Health Article Samples

Print Articles

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

• "Natural Relief for the Pain" pp 12-14 - August 11
• "What's Missing from Your Diet" p 14 - November 10
• "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

I have also written nutrition articles for Women's Running:

• "Mastering the Art of Healthy Dining Out" pp 8, 56-69 - November/December 2010 (PDF), also available online at active.com


• "Eat Well All Winter Long" - available online at active.com, and in print January/February 2011



Other:

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

Online Articles

I have written online health articles and web content for a variety of clients and sites. The extensive list of articles below were originally produced for the Women's Circle of Health Newsletter.

If you would like an original health article written on any of these topics please Contact Me. I am also happy to send samples to you directly based on your needs.

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

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

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