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 | Apr 4, 2026 | Digestion, Food, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, My Nutrition Book, Traditional Chinese Medicine
It’s quite a human thing to want to find the ONE answer. The clear choice. The proven single solution. According to the article, Precision Nutrition for Better Clinical Outcomes, “In routine practice, however, physicians have increasingly observed that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 8, 2026 | Alternative Medicine, Biotechnology, Chinese herbs, health care, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, Inspiration, integrative medicine, pharmaceuticals, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Happy International Women’s Day! This day, when we celebrate women around the world, I thought I’d reflect back to pay tribute to one woman who brought ancient knowledge from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into today’s modern, scientific world....
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 20, 2026 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, health care, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine
One of the most common questions I’m asked in clinic is, “How many sessions will it take?” It’s a completely fair question. When you’re in pain, exhausted, struggling with hormonal imbalance, dealing with digestive issues, unable to sleep, or overwhelmed by stress,...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 26, 2026 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Healthy Habits, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine
For about a decade, yoga was a regular part of my life. Then the pandemic happened. The studio I loved closed, and like many people, I tried to make online classes work. For me, that was a struggle. Something about practicing yoga alone in my living room, staring at a...
