, Modern Chinese Medicine Food Cures: A Personalized Approach. I chose my segment on egg substitutes because it’s always good to have options, whether you’re looking to avoid buying eggs or you simply ran...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 3, 2024 | anxiety, Happiness, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, holistic health, Inspiration, mental health, Stress
Do you remember Stuart Smalley (funny, I remembered his name as Smiley) from the Saturday Night Live skip? He used to host a mock self-help show and he would stand in front of a mirror and say positive affirmations to himself. It was meant to be funny–and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 1, 2024 | Acupuncture, anxiety, Arthritis, Back Pain, energy, Food, headache, Health Tips, migraine, neck pain, neuropathic pain, Pain, Sleep, Stress
Want to get the most out of your acupuncture treatment? Of course you do! Here’s an easy–at least I think it’s easy–step you can take prior to your acupuncture session with me, particularly if your treatment is to address pain, stress, or...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 6, 2024 | Allergies, Health Tips, immune system, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Spring is a beautiful time of year when flowers bloom, the weather warms up, and the days become longer. However, for many of us, spring also brings the dreaded seasonal allergies. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose can make this time of year a challenging one for...
