Alternative Perspective
News in the New Year 2015
Published February 15th, 2015
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Yale University reported on January 5, 2015 that, The common cold virus can reproduce itself more efficiently in the cooler temperatures found inside the nose than at core body temperature, according to a new study. This finding may confirm the popular yet contested notion that people are more likely to [...]
What is Food?
Published November 12th, 2014
by Tammera J. Karr, Ph.D.
Have you ever really asked the question “What is Food?” Many may already be making rude noises thinking what a silly question, everyone knows what food is. Humor me here and ask as I did this question to students, the answers may surprise you, or not.
When I ask [...]
Can Openers & Storage Containers
Published November 5th, 2014
By Tammera J. Karr Ph.D.
October is our last big hurrah for gardens and warm weather out here in the Pacific Northwest. It is the time of harvest throughout the nation, apples, pumpkins and root crops are gleaned from the soil. The leaves on the trees begin their kaleidoscope of color change from green to [...]
Taking a Look at Food Labels & Oregon Measure 92
Published October 3rd, 2014
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Over the last few weeks, I have been receiving calls from clients and readers on the question of GMO, and the pending vote on Ballet Measure 92, here in Oregon. To be clear, I have never supported the use of GMO ingredients in food for man or beast. However, this [...]
Inflammation and the FDA
Published August 18th, 2014
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Inflammation is a sore subject these days, yes the pun was intended. Every year more individuals come to me with chronic inflammation concerns. Most of these folks can and do successfully reduce their inflammation through diet and lifestyle modifications, myself included.
Why is this more than just a physical sore [...]
Summer Reflection on Change
Published August 4th, 2014
by Tammera Karr, PhD
Summers always brings a bustle of activity and change to our lives. Those activities’ involve family trips, visits, long work hours outside, and for parents like me preparing and planning for our son’s life in Montana where he is off to collage. The Son, headed out the door for the long [...]
Corporate Takeover of the Internet: Why You Should Care about Net Neutrality
Published May 28th, 2014
Special interests may soon dictate what Internet content you are able to access. Action Alert From the Alliance for Natural Health-USA!
On its most basic level, net neutrality is the idea that all Internet content should be treated equally by Internet service providers (ISPs), with no website or company getting preferential treatment. But [...]
Conspiracy’s, Condensation & Bullies
Published May 28th, 2014
By Tammera J Karr, PhD, BCHN, BCIM
© 2014 Holistic Nutrition for the Whole you
As I sat down to write this week’s column, it came on the heels of days of research building a presentation for a national conference to Integrative Medical practitioners. As one of a handful of natural and traditional practitioners [...]
Thoughts by the Lake
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
I am very fortunate to live within walking distance of a small lake, especially when it is overly warm – ok down right hot. Almost daily I take girl dog Sadie down to dibble her toes in the water. As an Aussie the idea of [...]
GMO in Your Fields and Other Interesting News
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J, Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
Oregon made the headlines over what is supposed to be a discontinued venture. NPR reported on May 30th a farmer in Eastern Oregon found GMO wheat in his fields, and has no idea how it got there. According to the NPR report, wheat growers are [...]