HN4U Blog
Is Fluoride all it’s cracked up to be?
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, Ph.D, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
Back in the Stone Age when I was in sixth grade (1976) the health nurse would bring in a bottle of fluoride rinse for each of the students to use after lunch. I lasted about three applications, went home and told my mom it was making [...]
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 [...]
The Water of Life
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
The Gaelic “usquebaugh”, meaning “Water of Life”, phonetically became “usky” and then “whisky” in English. However it is known, Scotch whisky, or Scotch, Scotland has internationally protected the term “Scotch”, to be labeled as Scotch it must be produced in Scotland.
“Eight bolls of malt to [...]
Good Cheer with Wine
Published May 18th, 2011
By Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
During the holiday season it is common for beer, wine and spirits to be given as gifts. I wondered about the history of these beverages and what their place has been in culture and holiday cuisine.
Wine is the second or some may argue the oldest [...]
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 [...]