Come join us at the table of virtual learning, where Tradition Meets Science! HN4U OnLine.Ed invite TAMMERA J.
KARR, Ph.D., BCHN, CGP, CNW, CNH, is an author, public speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician. She has served as a nutrition advisor to wellness programs and presented at local, regional, and national conferences. She writes a weekly health column for a local newspaper, blogs, and reviews and contributes to national board exams. Passionate about nutrition as the key to stopping many modern illnesses, Tammera authored Our Journey With Food, in 2015. Tammera began actively mentoring Holistic Nutrition and Holistic Nursing Clinical Practitioners, in 2015. In 2016 she joined the adjunct faculty at Portland Community College CLIMB Center where she shares her years of knowledge with students in the Holistic Nutrition Therapy program. Additionally, Tammera serves on the National Association of Nutrition Professionals Board of Directors (NANP) and organization committees and the Oregon Holistic Nurses Associasion. Over the years she has gained National Board and Advanced Certifications to expand her knowledge and effectiveness in the area of Holistic Nutrition and Integrative Health Care options. Tammera established an Integrative Medicine partnership in 2006 where she worked in a clinical setting with DO’s, FNP-C, Acupuncturists, Herbalists, ND’s and others. In 2015, Tammera changed to a virtual office model, making it possible to meet with clients with greater flexibility, time and cost savings. Tammera’s clinical and education practice is ever-evolving to meet the needs of clients, and fellow practitioners who wish to empower others through holistic health. A Native of Oregon, Tammera is avid about spending time outdoors. She enjoys history, cooking, canning and food preserving, and exploring in her free time. She currently resides in Southern Oregon with Husband Michael, Australian Shepard Sadie, and cat Molly. http://yourwholenutrition.com/e-books/empower those they meet.
Over the years, I have been selected as a speaker for the the NANP HealCon event - the experience, growth and connection to a community of like minded individuals- fed my passion and dedication to nutrition.
Now is your chance to apply for a speaker slot at the upcoming HealCon 2026 event in Bellevue Washington.
The National Association of Nutrition Professionals has been a foundational organization in my Holistic Nutrition Career.
I can’t imagine building, and maintaining nutrition practice without them!
Wellness is made up of many parts - balance requires commitment and dedication.
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Are you looking for something? Are you concerned the degree you are earning in nutrition wont be enough to build your dream career ?
Take a moment to watch this information on the National Association of Nutrition Professionals nationaly recognized certifications!
17/03/2025
May the blessing of health and wellness be bountiful for all who read our posts!
13/03/2025
This is the year for folks to focus on moving to the next level in personal and professional goals. Coaching skills increase personal and professional communication, team building, problem resolution, and setting realistic goals and boundaries.
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10/03/2025
Something to think about
For the last few weeks, I have researched and written on stress factors and ways to improve resiliency to update my book Empty Plate. My coauthor Kathleen Bell and I wrote Empty Plate: food, sustainability, mindfulness in 2020, during the height of COVID-19, an incredibly stressful time for the world.
There are many conversations about stress and its harmfulness, but little about its benefits in our daily lives. For resilience that supports us through the uncertainties of life, we need more eustress (good stress) than distress (bad stress). Researchers have learned more about what happens during sleep and its role in building sustainable resilience during the last decade. I find it interesting that Maslow's Hierarchy, formulated in 1943, still clearly illustrates the value—in fact, a must-have foundational element of—my passion: Nourishment through food, water and sleep.
“Food security is not just about food production, but rather political, economic, and social stability. It is about people and their most basic need: access to food.” – José Graziano da Silva
I reflect on Maslow's Hierarchy of needs and the perceived stressors of the second tier of importance—safety, maintenance of health, and equity. When these elements are sources of daily struggle, the ability to experience the nourishment elements of the foundational level is greatly compromised. When individuals experience more distress in their lives, their sleep quality, digestive microbiota, ability to absorb nutrients, and brain chemistry are all impacted, increasing all-cause mortality risks. Recent science has even shed light on a specialized "cleaning system" where cerebrospinal fluid is pumped through the brain to carry away toxic compounds that accumulate during wakefulness - while we sleep.
