alive Contributors

Jonny Bowden, MA, CNS, is a nationally recognized expert on lower carbohydrate eating plans. and the author of Living the Low Carb Life (Sterling, 2004). jonnybowden.com. Editor's note: This article appeared in totalhealth magazine an

Gabor Maté, MD, is a Vancouver physician and the author of the best-selling When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress (Vintage Canada, 2004).

Patty Smith, FHCH, DVHH, BSEd, a doctor of medical Heilkünst, practises through the Hahnemann Clinic for Heilkünst in Ottawa, ON.

Ashley Mikulik is a professional writer and editor based in Coquitlam, BC.

Beverly Greene is a freelance writer and editor with a personal interest in eco-friendly living and natural medicine.

David T. Suzuki, chair of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster. He is well known to millions as the host of the CBC's popular science television series The Nature of Things.

Mark Messina has a PhD in nutrition science, was formerly employed by the National Cancer Institute, and is currently an adjunct associate professor of nutrition at Loma Linda University and president of his own consulting company, Nutrition Matters, In

Rhonda Dorren, BSc Pharm, is a licensed pharmacist, author, and lecturer on the topics of complementary and alternative therapies. rhondadorren.com.

Frances Weeks owns Nature-Mate Camping Accessories, instructs Classical Equitation, and practises Equine Sport Therapy (nature-mate.com.)

Joanne Dumont is a writer and educator in the natural health industry.

Debbra Mikaelsenâ??s articles, essays, and fiction have recently appeared in The Vancouver Review, Just-Style.com, International Living, The Consumer Economist, Carve Magazine, and Byline.

Challamar Rayne has been producing promotional videos for beneficial products for 15 years. Her research led her to the far infrared sauna. She can be contacted through Solarussauna.com or editorial@alive.com.

R.J. Johnson is a freelance writer residing in Connecticut, USA.

Shari-Lynn Sare is the Media Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Silvia Bommer, MD, specializes in plant medicine. As a member of the medical department of a leading Swiss phytopharmaceutical manufacturer since 1993, Dr. Bommer practises phytotherapy and homeopathy.

Vijay Cuddeford is a writer and researcher on environmental issues and food systems. He lives in North Vancouver.

Brian Bennett, RMT, has been a registered massage therapist for six years. He graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Pat Deacon, RSHom, HMC, practises homeopathy from her home office in Naramata, British Columbia

Nadine Ijaz, BArtsSc, RNCP, RST, is a registered nutritional consultant, clinical herbalist, and registered shiatsu therapist in Vancouver.

Morrie and Arleah Shechtman are practising psychotherapists and authors of Love in the Present Tense: How to Have a High Intimacy, Low Maintenance Marriage (Bull Publishing, 2004). morrieandarleah.com.

Jo Twiss, DCH, is President of West Coast Homeopathic Society and practises classical homeopathy at the Peace Arch Homeopathic Centre, White Rock, BC.

Gerry Freundl is the director of marketing at Hair Gro Technology.

Ray Sahelian, MD, is the author of several health books including Mind Boosters (St. Martin's Griffin, 2000) and The Stevia Cookbook (Avery Publishing, 1999). raysahelian.com.