by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 27, 2014 | 24 Hours article, mental health
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs with a specific season. The most common type of SAD occurs during the colder, darker months of fall and winter. While feeling a bit of a pull to hibernate is common, SAD can negatively affect daily...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 27, 2014 | 24 Hours article, Acupuncture
Phobias can be of nearly anything, from aardvarks to ziplines, but a fear of needles is quite common. There are many things you can do to help you get over your fear of needles so that you can enjoy the benefits–and even the feeling of relaxation–that...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 26, 2014 | Food, Recipe
A great recipe to warm up to on cold wintry days, this comforting stew is also great to support digestive health. Black beans are rich in fibre, iron, magnesium, potassium, and folic acid. Butternut squash is another amazingly nutrient-rich food that keeps the colon...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Nov 5, 2014 | Digestion, Herbs and Supplements
While the likelihood of being diagnosed with many diseases increases with age, there are some that are most likely to start in the “prime of life”—ages 20 to 40. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis (UC), both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), fit this pattern. While I’ve...
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