Inflammatory Illnesses
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
Published February 28th, 2018
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
It has finally happened – winter and the cold bite of it’s breath has found many of us. Cold weather also brings with it high calorie foods and sedentary habits. With the glut of holiday commercials highlighting decadent sweets, beverages, and hot food we are subconsciously lead down a dangerous [...]
Do you know your blood type?
Published February 26th, 2018
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Asking if you know your blood type may seem a simple question to some, but in my years of clinical work, I routinely find clients have no idea what their blood types are or how blood type can play a role in sustainable health. One of my mentors Anne Louise [...]
CLEANING HOUSE – BY REGULARLY DETOXIFYING
Published February 22nd, 2018
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
An effective detoxification program will not ask you to make any dramatic lifestyle and dietary changes. Healthier food and lifestyle choices are generally made on a subconscious level. Once the body begins to eliminate toxins, it will naturally start craving foods that will nourish it at an optimum level. That [...]
POMEGRANATE – TOP THREE SUPER FOOD
Published February 21st, 2018
by Tammera J Karr, PhD
I love pomegranates, they are one of the few foods I can eat every day for months and never get tired of the flavor. When I was a kid, pomegranates were only available during the Christmas and New Year season in rural Eastern Oregon. Today they are available in fresh, [...]
Chocolate – more than Candy
Published March 12th, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Millions of people worldwide love chocolate in all its many forms. This food of the “gods” comes from the cacao trees. The most common variety of cocoa comes from the Forastero making up 90% of the world crop. The rarest variety Criollo is sought after by artisan chocolate makers.
The [...]
Old Fashioned Broth for Health Makes a BIG Comeback
Published March 5th, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Many long-time readers of this column know I collect old cookbooks. My oldest cookbook is European and American Cuisine by Gesine Lemcke from 1895. On the title page is the following statement – “Beauty, Health, and Happiness depend upon the kind of food we eat.” This sentiment changed profoundly by [...]
Over the Counter Pain Medications – dangerous effects on more then the liver
Published February 19th, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Open a medicine cabinet, first aid kit or a car glove box, and likely acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol ™), a pain reliever and fever reducer, will be there. It might be a store brand in a pill, gelcap, or liquid. Acetaminophen is found in a startling number of over-the-counter (OTC) [...]
Eat Your Nuts
Published December 31st, 2016
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
One of my favorite nuts is pecans for baking and cooking. They are softer and do not cause canker sores in the mouth like walnuts can. The buttery rich flavor of pecans makes them one of the most popular nuts native to American. They are rich in nutrients, minerals, and [...]
It is beginning to smell a lot like Christmas
Published December 24th, 2016
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
One of the magical things about this time of year are the smells – cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, ginger, fruit fillings and festive colors swirled around on cookies. Many of these powerful aromas stimulate memories and affect brain chemistry in positive ways.
All of these spices that add to [...]
When Stress Comes a Knocking
Published December 22nd, 2016
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Well, the holiday season is here, and yes, I say Holiday because there are over 29 holidays between now and the first week of January depending on if you are Jewish, Christian or anyone else. As many of you read this, the hustle and bustle of preparing for Thanksgiving will [...]