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Health Article Samples

American Legion Magazine

Print Articles

Since October 2008 I have been a contributing editor for the "Living Well" section of The American Legion Magazine. Article titles have included:

  • "Bones Don't Discriminate" p 20 - November 09
  • Health shorts, "The Power of Prunes" p 14, "Vitamin 'D'eficiency" p 18 - October 09
  • "Leg Pain Can be Sign of Clots" p 19 - August 09
  • "Lucky Thirteen" p 18 - July 2009
  • "No Label? No Problem" p 14 - June 2009
  • "Fight Cancer with Food" pp 12-13 - April 2009
  • Health shorts, "Whittle Your Middle" p 12 and "Nutrition Superstars for Tough Times" p 19 - February 2009
  • "'D'efense for the Flu" pp 12-13, "More 'D' From Mushrooms" p 13 and "What to Note on a Nutrition Label" p 14- January 2009

US Airways Magazine March 2009 issue also featured my blog post "The Myth of Good Health"


Online Articles

I have contributed online health articles and web content for a variety of clients and sites. The extensive list of articles below were originally produced for use in the Women's "circle of health" newsletter.

If you would like an original health article or a reproduction of any of these articles written please Contact Me.

Articles are sorted by topic, click the following links to be taken to that content area:
Osteoporosis Articles - Vitamin D Articles - Menopause Articles - Heart Health Articles - General Health & Nutrition Articles - Exercise & Weight Loss Articles - Beauty Articles - Recipes & Tips
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Osteoporosis Articles / Calcium Benefits


Sodium’s Secret Dangers: Health concerns of a high sodium diet

Calcium Can Do That?: Weight loss, cancer prevention and more…

Healthy Bones Are a Balancing Act: How to stay strong

Strong Support for Vegetarian Diet: How fruits and vegetables strengthen bones

Are Your Bones Safe? Help for preventing breaks

Calcium's Many Misconceptions

I Have Osteoporosis: Now What? Exploring osteoporosis treatment

Are You Losing It? Assessing bone loss risks

Kids Need Calcium: How to meet a child's calcium requirements

Calcium Challenges: Factors that fight calcium absorption

Get More from Your Calcium Supplement: Maximize Absorption

Surprising Bone Builders

The Missing Mineral: Are we overlooking magnesium?

Bone up on Fat (Omega 3 fatty acids & bone health)

When Bones Hurt: Dealing with osteoarthritis

The Breast Cancer / Bone Health Connection

Drink to Your Health: Drinks for bone health

Focusing on the Male Frame: Men get osteoporosis too

How are Your Bones Today? This test will let you know

Piling on the Pills: How medications impact bone health

It CAN happen to you: The truth about osteoporosis risk

Navigating the net: Osteoporosis Resources

More Than Just Eye Color...Genes influence your health risks


Vitamin D Articles


The Great D Debate: Vitamin D requirements and sources

Vitamin D Does it All: The many benefits of vitamin D

Vitamin D: The Shining Flu-fighter


Menopause Articles


Menopause Relief: A common sense approach

The Maddening State of Menopause: Hormone replacement therapy

No More Menopause Madness: Natural treatment options for menopause relief

Heart Health Articles


Have A Happy Heart: How to boost your spirits and your health

Listen to Your Heart: Heart disease in women

The Pressure is Off: Lowering blood pressure with chocolate

Healthy Heart Resources

ORAC Tells Us What is Heart Smart


General Health & Nutrition Articles


Better Digestion: Easy ways to beat the bloat

Start a Healthy Habit: Simple tips for a healthier 2010

Chocolate’s Health Benefits: How to enjoy chocolate without guilt

Come on Get Happy: Making the best of tough times

Period Problems: Natural relief for menstrual pain

Lactose Intolerance: Living with a common digestive problem

Lactose-Free Diet

The Power of Protein: Why we need protein and how to get enough

Protein Needs Chart

Muscle Matters: The importance of staying strong

Protecting Pets: Foods to avoid giving your pet

Money Saving Health Tips

What You Must Know About Diabetes Now

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chocolate.

What's So Great About Gluten-Free?

Take Charge of Your Health: 3 tips for better care

The Great Water Debate: How much do you really need?

The Secrets of Health and Happiness

Be Supplement Savvy

Eight Tips for a Great 2008

Spice Things Up: Easy diet additions with a big impact

Ways to Be Smoke-Free: How a healthy diet can help

The Benefits of an Apple a Day

What Should You Eat?


Exercise / Weight Loss Articles


5 Easy Exercises: Build muscle and strengthen bones

A Positive Diet: Focusing on what you can eat

Exercise Can Be a Ball: Rev up weight loss

Burn Baby Burn: How your favorite tunes can get you fit

Calcium Supplements Strengthen Weight Management

Beauty Articles


Natural Beauty: Inexpensive products straight from nature

Whiter Teeth in One Week? (Part 1)

Whiter Teeth in One Week? (Part 2)

There is Beauty in Strength (The surprising impact of calcium)

Healthy Skin is So Sweet


Recipes & Health Tips


Low Sodium Snacks: Simple snacks that taste great

Healthy Recipe Substitutions: Swaps that save calories

High Protein Snacks

Less Stressful Holidays: Relaxation tips that really work

Inexpensive Gift Ideas

Healthy Treats that Keep You Cool: Smoothie recipes

Make Your Own Cocoa Recipe

Super Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

Recipe for Yum Yum Chocolate Brownies

Recipe for Mocha Almonds

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What readers think...
  • Thanks so much for the article on osteoarthritis. It had much of the information I had been searching for.

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  • I enjoyed your recent articles in the American Legion magazine. Good work!

  • Great article!! - in response to Natural Beauty

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