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TCM Tips for Managing Stress: Vlog

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Sep 11, 2020 | acupressure, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, How-to, Stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine

I thought I’d try something different today: a Vlog! Actually, two vlogs, as I didn’t give myself enough time to record it all in one go. In these videos I share some tips on how to manage stress. On this I’ll discuss: acupuncture’s benefits to...

Undoing the months of stress, bad habits, and poor posture

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 15, 2020 | Acupuncture, Arthritis, Back Pain, depression, Detoxification, Digestion, energy, health care, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, In the News, injury, mental health, Pain, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Now into our 5th month of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of us are in the best shape we’ve been in for awhile, making homemade healthy food, finding time to exercise and get outdoors, getting more and better sleep, and taking the opportunity to catch up on some...

Appointment options, not in clinic

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jun 7, 2020 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, health care, Herbs and Supplements, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine

You’ve heard it time and time again. These are unprecedented times. Uncertain times. Of that, there is no question. Personally, I’m tired of hearing that. Because many of us need possibilities, options for what to do right now, not confirmation that things...

Acceptance and change

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 22, 2020 | Alternative Medicine, Happiness, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, In the News, Inspiration, Traditional Chinese Medicine

One of the things I’ve prided myself on is my ability to adapt. I’m pretty good at being able to find a way around and make the changes that have allowed me to feel once again at the reins. At my front door, I’ve written the quote, “The best way to predict the future...

Mother’s Day health gift mailed to your mom

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 20, 2020 | Healthy Habits, holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day! Depending on how long our restrictions for physical distancing stay in place, many of may still be unable to spend time with our mom’s that day. And, to top it off, many of the stores we would normally buy gifts from and restaurants...

How to manage insomnia at home with Traditional Chinese Medicine tips

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Apr 4, 2020 | acupressure, Alternative Medicine, Health Tips, Healthy Habits, Herbs and Supplements, How-to, Sleep, Supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sleep is a thing we are often short of because either we don’t allow ourselves enough shut eye or because we cannot make sleep—full, deep, restful, restorative sleep—happen. If you aren’t allowing yourself enough snooze time, know that...