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I am a commercial freelance writer and author. I write on alternative and integrative health (corporate, health journalism). I am currently finishing up my second book on my experience with chronic fatigue and chronic illness: "The Memory of Health."

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Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Why divorce rates have increased in recent times: 5 of 25

It's a brave new world in which we live. Relationships are more complex than ever. It seems hard enough to maintain balance in a healthy one, let alone a relationship that has gotten a little or a lot rocky. None of us wants to be in the position where we are blindsided by the announcement that our partner is leaving us. Yet...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 168 of 596

revival What is to be done when myths become obsolete, When the face in water reflects mockery. A cropping up of history into sequesteredness, Where alibi becomes the truth but lacking tear in eye. To seek the acclaimed reversal how rare it be. The almost slipping through of belief into desolate, black eternity. Annihilation...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Inspirational: 25 of 84

Gifts from the Sea... I spent a few weeks on the East Coast of Florida this summer, where I was spending time with my parents. My dad was recovering from esophageal cancer. He was stage four and really sick when I arrived, but started doing much better after we made some changes in his diet (cultured foods, superfoods, prote...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Personal fitness 2009: Trends, equipment, new directions: 8 of 19

Fitness is hot. Though Americans are more overweight than ever, and obesity is on the rise (72 million of us are now considered obese), new ways to stay fit are more diverse than ever as well. Here are the top five trends for 2009: 1.Mind-Body Fitness Pilates and yoga are here to stay. People are becoming more aware of the m...
Health & Fitness > Autism Book reviews: Healing and Preventing Autism, A Parent's Complete Guide, by Jenny McCarthy and Jerry Kartzinel M.D.: 1 of 1

The National Institutes of Health just released funding of $60 million dollars for continued research on autism. Although autism is now considered an epidemic by many, modern medicine claims it lacks hard scientific evidence as to how it initially onsets. In the 1970's, autism occurred in 1 out of every 10,000 children. Toda...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The wonders of Vitamin C on health: 4 of 7

Vitamins & Disease Prevention Remember scurvy? What seems to be an obscure condition that only affected sailors lost at sea actually has a close - and more serious connection - to heart disease, even cancer prevention or maintenance, and the state of your skin (including wrinkles) than you might know. Hypoascorbemia, or ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to shed your holiday pounds: 24 of 40

The holidays are over. It's back to working long hours and daydreaming about faraway island beaches. Although there may be a slight reminder of your holiday memories in the fact that you can't wear your favorite pants any more. No to worry, it happens to just about everyone. A good thing about this time of year is that many ...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Learn how to deal with stress in life: 5 of 5

Winter is upon us. It can be a beautiful time of year but stressful for many as well. Unfortunately stress can be extremely damaging to your body and soul, much more than any of us realize. It is imperative to find ways to stay calm and focused no matter how crazy your life gets, or how crazy your relatives might seem. Stres...