When a population subsists on marginal nourishment from ultra-refined foods, a cascade of health challenges, including heightened anxiety, memory loss and sleep deprivation, are greater. Food inequity is rampant in America, not because we do not have enough food, but because those in greatest need are the least likely to have access. When a body is well fed, it can rest in comfort.
“By helping us keep the world in perspective, sleep gives us a chance to refocus on the essence of who we are. And in that place of connection, it is easier for the fears and concerns of the world to drop away.”
– Arianna Huffington Author, Influencer and CEO
04/03/2025
Congratulations Deanna Minich PhD!!!
What a perfect way to spend an early spring snowstorm day - reviewing the Rainbow Diet: A Guidebook to the Science and Art of Colorful Foods for Health and Well-Being - for NANP continuing education credit and recommended reading lists. Dr Minich is a favorite presenter and author amongst this national organizations professional nutrition members.
This book is a delight to the eyes with beautiful color photography and it feeds the mind with evidence informed and research science!!
Oh did I mention comprehensive lists and mouthwatering recipes too!
A perfect client resource and addition to my cookery book collection .
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Here is to achieving improved wellness of mind-body & spirit in 2025!
23/12/2024
Our office will be closed December 23-January 6, 2025 as we celebrate with family and observe Holy Days.
03/12/2024
Meteorological winter has officially begun, and with it comes cold, clear winter nights when we can wonder at the stars. When we view the heavens, we can reflect on all those sharing the moment with us, near and far. It is also a time to complete—finish work, wrap up projects, tie a bow on plans for the new year, give thanks and offer kindness.
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Here at Holistic Nutrition for the Whole You - we send wishes for a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season. We appreciate each of you and value your commitment to wellness.
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Where Tradition Meets Science ~ Journey of a Lifetime.
Welcome to the Journey of a lifetime!
TAMMERA J. KARR, Ph.D., BCHN, CGP, CNW, is an author, public speaker, educator, food historian, researcher, and clinician. She has served as a nutrition advisor to wellness programs and presented at local, regional, and national conferences. She writes a weekly health column for a local newspaper, blogs, and reviews and contributes to national board exams. Passionate about nutrition as the key to stopping many modern illnesses, Tammera authored Our Journey With Food, in 2015, Seconded Edition and a companion Cookery Book in 2018. https://yourwholenutrition.com/shop/ebooks/our-journey-with-food-cookery-book/
Currently, Tammera is the lead instructor and developer of the innovative HN4Uonlin.ed program: Our Journey with Food, available through her website. Through HN4U OnLine.Ed., a web based learning opportunity, Tammera invites individuals to join her on an innovative journey with food and the comfort and health it provides. Interactive first-person presentations with actual conversations, thought-provoking videos, empowering tiny steps to achieving wellness. This unique learning opportunity, just like a meal, is made up of manageable courses and serving sizes, with a limited offering throughout the year. https://yourwholenutrition.com/online-education/
A Little History
Tammera established an Integrative Medicine partnership in 2006 where she worked in a clinical setting with DO’s, FNP-C, Acupuncturists, Herbalists, ND’s and others. In 2015, Tammera changed to a virtual office model, making it possible to meet with clients with greater flexibility, time and cost savings. Additionally , Tammera has held lead instructor roles with PCC Climb Centers Functional Nutrition Program, and taught community nutrition classes for Umpqua Community college.
Additionally, Tammera serves on committees for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) and Special Advisor for the Oregon Holistic Nurses Association (OHNA). Over the years she has gained National Board and Advanced Certifications to expand her knowledge and effectiveness in the area of Holistic Nutrition and Integrative Health Care options.
A Native of Oregon, Tammera is avid about spending time in nature. She enjoys cooking, canning and preserving, and exploring in her free time. She currently resides in Central and Southern Oregon with husband Michael, Australian Shepard Sadie, and cat Molly.
Additional Services through the Holistic Nutrition for the Whole You website - www.yourwholenutrition.com
*Personalized Nutrition Consultations
* Nutritional Supplement Therapies
* Enzyme Therapies
* Targeted Dietary Counseling
* Gluten Sensitivity/Digestive Wellness
