by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 3, 2013 | Healthy Habits
This morning I was blessed to be able to practice my yoga. The teacher’s goal today was to help us learn to fly. My favourite! I think I may have been a bird in another life as I used to look forward to my flying dreams. Sadly, being an adult, those dreams seem...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 24, 2013 | Healthy Habits
I’ve been thinking about today for awhile now. My focus about my birthday had been on turning the “big 4-0.” But a couple of nights ago I had a different thought. I remembered that it was soon approaching my last day of my 30s, and I wasn’t...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 22, 2013 | Detoxification, Healthy Habits, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Booooiiiinggg! Spring has sprung. This week I received a letter from my strata. It was our spring seasonal reminder list–make sure the balcony drains are clear, open valves to outside hose connections, etc. This letter reminded me about more than building...
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...
