by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 27, 2013 | Acupuncture, In the News, Traditional Chinese Medicine
In this week’s 24 Hour newspaper, I wrote about Traditional Chinese Medicine’s powerful and complex, but low-tech, diagnostic systems and treatments are important in our modern world. Check it out: click here for the PDF version.
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Mar 22, 2013 | Detoxification, Traditional Chinese Medicine
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the season when the liver and gallbladder are most active. With over 500 vital tasks, your liver works very hard. All the blood that leaves your stomach and intestines passes through your liver where it is processed...
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 22, 2013 | Traditional Chinese Medicine
Columnist Pete McMartin recently had his article, “Call the doctor–this government is making me sick” published in the Vancouver Sun newspaper. I first heard about the article through a patient who told me not to pick up that day’s paper as I...
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 | 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:...
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