Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Here are my yearly Thanksgiving reminders: 1. Eat breakfast!  Skipping breakfast to “make up for” a big meal will set you up for failure. When we skip meals our blood sugar crashes and we are starving! This leads to feeling out of control when eating. Tamara’s Tip: Aim […]

If you’ve ever struggled with keeping on track with your health goals during the holidays, keep reading! The holidays should be a time to enjoy food and company without guilt. But that doesn’t mean we have to completely “fall off the wagon”. Thinking in black and white terms of being “healthy” or “unhealthy” isn’t helpful […]

If you’ve been struggling with gut issues — bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or food sensitivities — and you’ve tried everything without real answers, you’re not alone. For many people, symptoms continue even after changing their diet, taking probiotics, or running standard labs. That’s because most tests only tell part of the story. The StoolOMX™ test from Diagnostic Solutions goes […]

Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) are the unsung heroes of the gut! These tiny little molecules are hardly discussed but have a major impact on our gut health, especially in the colon. It’s time to start talking about SCFA. What are SCFA? SCFAs are a postbiotic. When we eat fiber, we digest and absorb some of the […]

Hello from Sunny California! I’m attending a Wedding in San Francisco, but I had to come out earlier to see my family in LA first! I feel lucky that I have awesome family here and can stay and work from here. Here I am with my family hiking in LA. My niece was, of course, […]

It can feel frusturating to have bloating, distention and IBS symptoms with no answers as to why you are having them. Thankfully, there are two tests that can help to identify if you have SIBO and that can help you on your gut healing journey. What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a […]

If you’ve been eating all the “right” foods and trying all the gut healing supplements, but still find yourself bloated, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me frustrated, having tried elimination diets, supplements, or even medications—yet nothing seems to fully resolve their symptoms. That’s because bloating is a symptom, not a root […]

Most people with IBS are frustrated with a lack of information on why they have symptoms and what to do to fix them. The joke is that IBS is a “B.S.” diagnosis. It describes a collection of symptoms but not why someone has them. In my practice, I utilize comprehensive stool testing to identify the […]

Let’s talk about creatine. It’s been used in the gym and with bodybuilders for years, but now it seems like everyone is talking about it – from peri-/menopausal women to your average wellness enthusiasts, it seems like everyone is talking about and taking creatine! Creatine isn’t just for athletes anymore; it’s gaining recognition as a […]

Whether you are a mom on the go, commute to work, have long shifts, or have limited time for breaks (teachers, nurses, doctors, estheticians – I see you!), you need snacks that will keep your blood sugar balanced for good energy throughout the day. Eating to keep your blood sugar balanced is important for: The […]