by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 19, 2013 | Healthy Habits
Last summer I wrote a blog about my life lessons from doing the Grouse Grind. As it is now February, the regular Grind is currently closed. But this weekend I got to do the Grouse Snowshoe Grind. Twice. Once again, I learned a few more lessons I can relate to regular...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 6, 2013 | Healthy Habits, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It’s just over a month into the New Year. Do you already wish you had a do-over for your New Year’s Resolutions? If so, you’re in luck. You do. February 10th is the Chinese lunar New Year. The celebration of the New Year is China’s longest and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 21, 2013 | Healthy Habits
“I’m on holidays, so my usual health routines don’t apply.” All excuses. But it’s not difficult to make the healthier choices. First of all, the holidays excuse. I do believe that it’s a good idea to ease up on regular routines once in awhile. Of course I too like to...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 15, 2013 | Healthy Habits
Watching the water in anticipation. That’s what so many do when they are in Hawaii or any place that you can see whales. Lucky me, I’ve seen whales from the waters of Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and am now watching the waters in Hawaii. What’s the...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 11, 2012 | Healthy Habits
Today is Remembrance Day. Remembrance of the sacrifices that were made by those who fought for the freedoms that we enjoy now. Just one day a year designated for remembrance. Every year I remember to stop to pay my respects with silence. But I feel that it’s...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 3, 2012 | Healthy Habits
I posted on my Facebook page that anyone who has ever lined up for more than an hour to buy an iPhone or iPad can no longer be my friend. I was joking…sort of! I do enjoy my iPad and iPhone, however, and here are some of my favourite apps and websites that I use...