alive Contributors

Lisa M. Wolfe has been focused on fitness for the past 18 years. Her book On a Roll (Wish Publishing, 2007) contains additional roller exercises. lisamwolfe.com

Readers' Recipes Contest'Anytime Category winner

Julian Whitaker, MD, practises medicine at the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California.

Nancy Bowman is a freelance writer who loves exploring and writing about her adventures in BC's magnificent landscape.

Larry Pellizzari is a Vancouver-based writer and editor whose only bedbugs to date are his two young daughters.

Adina Stanescu, CAc, DCHM, is the director of the TCM Skin Clinic in Toronto. She has been practising and teaching Chinese medicine since 1997.

Vancouver-based writers Janice Bennett and Nathan Livingston share a passion for health research.

Christine Rowlands is a writer and editor based in New Westminster, BC.

David Greenshields, MA, RSW, works with people with chronic illnesses throughout North America and beyond. He lived with CFS for many years. For further information please visit davidgreenshields.com.

If you run into Jason Zalkowsky, a Vancouver-area writer, don't hug him, because he coughs into his sleeve.

Janet Neilson, MSc, HD, a homeopath at the Kulhay Clinic in Toronto, sits on the scientific advisory panel for CanPrev, a Canadian natural health product company.

Holli Smith owes her environmental consciousness to her daughter.

Colleen Fuller, a drug and health policy researcher and writer, is on the steering committee of Women & Health Protection, part of the Women's Health Contribution Program, funded by Health Canada.

Kassandra McChofsky is a writer who plans to celebrate by resisting candy canes for a month.

Ronald G. Reichert, ND, is the director of naturopathic medical services at the Canadian Center for Functional Medicine in Coquitlam, BC.

Candace Corey is a makeup artist with more than 20 years' experience. Currently she does makeup and hair for various celebrities and clients, including People, Prevention, Self, and Ebony magazines. candacecorey.com

Jack Challem is a leading health writer with more than 35 years experience reporting the latest research on nutrition, vitamins, and minerals. His books include The Food-Mood Solution (Wiley, 2008), The Inflammation Syndrome (Wiley, 2010), and Syndrome X (Wiley, 2000).

Michael Goldberg is a homeopathic and holistic practitioner in Vancouver, BC.

Heather Anne Lambert is a freelance writer of articles and copy for media and PR. A student of personal development for 20+ years, Heather is currently writing a self-help book.

Jamie Neely, DC, is a chiropractor, professional speaker, and author who lives in London, Ontario. He helps others to live a healthy, inspired life at every age.

Ninel Guthrie is a freelance writer.

Lucie Marlo, PhD, is a nutritional researcher, writer, and speaker. She is a passionate educator in the areas of healthy aging, preventive health, and holistic animal care.

As beauty expert, author, and busy mother of two children, Colleen Kirk finds time in her daily schedule to treat her skin right.