by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 26, 2021 | anxiety, depression, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Stress
January 25, 2021. Can you believe it? It has been a year since the first case of COVID-19 showed up in Canada. With unpredictable times like these, many of us feel anxious. If this is you, you are not alone. According to a recent poll done by Mental Health Research...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 11, 2020 | acupressure, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, How-to, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
I thought I’d try something different today: a Vlog! Actually, two vlogs, as I didn’t give myself enough time to record it all in one go. In these videos I share some tips on how to manage stress. On this I’ll discuss: acupuncture’s benefits to...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 8, 2020 | health care, Health Care system, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, immune system, In the News
The mask deal The rest of this article is about masking (and gloving), but some of you are already for masking and just want to know what I have to offer, so here it is. To note, I’m not sure for how long I’ll offer this deal in part because I don’t...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 22, 2020 | Alternative Medicine, Happiness, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, In the News, Inspiration, Traditional Chinese Medicine
One of the things I’ve prided myself on is my ability to adapt. I’m pretty good at being able to find a way around and make the changes that have allowed me to feel once again at the reins. At my front door, I’ve written the quote, “The best way to predict the future...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 4, 2020 | acupressure, Alternative Medicine, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, How-to, Sleep, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sleep is a thing we are often short of because either we don’t allow ourselves enough shut eye or because we cannot make sleep—full, deep, restful, restorative sleep—happen. If you aren’t allowing yourself enough snooze time, know that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 3, 2020 | acupressure, headache, Health Tips, How-to, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
This simple little tool is a great feel-good gift for you or a friend. The jade roller is like a little rolling pin to smooth away your stresses, particularly when you feel them (or they show) on your face. It’s helpful for calming the nervous system, soothing...
