by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 17, 2026 | brain health, Digestion, Exercise, Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Life Lessons, mental health, My Nutrition Book, Traditional Chinese Medicine
The other day, I caught myself doing something I’ve done thousands of times. I took my reading glasses off my face and automatically perched them on top of my head. A few minutes later, as I went to take them off again, I felt the familiar tug. A few hairs were...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 16, 2026 | Chinese herbs, Detoxification, Digestion, energy, Food, Fun facts, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, immune boosting, immune system, lung health, mental health, neuropathic pain, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Why Mushrooms Deserve a Place in Your Wellness Routine When most people think of mushrooms, they think of a tasty addition to stir-fries, soups, sauces, or as a topping (check out some of my mushrooms-included recipes here Grilled Portabella Burgers and Vegetarian...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Dec 23, 2025 | depression, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, holistic health, mental health
We just had our shortest day of the year yesterday with the winter solstice. This is the day when the earth’s tilt away from the sun is at its maximum for the northern hemisphere. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words for sun and stop/pause,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 3, 2024 | anxiety, Happiness, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, holistic health, Inspiration, mental health, Stress
Do you remember Stuart Smalley (funny, I remembered his name as Smiley) from the Saturday Night Live skip? He used to host a mock self-help show and he would stand in front of a mirror and say positive affirmations to himself. It was meant to be funny–and...
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 | Feb 10, 2023 | Acupuncture, anxiety, mental health, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It seems weird right? Needles helping you feel calmer? It may sound strange, but yes, it’s true, acupuncture can help you manage your anxiety, even if you’re nervous about needles. Firstly, let me start with the needles part because I know that anyone...
