HN4U Blog
Eating on the Road
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
For many the hot topic of the day has been about TSA and airport travel, but for others our thoughts are not just on gropings but on what in the world to eat while traveling. I know this because at the writing this column, I’m setting [...]
An Onion by another name is Lily.
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, CNC, BCIH, CNW, CNH
With fall fast approaching my thoughts turn to those warm and savory foods like onions. The thickness of the onion skin has been used to predict how severe the next winter may be, thin skins mean a mild winter and thick skins indicate a rough winter [...]
Frankinfish ~ coming to a plate near you.
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, CNC, BCIH, CNW, CNH
September in the Pacific Northwest for many means grabbing their salmon poles, spinners, herring plugs, fish eggs and washing down their boats with joy dish-soap. The crisp fall air lends itself to local mania for bright salmon, fish tales and perusing the local tackle shops. All [...]
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 [...]
What’s Your pH?
Published May 18th, 2011
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD., CNC, BCIH,
I’m frequently asked what I think of acid/alkaline balancing plans. I try to look at things from not only current application but the history. This one has a long history, some of it a little on the colorful and not often mentioned side.
The Alkaline diet is based [...]
Is It Turmeric or Curcumin
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD., BCIH, CNC
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) or Indian saffron has been used for centuries in India and Southeast Asia, where by chance the prevalence of Alzheimer’s and cancers are a fraction of the westernized worlds. A perennial plant native to India cultivated in China, Bengal and Java for its rhizomes, and [...]
Beer – an Approved Dietary Supplement?
Published May 18th, 2011
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, CNC
Over the years I have wondered at the appeal of Beer, weekends brought Olympia into the house, but it’s pale bitterness held no appeal for me. Then as an adult and the advent of microbrews and imported beers, I found some that added to the taste of the [...]
Everyone is an Expert – Supplements
Published October 19th, 2010
I had the distinct privilege of meeting one of my nutritional gurus in person, Diana Shwarzbein, M.D., her warm personality made it possible to have an engaging conversation with her. During our conversation Diana made a very astute observation – “you give some people a little information and all of a sudden they become an [...]
Were You Scared by Something Green?
Published May 24th, 2010
Were You Scared by Something Green?
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
I have learned over the years that my husband was not the only childhood victim of scary green things.
Whenever I do a public presentation, invariably the topic of green foods and their appeal comes up. I have learned over [...]AhhhChew ~ welcome to allergy season
Published May 19th, 2010
AhhhChew ~ welcome to allergy season
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW, CNH, BCIH
As I sat down to write more on foods from south of the border, I found my nose dripping, eyes burning and a mild headache persistently interfering with my concentration… No it wasn’t from the pungent smell of chilies [...]