Dean Traylor
Bio
* Masters in special education and degree in journalism.
*Seasoned writer for the last 30+ years (Newspapers, Magazines, Internet sites)
* Former writer at Hubpages, Helium, and Wikinut.
* Current writer at Medium (@Ds Traylor).
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Hoodia: Once a Miracle Now a Mirage
A Miracle from the Desert? The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa is not the most hospitable place to live in. The vast region is arid and hot throughout most of the year, and the vegetation is sparse. Still, it is here where a particular plant that captured the attention of several dietary companies throughout the world.
By Dean Traylor3 months ago in Longevity
Fast Track one Day Detox Diet: Better Slow Down on the Detox Claim
Promise of a Quick Diet Through Detox Ann Louise Gittleman’s fad diet, The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet, has a misleading title. The diet doesn’t take one day to complete, and it’s more about flushing “toxins” from the body. It may have short-term success as a weight loss program, but this diet depends too much on the concept of detoxification -- which has never been scientifically proven to be beneficial.
By Dean Traylor3 months ago in Longevity
What's the "Sass" in Sassy Water and Does it Work?
Magazine Creates an Elixir Prevention Magazine came up with a diet plan. While supposedly based on sound science, the creators believed that something was needed. Thus they came up with something they called Sassy Water. This concoction of water, ginger, cucumbers, spices and citrus was supposed to be an “elixir” to use for the first four days of the magazine’s Flat Belly Diet.
By Dean Traylor4 months ago in Longevity
Thanksgiving For Lost Memories
Part 1 For the first time in a long time, Thanksgiving was quiet. There were no arguments, accusations, bickering or fighting. The day started calmly, and it looked like things were going to stay that way. With the parents not there, the Thompson siblings knew this was their moment to bring order to a long-neglected place they once called home.
By Dean Traylor4 months ago in Fiction
A Diet to Battle Hypertension: The Concept of the DASH Diet
A Diet to Treat Hypertension High blood pressure can be a killer. A leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. While some are genetic, high blood pressure is a culprit. There is medication designed to help treat this condition, but it may not be enough. Lifestyle changes, which include a particular diet, are usually needed.
By Dean Traylor4 months ago in Longevity
