Hormones for His & Her Health
Berberine: the power of color and bitter flavor
Published June 30th, 2024
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCHN, CNW, CDSP, CGP
How often do we connect flavor, color, and historical use of foods and herbs to wellness? Our choices are frequently unconscious, reflexive and based on convenience. For centuries, cultures have utilized natural compounds daily or seasonally for wellness. In Asian gastronomy, the selection of spices and [...]
Lets Talk Plastic and Plastic
Published January 25th, 2020
by Tammera J. Karr
The first synthetic polymer was invented in 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt as a substitute for ivory. By treating cellulose, derived from cotton fiber, with camphor (both naturally occurring substances), Hyatt discovered a plastic that could be crafted into a variety of shapes and made to imitate natural materials like tortoiseshell, [...]
Ferritin Equation
Published April 19th, 2013
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD. BCHN. BCIH
No one knows your body and health better than you do, if you are exposed to information that empowers you in taking back control of your health, and as an informed consumer do so, the job of your primary healthcare provider just got easier, because you are [...]
Salt Vindicated-a personal case study
Published February 27th, 2012
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCHN, BCIH
In 2005, I thought I was developing hypothyroidism; I was tired, overweight, with high triglycerides, and muscle pain, all symptoms. I was eating real food, but I was under a lot of stress. Remember I have said several times over the last three years that stress is the [...]
Broccoli ~ your best choice
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, CNC, BCIH, CNW, CNH
In the spring of 2010, I headed off to a conference required for my certifications. It is expected that they will talk about food and nutrients for the duration of the conference, but this year one food took over the presentations and programs…. Broccoli is today’s [...]
Cholesterol, Heart Disease & Myth
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, Ph.D, CNC, BCIH
It is my opinion and that of many others that cholesterol is one of the most heavily maligned, and over treated naturally occurring blood components in the health industry today.
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is essential for all animal life; it is primarily synthesized from simpler substances within [...]
Herbs to the Rescue – natures antibiotics
Published November 3rd, 2009
Herbs to the Rescue – natures antibiotics
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW, CNH 2009©
It happened this week… At first you thought it was only a headache but as the day wore on your brain stopped working, the chills came on and everything began to ache. The flu – anyone of a hundred [...]
Hypothyroidism
Published February 17th, 2008
Hypothyroidism
Joseph Pizzorono, N.D.
Insufficient thyroid hormone, either by decreased production or increased breakdown, is known as hypothyroidism.
Symptoms: Fatigue, weight gain, slowed heart rate, constipation, irritability, sensitivity to cold, mental depression, slowness or slurring of speech, drooping and swollen eyes, swollen face, recurrent infections, increase in allergic reaction, headaches, hair loss, brittleness of hair, [...]
DIETARY AND SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MENOPAUSE AND BONE HEALTH
Published February 17th, 2008
DIETARY AND SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MENOPAUSE AND BONE HEALTH
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW
The increased use of soy foods is subject to soy intolerances and thyroid health and function. If soy is not an option because of these concerns there are still plenty of foods to help with estrogen dominance and [...]