Melissa Peterson
Contributing Writer
Melissa Peterson - Melissa Peterson
Melissa Peterson is a naturopath specializing in nutrition education. Melissa has been writing and editing technical and patient-friendly nutritional information for over ten years. During this time she taught 2nd year nutrition to budding naturopaths and nutritionists at a leading naturopathic college. She also co-wrote the workbooks required for this course. Melissa qualified as a naturopath in 1998, upgrading this qualification in 2002 and completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Practice. She was in private practice for four years before moving into the writing and editing profession.
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Latest Articles
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Quick Tips for Changing to a Low Glycemic Diet
Changing to a low glycemic diet and gaining the health benefits, is possible by simply following some quick tips and nutrition advice.
May 1, 2010
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Glycemic Diets—the Affect of Carbohydrates in Foods
Glycemic diets show how carbohydrates in foods affect blood sugar levels. Learn how following these diets provides numerous health benefits.
May 1, 2010
- Melissa Peterson
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Vitamin D – How Much is Needed For Vitamin D Deficiency & Health?
Vitamin D: how much does one need? Many limitations of major sources means vitamin D supplements may be the answer to the worldwide deficiency crisis.
May 1, 2010
- Melissa Peterson
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Most Infants Should Receive a Vitamin D Supplement From Birth
Vitamin D is crucial for calcium balance, bone health and cell function. Children are at greatest risk of deficiency, receiving few rich foods or sunshine.
Apr 30, 2010
- Melissa Peterson
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Vitamin D Deficiency Needs Supplements For Health
The lack of vitamin D sources means vitamin D supplements may be necessary. Learn about the different supplement types and how a simple blood test can help.
Apr 30, 2010
- Melissa Peterson
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Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Worldwide Health
Vitamin D deficiency affects all ages and genders, causing many health conditions. A lack of quality vitamin D sources has caused this global deficiency.
Apr 30, 2010
- Melissa Peterson
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Vitamin D Deficiency may be the Cause of Many Health Conditions
The metabolism of vitamin D shows it is important for many bodily systems. Find out the how many health conditions are affected by low vitamin D levels.
Apr 30, 2010
- Melissa Peterson
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Heavy Metal Toxicity
Chronic illness may be caused by heavy metal toxicity from the environment and food supply. Promoting heavy metal testing may reduce this toxic burden on human health.
Mar 16, 2009
- Melissa Peterson
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Mercury Toxicity
Mercury toxicity from fish and dental amalgams (fillings) can have accumulative and damaging effects on human health. This heavy metal toxicity can cause chronic illness.
Mar 16, 2009
- Melissa Peterson
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Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Cancer
Eating anti-inflammatory foods and making lifestyle changes may prevent cancer and reduce inflammatory disease.
Mar 16, 2009
- Melissa Peterson
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