I’ve come to terms and accepted so many of my chronic health “things,” but every once in a while, something will come up that really knocks me down emotionally and physically. In this case, it literally did knock me down. In a pretty easy workout class, I hurt my lower back. I’ve hurt it many […]

I hurt my back – really hurt it this time. I did one squat that felt a little funny in a workout class and triggered low back pain so severe that I barely hobbled out of the studio back to my car, and by the end of the night, I couldn’t stand up from the […]

Happy New Year! Each January, as I reflect on the previous year and think about the upcoming year, I am always overwhelmed with gratitude for YOU.  Your hard work and dedication to your health never cease to amaze me. I feel so grateful to support each one of you, whether that’s been as a client, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the weather cools down and we head into cold and flu season, it seems like everyone is getting sick. Whether you’re surrounded by little kids, travel a lot, care for sick patients, or you just always catch what’s going around, now is the time to boost your immune system naturally so you can stay […]