by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 25, 2023 | anxiety, Health Tips, Life Lessons, mental health
“Do or do not, there is no try.” Most know this Yoda quote. What’s not said, but perhaps implied in this is that in fully doing, you commit, and that means you also risk failing. So, “Fail and fail again, without, there is no ultimate success.” I’ve noticed that some...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 11, 2016 | In the News, Inspiration, Life Lessons, opinions, Stress
I’m a silver-lining-seeker, an other-side-of-the-coin-thinker, an uplifting-quotes-subscriber. But these last few days have been tough. I know I probably shouldn’t post something political, but it’s both political and non-political, as what is happening now is...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | May 13, 2016 | Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Life Lessons, mental health, Pain
Pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, disabilities, injuries, and chronic illness. Every day I work with people who are suffering. And the question that sometimes comes up is, “Will I get better?” I believe that our bodies are designed to heal, so yes, I do reply that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 13, 2013 | Life Lessons
I see a lot of runners at my clinic. It could be because runners are generally a health-conscious group, open to alternative forms of treatment like acupuncture and biopuncture and Chinese herbals. It could also be because running causes a lot of injuries. I think...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 12, 2013 | Life Lessons
I recently—and crazily—decided to sign up for the Tough Mudder endurance race that describes itself as “Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet.” Gulp! I’m not a runner. I’ve never been a runner. Even as a kid I didn’t like soccer, basketball, or track. I figure...
