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Eva Chui
Eva Chui

Eva Chui works in retail marketing and is a freelance writer based in Toronto, ON.

Darlene Morrow, BSc
Darlene Morrow, BSc

Darlene Morrow is co-program manager of the Hepatitis C and HIV Education project, a joint program by BC PWA and the Vancouver Native Health Society. Contact HEPHIVE at (604) 254-9950 if you would like counselling on HCV.

Gero Leson
Gero Leson

Gero Leson of Leson Environmental Consulting in Berkeley, Calif., has worked for more than 15 years as an environmental scientist and industry consultant in Germany and the United States.

Darrell L. Tanelian, MD, PhD
Darrell L. Tanelian, MD, PhD

Dr. Tanelian has held academic and professorial positions in neuroscience, neurology and biomedical engineering at Stanford University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has written and published more than 100 peer-reviewed medica

Deane Parkes
Deane Parkes

Deane has been active in the health food industry for almost 30 years as a health food store owner, sales representative, sales and marketing manager and marketing consultant. He has extensive experience in retail sales and marketing in both manufacturing

Aleksandra Niedzwiecki, PhD
Aleksandra Niedzwiecki, PhD

Aleksandra Niedswicki is a writer and is currently conducting clinical research on cardiovascular disease and nutritional supplements.

Dennis H. Harris, MD
Dennis H. Harris, MD

Dennis H. Harris, MD graduated from Ohio State Medical School in 1963. He is a recognized leader in the field of snoring and other sleep disturbances.

Leslie Smith-Mathe
Leslie Smith-Mathe
Anne Wilke
Anne Wilke

Anne Wilke is scientific advisor to the Canadian Health Food Association.

Giselle Roeder
Giselle Roeder

Giselle Roeder is the author of Healing with Water, number 11 in the alive Natural Health Guide series, available in health food stores or through alive books (800-661-0303).

Bryn Lake
Bryn Lake

Bryn Lake is a health-conscious snowboarding enthusiast who works at the sports store "Level" in Vancouver, BC.

Robert Wageman, DDS
Robert Wageman, DDS

Robert Wageman, DDS, is a member of the Canadian Dental Society, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He practises dentistry in Kelowna, BC. drwageman.com.

Jorg Ostrowski, MArch
Jorg Ostrowski, MArch

Jorg Ostrowski is a builder of sustainable homes in Calgary, AB.

Roberto Kaplan, OD
Roberto Kaplan, OD

Roberto Kaplan is the author of The Power Behind Your Eyes and Healthy Eyes, a Home Study Course soon available through the alive Academy of Nutrition. He resides in Roberts Creek, BC.

Dana Hudson
Dana Hudson

Dana Hudson is the Director of The Rocky Mountain School of Music in Golden, BC.

Barbara Hourston
Barbara Hourston

Barbara Hourston is a founding member of the Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition and the Nanaimo Area Land Trust.

Sharon Crawford
Sharon Crawford

Sharon Crawford is a Toronto writer who specializes in writing about healthcare and seniors. She also writes mystery fiction and book reviews.

Michelle Biton, MSc, and Sabitri Ghosh
Michelle Biton, MSc, and Sabitri Ghosh

Michelle Biton, MSc (Holisitic Nutrition) is a health and nutritional coach who specializes in helping people create positive relationships with food. She can be reached at 604-617-3677 or by e-mail, michelleb

Jeanne Manning
Jeanne Manning

Jeane Manning is author of The Coming Energy Revolution.

Kyle Looby
Kyle Looby
Linda Burnside
Linda Burnside

Linda Burnside and Susy Alvarez are roasters with Alternative Grounds, a roastery and distributor of fair trade coffees in Toronto. alternativegrounds.com.

Mary Bennet, MH
Mary Bennet, MH
Andrew Michrowski
Andrew Michrowski
Armand Ayaltin, RHA, RHP
Armand Ayaltin, RHA, RHP

Armand Ayaltin is a registered herbal practitioner living in North Vancouver, BC.

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