Jeannette Bessinger, CHHC, is an
award-winning educator, author of
multiple books, and a real food chef.
She’s helped thousands of people make
lasting changes to deeply entrenched
habits that no longer serve them.
jeannettebessinger.com
Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, is a board-
certifi ed nutritionist and the bestselling
author of 15 books, including The 150
Healthiest Foods on Earth and Living
Low Carb. jonnybowden.com
Cheryl Cromer is an artisan aroma-
therapist with more than 20 years’
experience. Based in Winter Park, Fla.,
she specializes in writing about
aromatherapy and the spa lifestyle.
Dr. Renee Joy Dufault is a health
coach and educator who worked for the
National Institutes of Health, the EPA,
and the FDA. In 2010, she founded the
Food Ingredient and Health Research
Institute. She is the author of UNSAFE AT
ANY MEAL (Square One Publishers, 2017).
reneedufault.com
Emily A. Kane, ND, LAc, has a private
practice in Juneau, Alaska, where she
lives with her husband and daughter. She
is the author of two books on natural
health, including Managing Menopause
Naturally. dremilykane.com
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, DN-C, RH,
specializes in Ayurveda and herbalism,
and has more than 45 years' experience
in holistic medicine. Khalsa, the author
of The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs, teaches
a variety of courses online about
herbalism. internationalintegrative.com
* Frank Kilpatrick is a Los Angeles-based
songwriter and composer who, after an
inspiring trip down the Nile River, created
the Gratitude Musical/Visual series.
“My goal is to help draw attention to
everything we have to be grateful for,”
he says. frankikmusic.com* Chris Mann is a California-based
wellness writer and interviewer with
20 years' experience in natural health
publishing. He is also an entertainment
author, journalist and podcaster.
ChrisMann.tvChrisMann.tv* Melissa Diane Smith, Dipl. Nutr.,
is a holistic nutritionist who has 25 years
of clinical experience and specializes in
using food as medicine. She is the author
of Going Against GMOs and other books.
melissadianesmith.com* Sherrie Strausfogel has been writing
about natural beauty for more than 20
years. Based in Honolulu, she also writes
about spas, wellness, and travel. She is
the author of Hawaii’s Spa Experience.* Lisa Turner is a chef, food writer,
product developer, and nutrition coach
in Boulder, Colo. She has more than
20 years of experience in researching
and writing about nourishing foods.
lisaturnercooks.com* Vera Tweed has been writing about
supplements, holistic nutrition, and
fi tness for more than 20 years. She is
the editorial director at Natural Health
Connections and the author of Hormone
Harmony and other books. veratweed.com* Neil Zevnik is a private chef specializing
in healthy cuisine, with clients who have
included Elizabeth Taylor, Pierce Brosnan,
Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron, and the
CEO of Disney. neilzevnik.comOur Writers
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