HN4U Blog
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 [...]Liver simply amazing
Published May 19th, 2010
Liver simply amazing
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, BCIH, CNW, CNH
Most of us spend very little time thinking about our liver or any internal organs for that matter. In our pursuit for longevity, research talks about the brain and heart; and for good reason, but the livers vital role is as critical [...]Coffee black if you please
Published May 19th, 2010
Coffee black if you please
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
Coffee is the second largest commodity traded next to oil. Coffee comes from an evergreen tree that produces red cherries or beans. The most coffee consumed comes from Arabica or Robusta varieties of beans. Arabica beans count for seventy percent [...]
Potato ~ a bit of history
Published May 19th, 2010
Potato ~ a bit of history
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
The potato is the quintessential Irish food right? Well not really. The potato has a long history that started before it was accidentally washed up on the beaches of Ireland. Potatoes have been cultivated for food for more than [...]Today’s Preventable Pandemic
Published March 25th, 2010
Today’s Preventable Pandemic
Everyone knows someone with Type 2 diabetes
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW, CNH
Chocolate
Published March 25th, 2010
Chocolate
Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW, CNH
With valentines behind us and Easter only days away, my mind drifted to the groceries store shelf’s loaded with chocolate. Now I have never been a huge fan of chocolate, but even I have been lured by the health claims and the selection of exotic chocolate [...]
CoQ10 ~ formula for health
Published February 8th, 2010
CoQ10 ~ formula for health
Be warned CoQ10 may give you heart failure when you see the price tag… With that in mind, understand the American diet is sadly lacking in almost all nutrients, especially those that we were able to get from organ foods over 50 years ago.
Be warned CoQ10 may give you [...]