by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 24, 2012 | immune boosting, immune system, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Have you felt a tickle in your throat? Do you have a runny nose? Sneezing more? Or are you worried about this happening to you during your busy days ahead? Then it’s time to take action now. Some western herbs that help boost your immune system include:...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 17, 2012 | Biopuncture, Chinese herbs, Food, immune system
This new report states that current flu vaccines are “sub-optimal”. http://metronews.ca/health/403896/us-report-questions-flu-vaccine-and-use-policy/ But vaccines aren’t the only way to avoid getting sick. In fact, boosting your immune system and...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 7, 2012 | Acupuncture, Food, immune boosting, immune system, integrative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
A friend of mine asked me to post some info on what to do after a bout of the flu or food poisoning. She called it a “forced detox”. That’s one way to put it! If you have had diarrhea or have been vomiting, the first and most important thing is to...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 23, 2009 | immune boosting, immune system
Betcha Bugs Bunny didn’t get sick often. Carrots are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene converts in the body into vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that helps strengthen cells against viruses.Beta-carotene also assists in fighting cancer,...
