Blog author Braxton Ponder is a Licensed Acupuncturist whose work has taken him around the world, exposing him to a broad range of healthcare systems and practices. He draws upon this background, as well as his ongoing clinical experience, when he offers news analysis and commentary about healthcare and healthy living. His articles also examine insurance systems and policy decisions that affect...
Hi, I’m Amanda! Welcome to Eat, Spin, Live!
I am a 22 year old girl living in Texas with a passion for nutrition, healthy eating, staying active, and living life to the fullest! I just graduated from college with by Bachelors of Science in Psychology and am currently working towards my Masters in General Counseling! I love helping people in any way that I possibly can...
Dr. Sari Fine Shepphird, author of the new book 100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa, is a clinical psychologist and eating disorders specialist from Los Angeles, California. Working with a full spectrum of eating disorders issues, her experience on the subject spans nearly twenty years. In addition to maintaining an outpatient private practice, she provides consultation about...
Recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and off work while I go through treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation). I am 43, married for 17 years to Brad, and we have 2 boys - Zach is 14 and Carter is 11. I run outdoors year round and have done 3 half marathons (one in the snow). I want to do a full marathon at least once. I plan to spend time outdoors walking or running as I go through my treatments.
I am a Registered Dietitian who teaches cooking, specializing in vegatarian, vegetable and pressure cooking. I am the author of a cookbook The Veggie Queen: Vegetables Get the Royal Treatment and a DVD Pressure Cooking: A Fresh Look, Delicious Dishes in Minutes. I am also a freelance writer on food, health, nutrition and other interesting topics. I maintain 2 websites...
I am a general dentist practicing in south florida. I grew up in Toronto, Canada, recieved my B.Sc. of Science in Human Biology from the University of Toronto, and completed my Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
I am a member of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, Florida Dental Association, and the American Dental...
In 2005, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening neurological disorder, CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy). I had to spend a year undergoing intensive treatments and chemotherapy.
I fought back, started two companies, and am working each day at my own kind of wellness.
Recovering from a serious eating disorder is arguably one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. It is a constant battle, 24/7 with no relief, often not even in sleep. How do I know? I am going through it right now. I began struggling with an eating disorder at the age of 13 after being sexually abused day after day for an entire year. I have been to an intensive in-patient treatment...
I am a Homeopathic Consultant, holding a Doctorate of Homeopathic Medicine awarded by The British Institute of Homeopathy, UK. I believe that human beings are synergistic beings operating on all levels at the same time - physical, mental, emotional as well as spiritual; in order to enjoy good health, we must feel well on all these levels. I have a special interest in...
I am a 38 year old female living in Los Angeles who was diagnosed with 4 meningiomas last year. I had 3 partial craniotomies and a gamma knife treatment last year. I just want to tell my story and help anyone else going through this if I can.
